The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. The composite material testing market is experiencing a surge in demand driven by the increasing preference for ...

Among the first decisions to be made when initiating a composites testing program is the selection of test methods to follow. Unless performing highly customized testing, it’s usually not difficult to ...

insights from industryStephan Botzki & Ian McEnteggartSenior Applications Engineer - Composites Market ManagerInstron In this interview, industry experts Stephan Botzki and Ian McEnteggart, senior ...

Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...

Universal testing machines outfitted with bend fixtures are used in calculating flexural strength, flexural modulus, yield point, and more. This article will explore the requisite equipment for ...

Wherever there are bindings, these can also "break" - be it through external influences or material fatigue. Regular tests are therefore indispensable. The iX-600 portable inspection system from UNX ...

This is a particular problem for smaller aircraft manufacturers who have neither the budget to develop the required databases, nor access to those generated by larger organizations, often in support ...

For the first time, UC San Diego engineers have performed tests on landing gear components for the aerospace industry. Led by Hyonny Kim, an associate professor in structural engineering at UCSD's ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Researcher David Moore holds a rectangle of hard carbon composite material, smooth with a faint woven pattern on its surface. The sample shows normal wear and tear until he turns ...

The partnership joins FibreCoat’s expertise in fibre coatings with Lofith’s thermoplastic tape and composite manufacturing. Together, the companies will integrate FibreCoat’s coated fibres into Lofith ...