As opposed to conventional metal alloys, metal matrix composites (MMCs) possess inimitable physical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties that make them most suitable in today’s ...

Researchers from Tomsk Polytechnic University, together with their colleagues from China, have proposed a new method to ...

The thermomechanical characteristics of metals and alloys can also be improved by controlling the nano-/microstructure of the materials. Melting points and sintering temperatures can be reduced up to ...

The performance of the final product depends heavily on the degree of cure - making it critical to ensure that the reaction goes to completion for the highest quality and reliability. Achieving this ...

This article was updated May 11, 2023. It was originally published June 1, 2017. Engineers often design structures and components out of metals such as steel and aluminum because of their strength and ...

Thermo-compression processing optimizes Cu/SiC composites, improving strength and toughness by improving particle ...

A precision five-axis edge grip robot from Brooks Automation Inc., Chelmsford, Mass., transfers 300-mm semiconductor wafers from one processing cell to the next. They are outfitted with lightweight ...

University of Toronto researchers have designed a new composite material that is both very light and extremely strong—even at temperatures up to 500 Celsius. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have emerged as a critical class of materials for demanding high-temperature applications due to their unique combination of properties, including: However, ...