As VIP aircraft demand luxury materials and airlines seek sustainable alternatives, testing protocols must evolve to validate performance beyond standard fire safety requirements
Browsing: Materials Testing
Hypersonic vehicle developers are pushing materials testing to extreme limits to achieve speeds of beyond Mach 5
UK-based Skyrora will 3D print and test novel high-temperature metal alloy for rocket engine components
The 3D-printed titanium alloy is up to 29.5% cheaper than standard 3D-printed titanium alloys Ti-6Al-4V
NextSpace Testrig will test orbital 3D printed materials to prevent structural failures from space debris
Polymer melts on impact and reforms with minimal damage and could be used to protect spacecraft
TAU Systems technology uses ultra-fast lasers and AI to open accelerator beamtime to industry
How precious metals and additive manufacturing are helping to shape the next generation of in-space propulsion systems
ASCEND R&D program led by GKN Aerospace developed automated manufacturing technologies for composites in aircraft
Additively manufactured parts are finding their place in aircraft structures thanks to rigorous testing and qualification processes