Certain metal matrix composite systems allow designers to produce materials with tailored properties, such as a desired co-efficient of thermal expansion for electronics packaging. Other key factors ...

Aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) represent a pivotal advancement in materials engineering, wherein a lightweight aluminium alloy is combined with reinforcing phases to enhance mechanical properties ...

In military vehicles, weight reduction in structural components translates to greater operational flexibility — the ability to carry more payload, drive more easily over unimproved roads and/or ...

Asia Pacific Metal Matrix Composites Market is expanding rapidly due to a spurring demand for lightweight materials from thriving aerospace and automotive industries, an increasing focus on fuel ...

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 ...

For years, there has been a growing demand for materials that are lightweight with high mechanical strength. Metal matrix composites (MMCs) were developed in order to fulfill this demand and provide ...

The most significant advantage of low pressure processing is the ability to make large mouldings. Low viscosity compositions do not need such a robust mould as high pressure/high viscosity PIM systems ...

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 ...

Metal matrix composites and ceramic matrix composites play an ongoing role in aerospace and defense, such as military vehicle armor, spacecraft and space vehicles. Other sectors and products ...

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

Researchers have demonstrated a new metal matrix composite that is so light that it can float on water. A boat made of such composites will not sink despite damage to its structure. This first ...