3D printed power generation

The US Department of Energy’s has awarded Michigan State University US$2.3 million to develop a metal heat exchanger using additive manufacturing (AM).

New MPIF director

The MPIF reports that William (Bill) Edwards, PMT, has joined the federation as director of technical and member services.

Motorsport Industry Association at composites show

The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) says that it will be supporting Composites in Motorsport.

Composite helicopter components

GKN Aerospace says that it has produced four thermoplastic composite components for its Bell V-280 Valor craft.

Critical issues in Lithium-ion battery development - Materials Research Bulletin papers

How Does the Automotive Industry Benefit From 3D Metal Printing?

Tale of the mantis shrimp tail could lead to new protective materials

Engineers have uncovered how the structure of the mantis shrimp's tail appendage allows it to deliver and receive powerful blows without damage.

Sustainable leather using tissue engineering

Biologically inspired fabrics represent a novel class of materials with uniquely engineereable properties.

Water repellent textile

Toray Industries has developed a new nylon textile that it says has high water repellency.

Advances in carbon fiber 3D printing

Impossible Objects has formed a partnership with BASF to widen the range of applications for its composite based additive manufacturing process (CBAM).