Imagine trying to design machines that will last forever, regardless of use or destination. Instead of those machines requiring a steady stream of spare parts (essentially impossible for space probes ...

This year, the Société Française des Ingénieurs des Plastiques (SFIP) organised the 4th edition of its conference dedicated to the building industry on the Champs-sur-Marne campus (France), just a ...

Researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, have developed new high-performance bio-based resins that can replace conventional oil-based materials in composite products—without compromising ...

AI revolutionizes polymer composite production with integrated systems that cut waste and boost efficiency for aerospace firms.

The modern aerospace sector's rapid expansion has led to improvements in aircraft materials. Lowering expenses, lightweighting, and extending the operational life of the components in aircraft ...

Research and Teaching Interests: Processing, microstructure, and properties of materials in general, with a special emphasis on fibers, composite materials, and foams. B.S., Banaras Hindu University M ...

JEC Composites Magazine: We are familiar with Valeo’s 4 main business lines. What is the place and role of composites in these? Morgane Duhec: Valeo is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and ...

Self-healing materials can autonomously repair damage and make bridges, roads, and aircraft more durable and sustainable.

Wind turbine blades are being buried at their end of life (EOL), a practice soon to be prohibited by landfill bans taking effect across Europe in 2025. With a forecast of 43 million tons to be ...

Composite materials are engineered by fusing different materials, typically consisting of a matrix (a polymer, metal, or ceramic) and a reinforcement (such as fibers, particles, or flakes) that ...

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Durban University of Technology, 1988 M.S., Mechanical Engineering, FAMU-FSU COE, 1999 Ph.D., Materials Engineering, UAB, 2005 Dr ...