ZURICH—Researchers from the Complex Materials Group at ETH Zurich university have developed a lightweight composite material that changes color as soon as it is deformed. The result of this color change, in effect, is the material inspects itself.
Strong and lightweight, carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) offers numerous benefits to automotive and aerospace manufacturers. Many engineers are intrigued by potential applications for the material, yet remain frustrated by joining challenges.
EXETER, UK—Researchers from the University of Exeter have developed a new method for making three-dimensional aluminum composite parts for automotive and aerospace applications.
WATERLOO, WI—One year after piloting the bike industry’s first carbon fiber recycling program, Trek Bicycle has recovered more than 31,750 kilograms of material from its manufacturing facility here.
Cirrus Design Corp. (Duluth, MN) has revolutionized the general aviation industry by using composite materials to build a popular line of single-engine aircraft.
