June 2023 Composites Blog
June 15, 2023
Next Gen Ceramic Matrix Composites Push Hypersonic Boundaries
Leading Australian aerospace company Hypersonix will incorporate High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites (HTCMCs) into their reusable hypersonic vehicles. The next gen material allows for more frequent rigorous use and can support speeds up to Mach 12. High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites are known to be resistant to repeated cycles of extreme heat and cooling and thus they are the perfect choice for Hypersonix who look to boost their hypersonic technology capabilities. When traveling at high Mach speeds the extreme heat can affect the structural integrity of critical components which significantly limits the vehicle's speed . Hypersonix award winning SPARTAN scramjet hydrogen engine powers all of hypersonix's vehicles. With a SPARTAN engine made out of metal alloy inconel 718, their Dart AE is able to reach speeds of up to Mach 7 , a very impressive feat . But with the incorporation of next generation high temperature ceramic matrix composites Hypersonix's reusable hypersonic vehicles will be able to achieve speeds of up to Mach 12. Learn more here.
June 30, 2023
New Metal Composites Will Save Airlines Millions in Fuel Costs and Emissions
New Metal Composites Will Save Airlines Millions in Fuel Costs and Emissions
Global leader in metal composites, UK-based TISICS, unveiled their revolutionary light weight landing equipment for commercial aircraft. The metal- composite-based gear is expected to provide airlines with significant fuel savings and reduced emissions. In fact, it is estimated that the novel "Light Land" composite parts will save airliners over $825k in fuel costs per aircraft per year. The composite landing components will also decrease aircraft fuel emissions by 9 million tons annually. This is all possible thanks to TISICS revolutionary titanium and aluminum composites which offer an impressive 30-70% weight reduction in high performance systems. Not only are these composites light weight but they also feature various other important properties such as temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and exceptional strength and stiffness. Additionally, it is also estimated that the introduction of Light Land gear will lead to the creation of over 240 jobs in the UK by 2028. Light Land components are the product of a £2.5 million UK government backed project, in collaboration with TISICS and Safran Landing Systems. Learn more here.
