According to market estimates, the unidirectional tape market is expected to grow from USD 354.9 million in 2025 to USD 1,132 ...

Discover how natural fiber composites like flax are driving sustainability in automotive production, cutting CO2, and boosting efficiency.

As explained in my 2023 feature on ceramic matrix composites (CMC), the market for these high-temperature materials is growing. While technical ceramics are resistant to high temperatures (up to ...

Composite matrix materials are engineered by combining two or more distinct substances to create a material with improved properties. Engineers select matrix and reinforcement components with specific ...

Discover the world of composite materials, including their types, properties, and applications across various industries.

Characteristics of Chopped and Continuous Fiber Composite Materials By chopped, or short, fibers we mean smaller pieces of fibrous material, the length of which can vary from centimeters to ...

Hexcel Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced composite reinforcement materials, today announced the launch of its new HexForce® 1K woven reinforcement fabric. This lightweight fabric ...

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 ...

This article examines the principles, benefits, and applications of fiber reinforcement for thermoplastics, highlighting how ...

Poor individualization and interfacial adhesion prevent single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT)–polymer composites from reaching outstanding mechanical properties. With much larger diameters, but common ...