In order to reduce the record-high CO2 levels in Earth’s atmosphere, the aviation industry has been tasked with decreasing emissions caused by jet fuel. Jet fuel-generated aircraft emissions are roughly composed of 70% carbon dioxide, 29% water vapor, and the […]
Replacing Metal: Cost Savings with Injection Molding
Amid supply chain shortages and increased environmental consciousness, metal replacements are becoming increasingly popular—the composite materials market alone is projected to reach USD 126.3 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 7.5%. Making the switch away from […]
Far from Far-Fetched: CubeSats Make Space Exploration More Accessible
Imagine a distant future with commercialized space travel, advanced entertainment technology…and a complete waste catastrophe. Although this might be an oversimplified summary of the movie Wall-E, what may have once seemed like far-fetched science fiction is […]
Long-Lasting Products: Properties to Ensure Performance, Rain or Shine
When it comes to materials used in the world’s harshest conditions, corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) resistance are some of the key properties necessary to preserving long-term functionality. In pouring rains and ocean water, corrosion resistance ensures that […]
Defending Ingenuity: Driving Innovation with Composites in Defense
The rate of change in Defense technology will never be slower than it is today. Evidence shows that the earliest forms of humans used spears for hunting and defense as early as 400,000 BC. Thousands of years later, as humans and technology evolved, so did the […]
Adopting Sustainability Practices Today Creates a Healthier Tomorrow
Carbon Emissions and Carriers – May 2021
Carbon emissions are the topic of conversation in governmental, environmental, and societal circles, but with greater awareness and concern with regards to climate change, airliners especially are in the hot […]
