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Crack propagation in composites and how to avoid it: A DLR case study

January 7, 2021

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have become especially popular in space applications due to their ability to withstand extremely high temperatures. At the German Aerospace Center (DLR), researchers are investigating the use of CMC components for high-temperatures and demanding-environment applications.

By Christina Kothlow
4 MIN READ
Credit: ESA/CNES/Arianespace

Towards another record year of space launches

September 20, 2020

Read about space launches and how to perform safe and efficient space qualification testing to optimize spacecraft testing. Read the white paper.

By Mostapha Choukri
3 MIN READ

High Velocity Impact on Composites – Past, Present, and Future

April 22, 2020

In 1969, Grumman Aerospace was the first company to successfully introduce advanced composites into a commercial airplane. The boron-epoxy laminated horizontal stabilizer used in the F-14A was 15% lighter and 18% less costly than its metal counterpart.

By Christina Kothlow
4 MIN READ
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Aerospace: High Channel-count dynamic measurements

February 28, 2020

Dynamic measurements with hundreds ofacquisition channels (high channel-count) can be performed efficiently with Siemens Simcenter Testing Solutions.

By Keily SuarezRioja
3 MIN READ