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ADVANCED AEROSPACE PLASTICS: CRITICAL SELECTION GUIDE FOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

June 12, 2025

Aerospace plastics can reduce aircraft weight by 50% compared to metal parts, significantly improving fuel efficiency and operational costs. With exceptional thermal properties, materials like PEEK withstand temperatures up to 500°F (260°C), while CELAZOLE (PBI) maintains stability at an impressive 750°F (399°C). This remarkable performance explains why the global aerospace plastics market reached $7.61 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $13.89 billion by 2030. High-performance aerospace plastics... Read More

LATEST AEROSPACE POLYMER RESEARCH REVEALS SURPRISING MATERIAL PROPERTIES

June 11, 2025

Modern engineering has transformed through advances in aerospace polymers. Research shows 79,789 documents on additive manufacturing published as of February 2025. The United States guides this research race with 19,563 documents. China follows with 13,739 and Germany with 7,856. The field's rapid growth shows clearly in the numbers - 14,299 documents came out in 2024 alone. Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) stand out as next-generation composite materials for aerospace applications. These innovative... Read More

HOW HIGH-PERFORMANCE THERMOPLASTICS ARE REDEFINING AVIONICS MATERIALS IN 2025

May 22, 2025

High-performance thermoplastics are transforming avionics across the aerospace industry. These advanced materials can be up to 70% lighter than steel while maintaining exceptional structural integrity under extreme conditions. PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), a standout among these thermoplastics, has a remarkable melting point of approximately 343°C, allowing it to withstand the intense thermal stresses experienced during flight. Modern aircraft design clearly demonstrates this shift toward advanced thermoplastics in avionics systems. The Airbus A350... Read More

WHY HIGH-PERFORMANCE POLYMERS ARE MAKING METAL OBSOLETE IN EVTOL AIRCRAFT DESIGN

April 29, 2025

The electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market is witnessing unprecedented growth, projected to surge from $8.5 billion in 2021 to $30.8 billion by 2030. With over 250 eVTOL projects currently under development worldwide, manufacturers face a critical challenge: finding materials that deliver optimal performance while reducing weight and operational costs. High-performance polymers are emerging as game-changing alternatives to traditional metals in eVTOL aircraft design. Specifically, these advanced materials... Read More

Advanced Polymer Manufacturing: Solving Subsea Component Challenges

  In the demanding world of subsea operations, components must withstand extreme pressures, corrosive chemicals, and harsh environmental conditions. Precision machining and additive manufacturing have emerged as crucial technologies for producing high-performance polymer components that meet these challenging requirements. High-performance polymers, particularly PEEK and Carbon PEEK, are revolutionizing subsea applications through their exceptional chemical resistance and mechanical properties. The ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED demonstrates this advancement with its ability to process... Read More