Research with Real World Impact
In February 2023, the National Science Foundation launched the Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program, designed to encourage faster translation of university research into practical applications. That...
Pushing the Boundaries of 3D Printing
The Al Davis Memorial Torch in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is the world’s largest 3D-printed structure. The freestanding torch is made from 226 blocks of carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate...
Researchers at USC Are Turning Waste Composite Materials into Usable Fibers and Much More
It all started with a question that Dr. Travis Williams asked himself. "I wasn't sure if it was possible to fully recycle composite materials," said Dr. Williams, professor of chemistry at the University of...
Beyond Basic Research
Nearly two-thirds of academic research and development dollars support basic research, according to a recent Science and Engineering Indicators report from the National Science Foundation. While basic research...
Omni Tanker and UNSW are Leading a Digital Transformation in Composites Manufacturing
Omni Tanker is in the enviable position of global demand exceeding its production capabilities. As the company expanded into aerospace and hydrogen transport applications, leadership realized that action was...
Graphene-enabled Smart Composites are Detecting Structural Defects in Aerospace
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology and teams from Sparc Technologies and Composite Materials Engineering are creating smart composites that can save lives and save money by detecting structural...
