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Materials Engineering In Aerospace History

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Materials Engineering in Aerospace History

Since the first plane was constructed by the Wright Brothers with the tools, wood, and canvas available at an early 20th-century bicycle shop (plus a built-from-scratch 12-horsepower engine), aerospace advancements have always been constrained by...

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Aerospace Industry Overview

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Aerospace Industry Overview

The aerospace industry just turned 120! We launched our guide to performance polymers in the aerospace industry to celebrate. In this blog, we...

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An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

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Defense Industry Trends: Jumpstarting the Arsenal of Democracy

The defense industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, with many military advances eventually making their way into the civilian...

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B-25 bombers on the assembly line at North American Aviation, October 1942.

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U.S. Defense Industry History: 240+ Years of Engineering Innovation

Since playing a part in the birth of interchangeable parts, the U.S. defense industry has always been at the forefront of global manufacturing and...

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon in a hangar

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Defense Industry Overview

The U.S. defense industry has been supporting the brave men and women of our armed forces for over 240 years! For a look at the historical...

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Aerospace Trends: An Innovative Industry Continues to Evolve

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Aerospace Trends: An Innovative Industry Continues to Evolve

In just 120 years, the aerospace industry has gone from a single bicycle shop to a massive global industry that helps humanity reach for the stars....

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A steering yoke in the plasma treatment chamber

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Cleaning Process Review: Plasma vs. Aqueous

Cleaning can be a critical first step in many manufacturing processes, particularly for the medical, aerospace, and electronics industries. Proper...

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Understanding PTFE Fillers

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Understanding PTFE Fillers

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is one of the most popular and widely utilized fluoropolymers in the world, known for its remarkable properties like...

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Surveying the Boom in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

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Surveying the Boom in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

“An unprecedented number of new semiconductor wafer fabrication plants are now under construction or planned in the United States. These reflect...

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Plasma Deposition and Etching in Semiconductor Manufacturing

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Plasma Deposition and Etching in Semiconductor Manufacturing

The etching and plasma deposition process is one of the most complex aspects of semiconductor manufacturing. The efficiency and yield of these...

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How are semiconductor chips manufactured?

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How are semiconductor chips manufactured?

From cars to computers to medical devices, today’s world is built on semiconductors. The TriStar team has gotten to know this industry up close in...

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Composite Bearings: A High-Performance Alternative to Bronze

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Composite Bearings: A High-Performance Alternative to Bronze

In recent years, fiber-reinforced composites have emerged as a viable alternative to traditional bronze plain bearings, and for good reason. As...

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The 8 Essential Rules For Successfully Bonding Plastics

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The 8 Essential Rules for Successfully Bonding Plastics

Plastics are an integral part of our daily lives and are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical, and...

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