Nanocomposites research and the massive benefits it promises have attracted considerable press coverage over the past decade. Actual commercial development of nano-based products for composites, however, has been slow. But a new partnership between Applied NanoStructured Solutions LLC, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, and Owens Corning is about to accelerate growth. ANS has worked for more than three years to develop a rapid, scalable manufacturing process that can produce reinforcements infused with carbon nanostructures (CNS) for composites fabrication. With Owens Corning now on board as a joint development partner, ANS seeks to commercialize the process for high-volume applications.The technology, known as CER (carbon-enhanced reinforcements), is now under consideration for a number of applications. Electronics applications, such as electromagnetic interference shielding or lightning strike protection, are the initial targets, but others are in the sights.Learn more from CompositesWorld.
Commercial Development of Nano-based Products Moves Ahead
