The Composites & Non-Metallics team creates new materials and processes to solve business-critical challenges and to develop groundbreaking initiatives that can deliver lighter-weight, lower-cost, and higher-performance components for our customers' future needs.

Focus areas

  • Polymer matrix composite materials and processes, both thermoset and thermoplastic, in support of our Advanced Structures initiatives to advance part performance (may include expansion into automated fiber placement; hybrid molding processes; non-destructive inspections, and overall automation improvements)
  • Carbon/Carbon composite materials and processes, with a focus on aerospace braking applications to improve performance in harsh environments
  • Chemical vapor infiltration and resin infiltration capabilities
  • Sustainable uses for recyclable composites to help reduce operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions