Engineers at the NASA Glenn Research Center are developing a new material to make better aircraft engine and related system components. The material is silicon carbide fiber reinforced silicon carbide (SiC / SiC) ceramic matrix composite (CMC). This lightweight, reusable fiber material is an ideal material for high-performance machinery. It can work for a long time under harsh conditions, can withstand high temperatures of up to 1482 degrees Celsius, and its strength is sufficient to maintain a maintenance period of months or even years.
After extensive process improvement and testing, NASA has opened the license to use silicon carbide fibers through its technology transfer program. Seattle-based Jetoptera drone company hopes to use this material to develop new drone systems for commercial use. .