UK National Composites Centre announces Reaction Engines as a member of the centre. Reaction Engines is currently developing a supersonic propulsion system for aircraft and space vehicles, the Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine.
The focus of this partnership is to accelerate Research Engines' research in ceramic matrix composites. The company believes that this material will play an important role in the development of the aerospace parts commercial market.
Richard Oldfield, Chief Executive Officer of the National Composites Centre in the United Kingdom, said: "The cooperation between the National Composites Centre and Reaction Engines reflects our ambitions in the high-tech field, giving us access to cutting-edge composite production technologies and experts, and accelerating The application of composite materials. We look forward to working with a team that agrees with our ideas to transform innovative research into viable commercial products. "
The Chief Technology Officer of Reaction Engines said: "The company's joining the National Innovation Centre can accelerate the research of ceramic matrix composites. This allows us to leverage the expertise of the National Composites Centre to assist in the development of the supply chain in the UK, the supply of prototype components to Meet the needs of collaborative aspirated rocket engine development projects. "