Developing the Future of Material Solutions
Next-generation problems require new materials. The CPS research and development team is hard at work developing these solutions to get your project off the ground.
Material Solutions
The CPS Team has been developing novel materials for over 30 years. Some recent examples of composites developed at CPS for unique applications include:
Radiation Shielding
CPS has developed advanced composite radiation shielding to support microreactor transportation and operation. By combining high-density gamma shielding constituents and low-density neutron absorbers in an aluminum matrix with our QuickSet™ Injection Molding system, CPS creates customizable radiation shielding composites for both gamma and neutron shielding in a single envelope.
Fiber Reinforced Aluminum
Randomly oriented, discontinuous, ceramic fibers enhance aluminum alloy yield and ultimate strengths (60% increase), service temperatures (400 °F extended operation), and wear resistance.
Fiber Reinforced Sheets and Cylinders
Extremely strong and stiff, fiber-reinforced MMCs enable lightweighting of structural components in diverse defense, automotive, energy, and aerospace applications. These materials are ideally suited for any system requiring weight reduction vs. traditional structural alloys and applications where high acceleration loads are applied.
Material Processing
CPS Technologies has a wide range of in house processing capabilities and technology partners capable of supporting your specific needs. Some examples of processes that we have extensive experience with include:
Quickset™ Injection Molding
QIM is a low-pressure powder injection molding process that produces parts with fine surface features at very high solids (>55 vol% – typically at 60+%).
Binderjet
Binderjet Additive Manufacturing is leveraged to create ceramic (SiC) and metallic (W) preforms for subsequent infiltration to form composites or sintering to full density.
CNC Machining
With the addition of our new 5-axis CNC machine, CPS now offers machining fully in-house, providing the ability to create any shape needed.
Material Testing
CPS Technologies offers a wide range of material testing to ensure our solutions fit your needs:
Metallography
Full suite of metallographic sample preparation equipment, light optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy to characterize new materials and perform failure analysis.
Ultrasonic Imaging
By utilizing ultrasonic imaging, CPS can detect potential flaws to ensure our products maintain the highest reliability and performance.
X-Ray Testing
CPS utilizes energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and x-ray fluorescence to analyze our materials’ chemical compositions, ensuring our novel composites will perform as advertised.
Topic |
Phase |
Department |
| Optimize Additive Manufacturing of Tungsten Alloys | Phase I | U.S. Army |
| Injection Molded Electromagnetic Protection | Phase I | U.S. Army |
| Modular Radiation Shielding for Use of Microreactors | Phase II | U.S. DOE |
| Extended Range Strike Capability by Improved Thermal Energy Storage | Phase II | U.S. Navy |
| Lightweight, Reconfigurable UH-60 Floor | Phase I | U.S. Army |
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