A triangular flexible hinge moves the aerofoil trailing edge while resisting vertical shear, reducing buckling, vibration, and control force.
A root limiting section with 90-degree fibers enables controlled blade shedding during overspeed, limiting rotor speed and reducing disk weight.
A tailored TiAl alloy composition improves molten flow in investment casting while preserving impact, high-temperature, and oxidation resistance.
A nested mould and wedge-clamped bell reduce resin leakage and enable metal shield co-moulding for composite turbomachine blades.
Alternating full-height and reduced-height compressor airfoils limit hub flow separation while cutting rotor weight and preserving manufacturability.
Flattening ceramic tows into ribbonized shapes evens pore distribution in CMC fabrics, improving matrix infiltration and interlaminar strength.
A dual-zone rare-earth silicate coating limits surface creep while preserving inner stress relief to prevent cracking in ceramic matrix composite parts.
3D woven vane preforms integrate lugs and platforms to align fiber loads, reduce stress concentration, and prevent cracks at attachment points.