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Satellite Components: Subsystems, Parts and How They Are Machined
Last updated: October 7, 2026 Every satellite has two halves: the bus, or platform, which keeps the spacecraft powered, within its temperature limits and pointed, and the payload, which performs the mission. Satellite components are the subsystems and hardware that
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What Are Aircraft Seats Made Of? A Component-by-Component Guide
Last updated: October 7, 2026 A passenger seat is one of the heaviest cabin items per passenger, and an airliner carries hundreds of them. Every material in it is chosen against four constraints at once: weight, the 16g crash loads
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Aerospace Plastics Compared: PEEK, Ultem, PPSU, Delrin, PTFE and More
Last updated: October 7, 2026 Plastics save weight, insulate, slide without lubrication and resist fluids that corrode metal, so aircraft and spacecraft use them for insulators, bushings, seals, spacers and cabin parts. Two filters remove most candidates before any other
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Anodizing Types for Aerospace Parts Compared: Pros, Cons and Alternatives
Last updated: October 7, 2026 On a machined aerospace part, the anodize callout is not a cosmetic detail. The type and thickness decide how much each surface grows, how much fatigue strength the part gives up, whether a contact face
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The Engineers’ Guide to Materials for Space: Machining Invar, Titanium, and PEEK
While many metals and non-metallic materials are available, only a select few are suitable for spacecraft machining. Space environments require high-grade materials with excellent strength, low weight, resistance to temperature, and dimensional stability, among other properties. Invar, titanium, and PEEK are among our top-selected materials for space applications. There are reasons we chose these materials, […]
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Advanced Ceramics for Aerospace Applications: A Simple Guide
As the aircraft industry continues to evolve, there is a growing need for materials that can remain reliable and effective in demanding operating conditions. Advanced ceramics are not only lightweight but also possess higher strength than most metals. That said, this simple guide will walk you through all you need to know about advanced ceramics […]
