Scientists develop flaw detection system for aviation composites

摘要

The use of composite and multi-component materials is widespread in the aviation and automotive industries, because they have characteristics that compete with metals while weighing much less. However, due to their multi-component composition, it can be difficult to test the quality of such materials, which may contain very small hidden defects - including delamination, cracks and impact damage - that could have disastrous effects in aerospace applications.