The tendencies of advancement of nickel-based superalloys for casting blades of aircraft engines are considered. The durability of polycrystalline heat-resistant Nickel alloys of the VZhL12U type with variable content of alloying elements W, Mo, Cr, Co, Ti, Nb, Hf, and C at temperature 975 °C and stress 200 MPa was studied using the method of mathematical planning of the experiment. Based on the results of the research, concentration regression models of durability were constructed and the effect of Hf on the temperatures γ'-solvus, melting γ+γ' eutectic, solidus and liquidus of VZhL12U-type alloys was established.

The overview of MIM technology application (injection molding technologies for parts based on metal-powder compositions) as a method of manufacturing precision parts from metal-powder compositions is represented in this article. The features of the manufacturing of parts by additive technologies are also considered. The main stages of the technological process are given. Applied industries and using material statistic data are reflected. The focus was made on analyze of opportunity of application MIM technology in the manufacturing parts from titanium alloys.

The Al₂Ti intermetallic compound is the most promising base for high-temperature alloys designed for advanced power plants. This work provides an overview of the structures of binary alloys concerning to the Ti–Al system, as well as the phase transformation mechanisms and the peculiarities of plastic deformation of alloys. The alloys which phase composition is represented by a mixture of r-Al₂Ti+γ-TiAl with a lamellar structure show anomalous mechanical properties depending on texture formation and grain size. These alloys possess increased strength and decreased plasticity at elevated temperatures.

The paper provides an overview of studies carried out in the field of obtaining functional materials the FDM printing method. Data on the influence of the type of polymer matrix, filler composition, and FDM printing technological modes on the functional and physical-mechanical properties of composites are presented. It is shown that the technology of layer-by-layer hot-melt printing makes it possible to obtain polymeric materials with electrical conductivity from 10^-2 to 1.4·10⁵ S/m, to increase the thermal conductivity to 0.9 W/(m∙K), and to manufacture magnetoplastics. It is noted that to obtain a high level of functional properties, it is required to use polymer matrices with a degree of filling of 5–75 wt %, which inevitably leads to a significant change in the physical and mechanical properties and heat resistance of the material. Possible directions for further research in this area are indicated.

Properties of epoxy glues of cold curing VK-9 and VKV-9, the components received with use which are let out by modern producers, depending on the filler used in their structure are considered. Tests of glued joints on VK-9 glue in wider interval of temperatures are carried out. Properties of VK-36 glue and its updating’s on the basis of components let out now are shown. Properties of glue binding brands VSK-14-1, VSK-14-2, VSK-14-4, VSK-14-4m and VSK-14-4k received, under production conditions by VIAM Federal State Unitary Enterprise are given. It is shown that on the properties they completely meet the requirements of existing normative documentation.

A review of scientific and technical literature in the field of hybrid metal composite materials (MMС) based on aluminum alloys is presented. The most widespread at present matrix aluminum alloys and reinforcing components for the manufacture of hybrid MMCs are considered. The main methods of manufacturing MMCs are shown, as well as the effect of matrix aluminum alloys and reinforcing components on the mechanical, thermophysical and tribological properties of hybrid MMCs. A comparison of the characteristics of hybrid MCMs with matrix alloys and MCMs of similar systems is given.

Various technologies for the production of prepregs based on a thermoplastic matrix and composite materials based on them are considered. Their advantages over the technologies of manufacturing polymer composite materials based on a thermosetting matrix are presented. It is shown that the use of melt technology allows the production of fiberglass with the highest level of strength characteristics. An algorithm for estimating residual stresses in a thermoplastic composite to optimize the technological process of producing complex products is described.

With the growing use of composite materials, the automated production of parts using prepreg is gaining increasing interest. There are two main types of prepreg laying automation: Automated Tape Laying (ATL) and Automated Fiber placement (AFP). Both of these technologies are not always cost effective for all types of parts, and manual labor tends to be used to make complex parts with low production volumes. As an alternative to these two dominant automation solutions, there are 4 options for automated laying with manipulators.

Paper presents the most common materials for nanostructured inorganic electrochromic coatings, describes the methods of their formation. The prospects for the use of electrochromic materials in various industries – construction, auto and aircraft construction are considered. The analysis of modern methods for the formation of nanostructured electrochromic materials used in various fields of science and technology is presented. The prospects for the use of tungsten oxide, as well as the possibility of its modification in order to improve its functional electrochromic properties, are shown.

A review of the scientific and technical literature is presented, which provides examples of improving glass-based coatings by introducing non-oxide modifying additives. The main groups of chemical compounds that are used to improve the properties of glass-ceramic coatings are considered. Such substances include compounds based on boron, silicon and rare earth metals. It is concluded that these additives have a positive effect on the following properties of coatings: heat resistance, heat resistance, mechanical strength, coating formation temperature, temperature coefficient of linear expansion and adhesion strength to the protected material.

The Zr–Y-based alloy targets are used for spraying of heat-resisting ceramic coatings on the gas-turbine hot section components surface by the plasma-chemical deposition techniques. The comparative study of the microstructure and phase composition for target specimens, which manufactured by vacuum-induction melting or vacuum-arc melting, are performed. The patterns of change in a microstructure and a phase composition in the experimental Zr–Y-based alloy, depending of manufacturing technology are shown. The aspects which have led to transformation of microstructure and phase composition of VTsM-1 Zr–Y-based  alloy at the change of the manufacturing technology of targets are detected.

The article presents the results of studies of the properties of carbon fiber of the VKU-51 brand and fiberglass of the VPS-58 brand, made on the basis of the epoxy vinyl ester binder of the VSV-43 brand, after exposure in full-scale conditions of moderate and subtropical climate for 5 years with intermediate removals after 1 and 3 years. Physical and mechanical characteristics (strength and modulus of elasticity under tension, compression and bending) and glass transition temperature are determined. Studies have shown a high preservation of properties at 20 °C: 90–100% in VKU-51 and 73–100% in VPS-58, depending on the type of test.