ASU News Nov 02, 2026
An aircraft component can be built on a computer screen within hours but turning that digital design into a high-performance composite structure takes months.The challenge often begins with the tooling. Strong lightweight composite structures made from materials such as polymers and reinforced fibers typically require molds or temporary supports. Designing and producing that tooling adds time before fabrication can begin.Mostafa Yourdkhani is working to remove that barrier.