Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a first composite layer and a second composite layer in which the second composite layer is associated with the first composite layer. The first composite layer and the second composite layer form a structure. The second composite layer has a conductivity configured to dissipate an electric charge on a surface of the structure and limit a flow of an electrical current in the second composite layer in which the electrical current is caused by an electromagnetic event.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to conductive, translucent water-borne conductive coatings comprising a water-borne lubricant coating base material, an amount of PEDOT:PSS solution, and an amount of metal-containing nanowire, methods for making the same, and articles coated with such coatings.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a first composite layer and a second composite layer in which the second composite layer is associated with the first composite layer. The first composite layer and the second composite layer form a structure. The second composite layer has a conductivity configured to dissipate an electric charge on a surface of the structure and limit a flow of an electrical current in the second composite layer in which the electrical current is caused by an electromagnetic event.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a first composite layer and a second composite layer in which the second composite layer is associated with the first composite layer. The first composite layer and the second composite layer form a structure. The second composite layer has a conductivity configured to dissipate an electric charge on a surface of the structure and limit a flow of an electrical current in the second composite layer in which the electrical current is caused by an electromagnetic event.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to conductive, translucent water-borne conductive coatings comprising a water-borne lubricant coating base material, an amount of PEDOT:PSS solution, and an amount of metal-containing nanowire, methods for making the same, and articles coated with such coatings.

Abstract: Composite structures and methods for mitigating edge glow resulting from lightning strikes on composite structures, such as aerospace structures, containing carbon fiber reinforced plastic components. One or more thin layers of conductive coating material is applied over a cut edge or drop off of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic components to reduce inter-ply voltage potential between composite layers of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic component. The conductive coating material is made of a conductive doping material dispersed in a carrier medium.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a first composite layer and a second composite layer in which the second composite layer is associated with the first composite layer. The first composite layer and the second composite layer form a structure. The second composite layer has a conductivity configured to dissipate an electric charge on a surface of the structure and limit a flow of an electrical current in the second composite layer in which the electrical current is caused by an electromagnetic event.

Abstract: More cost-effective fiber optic interface modules, such as fiber optic transmitter modules and fiber optic receiver modules, are provided that meet the high performance requirements demanded by avionics and other specialized applications over a wide range of temperatures and other environmental conditions. The fiber optic interface module includes a printed wiring board having a pair of outwardly extending arms that define a notch therebetween. The fiber optic interface module also includes an integrated circuit mounted upon a medial portion of the printed wiring board and an optical subassembly. The optical subassembly includes a receptacle and an optoelectronic device, such as a light source or a detector. The receptacle generally defines an internal cavity for receiving the optoelectronic device and a pair of slots proximate the internal cavity.