Abstract: An electronically-controlled method is provided for manufacturing a ceramic matrix composite structure with a desired shape. The electronically-controlled method comprises processing at a first location a plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies to form a stack of the plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies. The electronically-controlled method also comprises transporting the stack of plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies from the first location to a second location which is remote from the first location. The electronically-controlled method further comprises processing at the second location the stack of plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies to provide the ceramic matrix composite structure with the desired shape.

Abstract: An electronically-controlled method is provided for manufacturing a ceramic matrix composite structure with a desired shape. The electronically-controlled method comprises picking a first ceramic matrix composite ply that is sandwiched between a first bottom backing film and a first top backing film, and peeling away the first bottom backing film from the first ceramic matrix composite ply. The electronically-controlled method also comprises placing the first ceramic matrix composite ply on a tool surface with the first top backing film facing away from the tool surface, and positioning a vacuum membrane against the first ceramic matrix composite ply that is on the tool surface to provide a vacuum-tight seal against the first ceramic matrix composite ply.

Abstract: Ignition cables which contain a layer of a melt-extruded conductive polymer. The conductive polymer is preferably the sole current-carrying component of the cable. The polymeric component in the conductive polymer is a fluoropolymer, preferably a vinylidene fluoride copolymer having a crystallinity index of 10 to 23% and/or a DSC heat of melting of 4.7 to 9.5 J/g. Preferably, the sole conductive filler in the conductive polymer is a carbon black.