The following is a discussion of considerations for substrate preparation, part configuration, and coating location.
Continue readingSpray Tips: Substrate preparation, part configuration, and coating location
Spray Tips: Disadvantage of thermal spraying – line of sight process
A disadvantage of thermal spraying is that it is a line-of-sight process.
Continue readingOerlikon Metco Coatings Ltd. strengthens aerospace offerings with Nadcap accreditation
Oerlikon Metco Coatings Ltd., U.K., has successfully completed the Nadcap accreditation process, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued expansion into the U.K. aerospace sector.
Continue readingJohn Cockerill India inaugurates advanced thermal spraying rolls coating facility at Taloja
John Cockerill India has inaugurated its Rolls Coating Facility at Taloja, expanding its value services offering and supporting the steel industry with advanced lifecycle solutions.
Continue readingTitomic achieves DNV qualification for oil & gas
Titomic Limited, Australia, has received a Statement of Qualification from Det Norske Veritas to use its low- and medium-pressure systems for applying protective, corrosion-resistant aluminum coatings in the field for the oil and gas sector.
Continue readingSolid-state batteries get a boost with new protective coating
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Ill., have developed a method to coat sulfide-based solid electrolytes, finding a thin, glass-like layer could be the key to longer-lasting, cost-effective solid-state batteries.
Continue readingThe Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, England, has developed a groundbreaking additive manufacturing technique, laser-assisted cold spray.
The Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, England, has developed a groundbreaking additive manufacturing technique, laser-assisted cold spray.
Continue readingNissan introduces world’s first valve seat using cold spray technology in new e-POWER dedicated engine
Nissan, Japan, has adopted valve seats manufactured using cold spray technology, marking a world-first application in automotive engines.
Continue readingSpray Tips: Vaporization and precipitation during solution thermal spraying
Droplets entering the plasma undergo rapid vaporization, solute supersaturation, and precipitation, leading to different shell formation and breakup routes during thermal spray processing.
Continue readingOerlikon invests in Switzerland: Launches Campus Reichhold innovation and production hub
Oerlikon, Switzerland, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new global innovation and production center for thermal spray systems and coating cervices at Campus Reichhold in Aargau, Switzerland.
Continue readingTaconic announces 6525-08 RD – A breakthrough in plasma spray masking technology
Taconic, Petersburgh, N.Y., a leader in high-performance coated fabrics, tapes and belts, launched its latest plasma spray masking innovation: 6525-08 RD, a next-generation plasma spray masking tape engineered to meet the most demanding performance requirements in the industry.
Continue readingCharging electric vehicles 5x faster in subfreezing temps
University of Michigan engineers developed a modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries—using a stabilizing electrode coating and microscale channels—that could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away.
Continue reading3M joins consortium to accelerate semiconductor technology in the US
3M, St. Paul, Minn., is expanding its commitment to the semiconductor industry by joining the US-JOINT Consortium, a strategic partnership of 12 leading suppliers focused on advancing next-generation semiconductor technologies through research and development at a new Silicon Valley facility.
Continue readingConstellium joins EPA’s Energy Star program as an industrial partner
Constellium, Paris, announced that they are participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program as an Industrial Partner.
The Energy Star program is a voluntary initiative that helps businesses protect the environment by promoting energy-efficient products, homes, buildings and manufacturing plants, as well as save on energy costs. As an Industrial Partner, Constellium will work closely with the EPA to identify and implement energy-saving strategies and technologies across its manufacturing operations in the United States.
Constellium has already taken significant steps to reduce its energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The company has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 vs 2021, and reports its results annually in its sustainability report.
Researchers develop steam condenser coating that could boost global power efficiency
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a coating for steam condensers used in fossil fuel steam-cycle generation that is made with fluorinated diamond-like carbon, or F-DLC.
Continue readingNitrex strengthens global presence in extrusion
Nitrex, Quebec, successfully commissioned two nitriding systems for Alumil S.A., Greece’s largest extrusion company and the leading producer of architectural systems, with an international sales network in over 60 countries worldwide.
With this collaboration, Nitrex further strengthens its global presence in extrusion profile manufacturing, demonstrating the industry’s confidence in Nitrex’s expertise to optimize die performance, increase the throughput of extruded profiles, and reduce overall tooling costs.
Catering to various sectors, including construction, automotive, energy, and more, and serving as a key exporter to Europe, the Middle East, and the USA, Alumil has recently started up two pit-type nitriding systems installed at separate locations. The first system, an NX-1215 model with a 3-ton load capacity, is operational at Alumil’s facility in Greece. The second system, an NX-620 furnace model with a 1.2-ton load capacity, is located at the company’s operation in Serbia.
The turnkey solution provided by Nitrex includes the exclusive Nitreg® technology, ensuring consistent and superior nitriding results. In anticipation of Alumil’s plans to expand manufacturing capacities in Greece, the system installed at this location has been specially sized up to accommodate future growth.
Scientists develop efficient spray technique for bioactive materials
Rutgers scientists have devised a highly accurate method for creating coatings of biologically active materials for a variety of medical products. Such a technique could pave the way for a new era of transdermal medication, including shot-free vaccinations, the researchers said.
Continue readingTargeted pump and turbine retrofits boost output and reliability at Philippines naphtha cracker
Sulzer, Switzerland, with expertise in rotating equipment retrofits and abrasive services, has helped a Philippines petrochemical plant solve a persistent reliability issue and prepare for a 64% increase in capacity by replacing critical pump components with new parts made from high-chromium C6 steel with an abrasion resistant coating applied using a high HVOF process.
Continue readingFurukawa Electric received the highest rating for CDP’s Supplier Engagement Rating for fourth consecutive year
Furukawa Electric, Tokyo, has received the top rating for its climate change initiatives across the entire supply chain and related information disclosure from CDP, an international environmental NGO.
This is the fourth year in a row that Furukawa Electric has been recognized with this high rating, having been selected by CDP for its Leader of “A” rated companies. The Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) is an index that rates companies’ engagement with their supply chains concerning climate change issues and promotes coordination among companies in the value chain. Furukawa Electric has been acknowledged for its outstanding climate change initiatives, which are in line with the company’s goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from its business activities (carbon neutral).
To achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and realize Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030, the company has been working on strengthening its ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) management. Furukawa Electric Group Environmental Vision 2050 was established in March 2021, declaring the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality. The company has also identified “Creating environmentally-friendly businesses” as a key management issue to be addressed to achieve Vision 2030 and is taking steps to enhance its responses to these materiality issues. Furukawa Electric’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its consistent recognition by CDP highlight the company’s ongoing efforts to lead the way in climate change initiatives and make a positive impact on the world.