Researchers from Google, Mountain View, Calif., and Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, have developed a novel failure analysis hardware and sample preparation solution that enables system-level failure analysis on mobile 3D integrated circuits.
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Gatan Inc., Pleasanton, Calif., a business of AMETEK Inc., has launched the next-generation PECS III and Ilion III ion milling systems to provide high-quality, consistent sample preparation for advanced materials characterization and industrial laboratory workflows.
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ZEISS, Germany, unveiled the Crossbeam 750 FIB-SEM for demanding sample preparation, providing a live “see while you mill” view to enable immediate feedback and uniform first-pass TEM lamellae without interruptions.
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Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems, DuBois, Pennsylvania, and SOLO Swiss SA, Porrentruy, Switzerland, announced an exclusive licensing agreement granting Gasbarre the rights to promote, sell, and manufacture the SOLO ProfiTherm heat treating system in North America. The agreement was announced on January 21, 2026.
The ProfiTherm system features a modular arrangement of bell furnaces and quench tanks with direct, rapid transfer from furnace to quench. The design is positioned as a practical alternative to traditional integral quench batch furnaces, offering a more compact footprint that simplifies installation and reduces plant disruption.
ProfiTherm supports a range of heat treating processes including austempering, marquenching, carburizing, carbonitriding, and neutral hardening. Target applications include captive heat treat departments and commercial shops serving general industry, aerospace, defense, and bearing markets.
The partnership expands Gasbarre’s equipment portfolio and gives North American heat treaters access to SOLO Swiss bell furnace technology that has been widely adopted in Europe.
Constellium, Paris, France announced the successful completion of the FlexCAR project in partnership with ARENA2036, Germany’s innovation campus for future mobility and production. The five-year, publicly funded initiative brought together leading organizations—including Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Bosch, and the German Aerospace Center—to explore reconfigurable, modular vehicle architectures.
As part of the project, Constellium developed a modular sill structure using high-strength aluminum extrusions based on its HSA6™ alloy series. Engineered to accommodate various powertrains—including battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell systems—the design improves crash safety, lowers carbon footprint, and enables greater flexibility for evolving vehicle platforms. The aluminum extrusions also incorporate a significant percentage of recycled content, aligning with sustainability goals.
The company emphasized that modular design paired with advanced aluminum materials can extend vehicle lifespans, improve adaptability, and reduce environmental impact. The project is a continuation of Constellium’s long-standing collaboration with ARENA2036, following their work on the Digital Fingerprint project, completed in 2024.
In the earlier initiative, Constellium developed a digital twin of an aluminum component embedded with sensors to monitor performance from production through real-world use. Installed in a Mercedes-Benz test vehicle, the smart aluminum housing enabled crash data collection and lifecycle tracking, supporting predictive maintenance and connected manufacturing strategies.
Constellium supplies rolled and extruded aluminum solutions globally, helping automotive manufacturers reduce vehicle weight and improve efficiency. The company noted that ongoing collaborations such as FlexCAR reinforce its commitment to innovation, modularity, and sustainable mobility.
Read further here: https://www.constellium.com/news/constellium-modular-innovation-smart-aluminum-automotive-structures-arena2036
Quaker Houghton, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Arisbeth Rodwick has joined the company as senior product application manager (PAM) for heat treatment and forging, effective July 14, 2025. In this role, she will support business development, commercial, and application teams in advancing the company’s heat treatment and forging portfolio across the Americas region.
Dr. Rodwick holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical metallurgical engineering and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on materials from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico. She earned her Ph.D. in ferrous metallurgy and materials science from RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
Her professional background includes roles at ArcelorMittal Global R&D in East Chicago, Indiana, where she served as senior engineer, and at Liebherr Monterrey in Mexico, where she was head of quality. She also held metallurgical and process engineering positions at Frisa Forjados in Santa Catarina, Mexico.
Quaker Houghton stated that Dr. Rodwick’s expertise will play a key role in supporting the company’s strategic growth in specialized metallurgical applications.
Read further here: http://quakerhoughton.com/
JEOL USA, Peabody, Mass., released its new broad ion beam milling instruments, Cross Section Polisher and Cooling Cross Section Polisher, for preparing high quality, artifact-free cross sections for imaging and microanalysis by SEM, EPMA, or Auger.
Continue reading3D-Micromac AG, Germany, the industry leader in laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, glass, and display markets, introduced the microPREP PRO FEMTO laser micromachining system for high-speed Atom Probe Tomography and cross-section sample preparation.
Continue readingEXpressLO LLC, Lehigh Acres, Fla., released the Aspirato lift out module for the EXpressLO ex situ lift out station.
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