CVD Equipment Corporation, Central Islip, entered into a definitive agreement under which the Company’s Stainless Design Concepts (“SDC”) business division will become part of Atlas Copco Group, Sweden.
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ATL Turbine Services, Scotland, has expanded its technological capabilities by investing in the Surface Two thermal spray system from Oerlikon, Switzerland.
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Chromalloy, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., a global leader in the aerospace engine aftermarket, has received Federal Aviation Administration parts manufacturer approval for its CFM56-5B/7B high pressure turbine blade.
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Allium Engineering, Billerica, Mass., founded by two MIT PhDs, is tripling the lifetime of bridges and other structures with a new technology that uses a stainless steel cladding to make rebar resilient to corrosion.
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New research from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Calif., aims to tackle the problem of corrosion, which costs trillions of dollars globally. Their solution is to predict failure and design better materials up front.
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Germany, is pioneering a new approach in fuel cell production by using extreme high-speed laser material deposition to create wear-resistant functional metal layers on low-cost structural steel, replacing traditional milling methods and significantly reducing costs, construction time, and tool wear.
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A team of academic and enterprise researchers at Penn State has developed a synthesis process to produce a “rust-resistant” coating with additional properties ideal for creating faster, more durable electronics.
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Researchers at Clemson University, Clemson, S.C., will soon help prepare turbine equipment for lower-emission electricity generation thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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TWI Ltd., UK, is using its new, state-of-the-art thermal spray coating process, high velocity air fuel spraying, for the application of dense alloy and cermet coatings in projects for industrial members working in a wide range of sectors.
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Integrated Global Services, Richmond, VA., expects sales to skyrocket with the strategic integration of Tube Tech Industrial and the development of a patented robotic solution that is revolutionizing plant maintenance, inspection, and asset integrity.
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A transformative merger has been announced in the industrial inspection services sector with the formation of Allco Solutions, LLC, Broussard, LA., a dynamic new company resulting from the integration of GIR Solutions, GIR Mechanical Integrity, and CCI Inspection Services, bringing together comprehensive mechanical integrity, coating, and corrosion inspections under one roof.
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Germany is showcasing the second generation of its user-friendly laser-induced surface wave spectroscopy technology, called LAwave, at the “Control” trade fair in April 2024, facilitating the transition of this research-proven technology into industrial applications.
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Scientists from ARCI, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology, India, found a new technique of synthesizing thin hard surface coatings by high velocity air fuel spraying has the potential of emerging as an environmentally-friendly safer alternative to hard chrome plating used in on car parts, tools, and kitchen utensils.
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Responding to the need for better insulating coatings on prismatic battery cells, Coatmaster AG, Switzerland, has developed the Coatmaster 3D noncontact coating thickness measurement system.
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University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have used a spray coating technology to produce a new workhorse material that can withstand the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor.
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Hardide Coatings, UK, has entered into a partnership with Gardner Aerospace, UK, to coat key wing components for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft.
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Boeing, Arlington, Va., has begun construction on a new facility to house state-of-the-art, post-assembly phases of future military aircraft production.
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Scientists at the Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Polimeros (ICTP) and Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Metalurgicas (CENIM), Spain, studied corrosion control by autonomous self-healing epoxy coatings based on superabsorbent healing agents.
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As part of a prestigious 2023 summer internship with the U.S. Department of Defense, John Migliore, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill departments of applied physical sciences and chemistry, conducted tests on whether high-performance polymers would change the mechanical and structural properties of ceramic materials.
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United States Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa., and DuPont, Wilmington, Del., launched COASTALUME, North America’s first GALVALUME material designed and warrantied for coastal environments. Marking a collaboration of two iconic American industry leaders, the new COASTALUME product combines the strength and self-healing characteristics of U. S. Steel’s GALVALUME material with DuPont Tedlar PVF film barrier that withstands saltwater corrosion, UV damage, cracking, impact, and more. The jointly designed product is exclusively available through U. S. Steel.
Today, nearly 40 percent of Americans live in coastal counties and increasingly face unpredictability and damage caused by environmental factors like hurricane force winds and saltwater spray. By combining these two materials for the first time, U. S. Steel and DuPont have built a maintenance-free roofing solution that offers a level of durability and reliability needed in residential and commercial construction along the coast. The addition of a best-in-class warranty along with a timeless aesthetic, including a wide variety of color and finish options, further elevates steel options for builders, architects, and homeowners alike.
“American-made steel stands above steel made anywhere else, and steel is infinitely recyclable, unlike other building materials,” said Robert Kopf, Vice President Sales and Marketing, at U. S. Steel. “With our new product COASTALUME we were able to combine our steel with the proven performance and durability of DuPont Tedlar PVF film, and fully address the unique needs of coastal construction, which must withstand the toll that wind and saltwater inflict over time. This was engineered to address that need head-on.”
Applied directly to the steel coil, Tedlar film excels in resisting sea water and salt spray, maintaining color integrity even in prolonged sun exposure. Available in over 30 different colors, including metallics, wood grains, and stone finishes, its combination of durability and versatility is unmatched.
“DuPont invented Tedlar over six decades ago, and today it remains the industry gold standard in protection because of its flexibility, durability, and reliability,” said Matt Urfali, Vice President Sales and Marketing, DuPont Tedlar. “Tedlar’s performance and ease of maintenance have rightfully driven several exciting applications over the years, including use by the solar industry, aerospace, and even NASA. Now, by combining the resilience and flexibility of Tedlar with the strength of U. S. Steel’s GALVALUME material, this is the next breakthrough for the demanding construction market along the coast.”
COASTALUME’s product warranty uniquely covers roofing and siding products installed up to 300 feet from breaking surf, large bays, marshes, and other coastlines. The exclusive warranty also covers up to 50 years for finish warranty and 25 years for substrate, another industry best.
Image – GALVALUME with DuPont Tedlar PVF Film to withstand challenges associated with America’s coastal environment.
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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.
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Constellium, Paris, announced that it signed a binding agreement with Vaessen Aluminium for the sale of three of Constellium’s soft alloy extrusion facilities located in Landau, Crailsheim and Burg in Germany for a total cash consideration of €48.8 million.
With nearly 450 employees, the three Constellium plants specialize in soft alloy extruded products for the Building & Construction, Transportation and Industry markets in Europe.
Vaessen Aluminium belongs to a longstanding family-owned industrial group, headquartered in Belgium, active in aluminum billets and profiles (E-Max), in lighting and ceiling (Kreon) and in wall cladding (Limeparts Drooghmans).
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2023 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies Division, Paramus, N.J., announced its Keronite business, a world leader in plasma electrolytic oxidation applications including a pioneering surface treatment that uniquely enhances the performance of light alloys, has successfully secured Nadcap accreditation for Chemical Processing at its Greenwood, Ind. facility.
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Scientists at the U. S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn., invented a coating that could dramatically reduce friction in common load-bearing systems with moving parts, reducing the friction of steel rubbing on steel at least a hundredfold.
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Castolin Eutectic, Belgium, introduced XupersoniClad in the European market, a new thermal spraying service leveraging supersonic spraying technology with significant advantages in the protection of components, vessels, and structures from abrasion, erosion, and wear.
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The new ArcX facility in Houston Texas, from Höganäs, Sweden, inaugurated in March 2023, is set to further strengthen the company’s position in the surface coating market and will provide state-of-the-art technical support to its surface coating customers.
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Oerlikon Balzers, Switzerland, a world-leading technology brand of Oerlikon for thin-film coatings, has won the Magna Supplier Innovation Award 2022 in the “Transmission Solutions” category with its Smart Coatings.
Continue readingEngineered Performance Coatings, UK, and Flame Spray Technologies, Netherlands, join forces and form Surface Technology Services (STS), a total solution group active in Thermal Spray Technologies.
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SJVN, India, was awarded the CBIP Award for Best Performing Utility in the Hydro Power Sector. The Award will be presented by the Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Sh. R.K Singh in March 2023 in New Delhi.
Sh. Nand Lal Sharma, chairman and managing director of SJVN, said the award is a recognition for SJVN’s outstanding contribution towards nation building by successfully executing and operating the mega hydro power stations Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (1500 MW) and Rampur Hydro Power Station (412 MW) in Himachal Pradesh. Rampur HPS is being successfully operated in Tandem with India’s largest hydro power station NJHPS.
He said as a result of meticulously followed annual plant maintenance schedule using the latest technology, both the power stations have generated more than 9000 million units during the last three years against the combined design energy of 8490 million units while maintaining plant availability factor at more than 105% during this period.
SJVN is also undertaking High Velocity Oxy Fuel (HVOF) hard coating of various underwater project components at State-of-Art in situ Hard Coating Facility established at NJHPS. This is a unique initiative that has been implemented for the first time in India by SJVN.
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Höganäs, Sweden, is opening a new ArcX facility in Houston Texas to further strengthen the company’s position in the surface coating market and provide state-of-the-art technical support to its surface coating customers.
The 12,000 square foot facility will be located close to many big OEMs in various industries and will set global coating technology trends for the future. It will offer customer support, application development, technical solutions, as well as training, complimenting and building upon the other global ArcX centers within the Höganäs organization.
“Our new ArcX facility in the US is an important strategic move for Höganäs. Particularly in North America with many OEMs as driving forces to develop technological breakthroughs. This expansion is part of our company’s continued commitment to serving our customers in the Americas, helping us become a trusted technical partner for our customers and work together to create future opportunities,” says Hans Keller, President Surface & Joining Technologies.
Höganäs’ experts, who specialize in materials, processes, and customer applications, will make ArcX North America a unique development partner with full end-to-end knowledge; from concept development, prototyping, and process optimization to taking the products to the market. It will provide customers with the right material for the right application and the right process.
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Application development in laser, PTA and thermal spray
Process optimization for laser, PTA and thermal spray applications
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