Buehler, an ITW Company, Lake Bluff, Ill., introduces the PlanarMet 300, a new compact benchtop planar grinder built for fast and efficient grinding with high flatness and maximum edge retention.
Continue readingNomination deadline for the 2016 Class of Fellows is fast approaching
The honor of Fellow of the Society was established to provide recognition to members for distinguished contributions in the field of materials science and engineering, and to develop a broadly based forum for technical and professional leaders to serve as advisors to the Society. The deadline for submission is November 30.
Continue readingASM Handbooks Online now includes Volume 5B: Protective Organic Coatings
ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, recently released ASM Handbooks Online, which features the addition of ASM Handbook, Volume 5B: Protective Organic Coatings.
Continue readingNew welding technique welds “unweldable” metals
Engineers at The Ohio State University developed a new welding technique that consumes 80% less energy than a common welding technique, yet creates bonds that are 50% stronger—creating a huge impact on the auto industry.
Continue readingASM International elects new president, vice president, treasurer, and trustees
ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, elected Jon D. Tirpak, PE, FASM, as ASM’s 2015-2016 Board of Trustees President.
Continue readingThe lightest metal ever (with video)
The Boeing Co., Seattle, released a video showcasing the lightest metal structure ever, called Microlattice—”the world’s lightest material.”
Continue readingOne Minute Mentor: Heat Treatment Applied to Tool Steels
After hot forming, tool steel usually is exposed to a heat treatment process done to produce a low-hardness condition.
Continue readingAdvancing development of thermal manufacturing technologies
Cross-industry Consortium Leads the Way to Advanced Thermal Manufacturing
Continue readingAutomotive lightweight materials congress returns to Detroit
The Annual Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Congress is taking place August 18-20, 2015 in Detroit.
Continue readingNIST hosts first app challenge to improve data access
Researchers looking for information on the properties of methane at high temperatures or the isotopic composition of an element know they can rely on standard reference data from NIST.
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