RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, announces that its researchers have developed a molten metal catalyst technique that can efficiently convert carbon dioxide from a gas into solid particles of carbon.
Continue readingTitanium carbide nanoparticles infused into aluminum alloy 7075 enable strong welds
Engineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering announce that they have developed a way to weld aluminum alloy AA 7075 by infusing titanium carbide nanoparticles into welding wires, which results in welded joints with a tensile strength up to 392 MPa.
Continue readingBraidy Industries acquires nanostructured aluminum producer NanoAl
Braidy Industries Inc., Ashland, Ky., announces that it has acquired NanoAl LLC, a world leader in the science of nanocrystalline strengthening technology applied to sheet aluminum, as a third wholly owned subsidiary.
Continue readingARL’s nanogalvanic aluminum powder mixed with water rapidly generates hydrogen gas
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) , Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., announces that its researchers have developed a novel, structurally-stable, aluminum-base nanogalvanic alloy powder that reacts with water to produce hydrogen on-demand without a catalyst.
Continue readingSilverchair to provide hosting for ASM’s online materials information resources
Silverchair Information Systems, Charlottesville, Va., announces a partnership with ASM International, Cleveland, to develop a unified hosting solution for ASM’s authoritative materials information resources.
Continue readingSilicon Enhancement of the Compound Layer for Tribological Application of Nitrided Hot-Work Steel
This presentation from the Thermal Processing in Motion conference in June will discuss the enhancement of tribological surface properties and the thermal stability of nitrided layers made possible by a process in which plasma is doped with silicon-containing gasses, a technology known as Plasma Enhanced Nanostructures.
Continue readingThermo Scientific develops automated, robust, compact UV-Vis spectrophotometers
Thermo Scientific, Madison, Wis., introduces the Genesys family of automated, robust UV-Visible spectrophotometers, which are accessible, network-ready, and designed to meet expectations for advanced technology in a compact package.
Continue readingDOE awards $1 million to NanoAl to develop low-cost aluminum alloy electrical wire
NanoAl LLC, Skokie, Ill., has been awarded a Phase II SBIR grant of more than $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a low cost, improved conductor alloy for overhead power wires.
Continue readingNanoAl Superalloys to present six papers about its aluminum alloys at MS&T 2017
NanoAl Superalloys, Skokie, Ill., announces that its engineers will present six papers about its high-strength aluminum alloys at MS&T 2017 in Pittsburgh in October, some in conjunction with engineers from universities and other companies.
Continue readingSiemens to acquire Mentor Graphics for its electronics IC and systems design
Siemens AG, Munich, and Mentor Graphics, Wilsonville, Ore., announce that they have entered into a merger agreement under which Siemens will acquire Mentor for its electronics IC and systems design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions.
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