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Steel composite foam infused with epoxy resin outperforms aluminum in aircraft wings

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, announces that its researchers have developed a combination of steel composite foam (CMF) and epoxy resin that meet requirements for airplane wing leading edges better than the aluminum currently in widespread use.

Wired with Nerves of Steel: Wallenda Act Thrills Heat Treaters

Attendees at the Heat Treat 2019 exhibitor welcome reception at the TCF Center in Detroit on Tuesday, October 15, all looked up and stood breathless as Blake Wallenda, a seventh generation member of the famous Wallenda family, walked fearlessly back and forth on a steel wire high above the show floor.

Messer Group acquires several businesses from Linde, launches Messer Americas

Messer Group and CVC Capital Partners Fund VII, recently announced the completion of the planned acquisition of certain businesses in North and South America from Linde plc.

Solar Manufacturing moves to larger building in Sellersville to consolidate operations

Solar Manufacturing Inc., Sellersville, Pa., announces that it has relocated from Souderton to Sellersville in a new building that enables all of its operations to be located in one place.

Can-Eng awarded contract for high-capacity mesh belt austemper heat treatment system

Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, announces that it has been awarded a contract from Oregon Products for a continuous high-capacity mesh belt austemper heat treatment system for its saw chains and other forestry cutting products.

Seco Warwick 4D Quench system features gas cooling nozzles and spinning parts

Seco Warwick, Meadville, Pa., introduces 4D Quench, a continuous, single-piece flow vacuum heat treatment system for quenching and distortion control. It is said to be a cost-effective alternative that cools as rapidly as oil but without the issues associated with oil.