Allegheny Technologies Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., has acquired Hanard Machine Inc., Salem, Ore., which specializes in precision machining of parts and components made of titanium, nickel-base alloys, superalloys, aluminum, and specialty steels.
Continue readingTemperature-sensing friction stir welding tool enables complex joints
Researchers at University West in Trollhättan, Sweden, have invented a friction-stir-welding tool that also functions as a temperature sensor.
Continue readingHydro may build pilot plant to test more-efficient aluminum electrolysis technology
Norsk Hydro ASA, Norway, reports that Enova, a Norwegian government agency, has decided to contribute $250 million toward Hydro’s full-scale next-generation electrolysis pilot project, which is said to have the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption.
Continue readingRTI International Metals acquires Dynamet Technology
RTI International Metals Inc., Pittsburgh, acquired Dynamet Technology Inc., an industry innovator in titanium powder metallurgy and a supplier of near-net shape titanium and titanium alloy preforms and components to commercial aerospace, defense, biomedical and industrial customers.
Continue readingFord’s Lightweight Concept vehicle includes aluminum, high-strength steel, magnesium
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., has developed a Lightweight Concept vehicle in which advanced materials are applied to explore weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Continue readingIpsen loading system for large furnaces eliminates need to disconnect heating elements
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., has been awarded a patent for a new vacuum heat-treating furnace-loading system that eliminates the need to disconnect the heating elements each time the system is used.
Continue readingArmy Research Laboratory project to develop U.S. supply chain for rare-earth elements
A team led by Technology Metals Research LLC, Carpentersville, Ill., has been awarded $1.2M in funding from the U.S .Army Research Laboratory, to help develop the key components for a domestic rare-earth supply chain for heavy and other critical rare-earth elements.
Continue readingWayne State develops technology for high-strength bainitic steels and austempered ductile irons
Wayne State University, Detroit, has finalized a license agreement with a new start-up company, Detroit Materials Inc., for a Wayne State-patented portfolio of high-strength low-alloy steels and cast irons for demanding applications.
Continue readingAl-Fe Wadsworth receives Nadcap accreditation for glycol quenching
Al-Fe Heat Treating, Fort Wayne, Ind., has added glycol quenching to its list of Nadcap-accredited aluminum heat treat services at its plant in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Continue readingSelective laser melting to produce aerospace components
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology IPT, Germany, is developing Selective Laser Melting technology to build aerospace components via additive manufacturing.
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