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Bodycote expands operations in Houston

Bodycote, U.K., announces that it will expand its services at its two locations in Houston.

Ametek acquires Global Tubes for its high-precision small-diameter tubing

Ametek Inc., Berwyn, Pa., has acquired Global Tubes, a leading manufacturer of high precision, small diameter metal tubing, for approximately $200 million.

Linde launches compact hydrogen generators with high natural-gas conversion rate

The Linde Group, Holly Springs, Ga., launches its Hydroprime plant line of innovative, cost effective compact hydrogen generators based on proven steam methane reforming technology.

Ipsen shaft-sealing mechanism enables placing motor outside the vacuum chamber

Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., was recently awarded a U.S. patent for the development of a new shaft-sealing mechanism.

SMST is proud to announce that a fellowship has been funded in support of basic research!

The fellowship is intended for use in a graduate basic research effort, specifically addressing shape memory materials such as nitinol. It is intended to be the foundation for a future funding grant or research funding mechanism award.

NASA Langley recognized for advancing helicopter research

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden was at NASA’s Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va., on May 8 to participate in a ceremony recognizing Langley’s decades of contributions to improving helicopters and other vertical flight aircraft.

Houghton celebrates its 150th anniversary with special issue of The Houghton Line

Houghton International Inc., Valley Forge, Pa., is bringing back its industrial periodical, The Houghton Line, to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary.

Solar Atmospheres adds large advanced vacuum furnace to California facility

Solar Atmospheres of California (SCA), Fontana, has added a large furnace to its facility equipment.

German furnace builder develops annealing furnace with improved convection heat transfer

Sarnes Ingenieure GmbH & Co., Germany, reports that it has developed a new annealing furnace system for heat treatment.

Lake City Heat Treating acquires VFS vacuum furnace

Lake City Heat Treating Corp., Warsaw, Ind., has acquired a VFS Model HIQ3836-6 furnace that can achieve vacuums of 10-6 torr and process temperatures up to 2400°F with a workload size up to 24 x 24 x 36 in.