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.
SSAB launches high-strength steels designed for auto chassis
SSAB, Sweden, announces that during the next 12 months it will release two hot-rolled advanced high-strength steel grades that exceed 800 and 1000 MPa in tensile strength for automobile chassis applications.
Seco-Warwick case-hardening system reduces distortion in gears
Seco Warwick, Meadville, Pa., introduces UniCase Master, a single flow, precision case-hardening system said to reduce distortion in gears; and the ZeroFlow gas nitriding process.
MTS provides test equipment to engineering lab at Penn State
MTS Systems Corp., Eden Prairie, Minn., has provided Penn State University, State College, with a suite of advanced materials testing equipment and software for its Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics laboratory.
Constellium launches Aeral aluminum for aerosol cans
Constellium N.V., Amsterdam, has launched Aeral, an aluminum solution designed for making aerosol containers by the “drawn and ironed” technology currently used to produce beverage cans.