Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology IPT, Germany, is developing Selective Laser Melting technology to build aerospace components via additive manufacturing.
Nikon 750kV microfocus X-ray source enables NDT inspection of steel parts
Nikon Metrology Inc., Brighton, Mich., announces a unique 750 kV x-ray source with micron level spot size.
Alcoa to build $100 million superalloy plant in La Porte
Alcoa, Pittsburgh, has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art, $100 million, 320,000-square-foot facility in La Porte, Indiana, where it will produce nickel-base superalloy jet engine parts.
Ipsen ships 15 vacuum furnaces for aerospace, automotive, and energy industries
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., has recently shipped more than 15 vacuum furnaces to customers around the world for a diverse range of applications and industries.
VPC and Liquidmetal sign agreement to grow amorphous metal technology
Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., announces that it has signed an amended sublicense agreement with Visser Precision Cast LLC (VPC) in which Liquidmetal is freed from its commitment to use VPC as its exclusive contract manufacturer, and VPC is freed from its commitment to use Liquidmetal as its exclusive sales and R&D channel.