The Sustainable Manufacturing Innovation Alliance (SMIA), led by the Rochester Institute of Technology, has been selected to lead the REMADE Institute, where REMADE stands for “Reducing Embodied-energy And Decreasing Emissions” in materials manufacturing.
SSAB Americas to improve steelmaking process through application of artificial intelligence
SSAB Americas, Mobile, Ala., a division of SSAB Steel in Sweden, announces that it plans to apply artificial intelligence to improve efficiency in its U.S. operations.
Kennametal launches 3D printing business unit for AM powders and finished AM parts
Kennametal Inc., Pittsburgh, announces that it has formed a 3D printing materials and production business unit, Kennametal Additive Manufacturing, as part of its Infrastructure segment.
ATI signs agreement to supply materials for manufacture of nuclear reactor components
Allegheny Technologies Inc., Pittsburgh, announces that it has signed a new long-term agreement with BWX Technologies Inc., Lynchburg, Va., to supply materials used in the manufacture of naval nuclear reactor components.
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.