One Minute Mentor: Salt Bath Nitrocarburizing Equipment

Modern salt bath nitrocarburizing units can be arranged as fully automated and contained lines and usually consist of an air-preheating furnace, one or several salt bath nitrocarburizing furnaces, which can either be heated electrically or by gas combustion, and a cooling unit that can be an oxidizing salt bath. Such oxidizing posttreatment builds up a […]

Researchers overcome manufacturing challenges in aluminum alloys with nano-treatment

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of metal additive manufacturing (AM), specifically with Al–Cu alloys like AA2024, which are prevalent in the aerospace and automotive industries.  These alloys are known for their high strength and good fatigue resistance but have been notoriously difficult to work […]

Solar Atmospheres acquires Certified Metal Craft Inc.

Solar Atmospheres, El Cajon, CA, , has announced the acquisition of Certified Metal Craft (CMC) based in El Cajon, California. This move marks Solar Atmospheres’ sixth nationwide location and enhances its presence on the West Coast. Founded nearly 55 years ago, CMC has been a reputable and trusted service provider in the Southern California region, […]

Nextracker and JM Steel expand Pennsylvania facility to boost U.S. solar energy supply chain

Nextracker, Philadelphia, PA, has announced a major expansion at their Leetsdale, Pennsylvania steel facility, in collaboration with JENNMAR subsidiary JM Steel. This expansion has successfully tripled the factory’s capacity to support the growing demand for solar energy in Pennsylvania and the broader mid-Atlantic region. The Leetsdale facility, originally built during World War II to produce […]

ACME spearheads eco-friendly transition in district heating across the EU

ACME, Canada, is spearheading the Eurpean Union’s transition from fossil fuel systems to advanced, high-efficiency electrode boilers. This transition not only promises a significant reduction in carbon emissions but also enhances the energy efficiency of district heating networks across the EU. District heating, crucial for centralized heat generation and distribution in urban areas, is undergoing […]