ASB Industries, Barberton, Ohio, has completed the upgrade of its Mesta Roll Grinder to provide extremely accurate two-axis grinding for complex roll crowns, as well as a wide range of other thermal spray surfacing options.
RTI International Metals acquires Dynamet Technology
RTI International Metals Inc., Pittsburgh, acquired Dynamet Technology Inc., an industry innovator in titanium powder metallurgy and a supplier of near-net shape titanium and titanium alloy preforms and components to commercial aerospace, defense, biomedical and industrial customers.
Ford’s Lightweight Concept vehicle includes aluminum, high-strength steel, magnesium
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., has developed a Lightweight Concept vehicle in which advanced materials are applied to explore weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Ipsen loading system for large furnaces eliminates need to disconnect heating elements
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., has been awarded a patent for a new vacuum heat-treating furnace-loading system that eliminates the need to disconnect the heating elements each time the system is used.
Army Research Laboratory project to develop U.S. supply chain for rare-earth elements
A team led by Technology Metals Research LLC, Carpentersville, Ill., has been awarded $1.2M in funding from the U.S .Army Research Laboratory, to help develop the key components for a domestic rare-earth supply chain for heavy and other critical rare-earth elements.