NASA, Washington, introduces the largest spacecraft welding tool in the world, the Vertical Assembly Center at its Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.
Metallurgy Europe initiates a 180-company, billion-euro effort to develop advanced metals
The European Space Agency, Paris, has joined forces with other leading research institutions and more than 180 European companies in a billion-euro effort to develop new types of metals and manufacturing techniques.
Stainless steel boat much lighter than typical steel boat
Outokumpu Oy, Finland, announces the first-ever boat built entirely out of stainless steel. The boat was constructed and built by Swedish Steel Yachts (SSY) based in Gävle, Sweden.
Europe’s new age of metals
The European Space Agency has joined forces with other leading research institutions and more than 180 European companies in a billion-euro effort developing new types of metals and manufacturing techniques for this century.
Nucor to acquire Gallatin Steel for its flat-rolled mill products
Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has entered into an agreement to purchase all the equity of Gallatin Steel Company for a cash purchase price of approximately $770 million.