Thermo Fisher Scientific acquires X-ray diffraction provider Inel
February 17, 2016
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Thermo Fisher Scientific, Tewksbury, Mass., announces that it has acquired Inel Inc., a provider of real-time X-ray diffraction systems based in France. The business will be integrated into Thermo Fisher's Analytical Instruments Segment.
"These technologies complement our existing portfolio and provide our customers with a broad offering for a range of materials science applications – from industrial to research."
"Inel offers a range of XRD instruments, from simple benchtop instruments for routine applications, to sophisticated platforms for analysis of nanomaterials, coatings, and other advanced materials," said Michael Shafer, president, chemical analysis, Thermo Fisher. "These technologies complement our existing portfolio and provide our customers with a broad offering for a range of materials science applications – from industrial to research."
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $17 billion and more than 50,000 employees in 50 countries.
Through our premier brands – Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, and Unity Lab Services – we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific, Tewksbury, Mass., announces that it has acquired Inel Inc., a provider of real-time X-ray diffraction systems based in France.
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U.S. stainless steel sheet and strip producers file antidumping petitions against China
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AK Steel Corp., ATI Flat Rolled Products, North American Stainless, and Outokumpu Stainless USA, the four principal U.S. producers of stainless steel sheet and strip, have filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions charging that unfairly traded imports of stainless steel sheet and strip from the People's Republic of China are causing material injury to the domestic industry.
The antidumping margins alleged by the domestic industry range from 53.69 to 83.24% ad valorem (according to value). The domestic industry's countervailing duty petition alleges that the Chinese government has provided significant subsidies to Chinese producers. The petitions were filed concurrently with the United States Department of Commerce and the United States International Trade Commission.
The domestic industry filed its petitions for relief in response to large and increasing volumes of low-priced imports of stainless steel sheet and strip from China over the past three years that have injured U.S. producers. The volume of imports of stainless steel sheet and strip from China has increased by 133% since 2013. Chinese products accounted for 81.2% of the total increase in U.S. stainless steel sheet and strip imports during the past three years.
The petition alleges that Chinese producers have injured the domestic industry by selling their stainless steel sheet and strip at unfairly low prices that significantly undercut domestic market prices. As a result of this unfair competition, the domestic industry has suffered declines in sales, production, employment, prices, and profits.
Commerce Department and U.S. International Trade Commission will now begin their preliminary investigations, which are expected to be finalized during the first quarter. The entire investigative process will take approximately one year, and it is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2017.
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AK Steel Corp., ATI Flat Rolled Products, North American Stainless, and Outokumpu Stainless USA, the four principal U.S. producers of stainless steel sheet and strip, have filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions charging that unfairly traded imports of stainless steel sheet and strip from the People’s Republic of China are causing material injury to the domestic industry.
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Light industrial heat treating furnaces designed for testing facilities and labs
February 16, 2016
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Lindberg/MPH, Riverside, Mich., offers a light industrial furnace line that is ideal for smaller-scale operations such as testing facilities, laboratories, and small industrial plants. Like all of the Lindberg/MPH products, these furnaces are designed to maintain uniform heat distribution by utilizing the latest in heating and insulation technology. The light industrial furnaces can be used for a variety of applications including but not limited to annealing, aging, carbon firing, ceramic firing, hardening, sintering, brazing, preheating, solution treating, and stress relieving.
Standard sizes allow for quick delivery, and stackable models are a perfect fit for facilities with limited floor space. Available options include furnace stands, advanced controls, and quench tanks and baskets. The light industrial furnace line also comes with the Lindberg/MPH exclusive three-year warranty. This warranty is one of the longest within the industry today. It provides coverage for all components less standard wear and tear. In addition, the labor supplied is also warrantied if there is a defect in workmanship.
Lindberg/MPH is a leading manufacturer of standard and custom industrial heat treat furnaces, including pit, box, IQ, and belt type for the ferrous and non-ferrous markets. Lindberg/MPH customers cover a wide range of industries including aerospace/military, automotive, commercial heat treating, energy/oil, electronics and the forging markets. Founded in 1917, the company has more than 75,000 industrial furnace installations worldwide and their equipment is backed by a full range of customer support services and the most extensive replacement parts inventory in the industry. Lindberg/MPH is a proven leader in the thermal processing industry, with a long track record of proven policies and management practices.
Lindberg/MPH is owned by Thermal Product Solutions (TP"), a leading American manufacturer of custom industrial ovens used for heat treating, finishing, drying, curing, manufacturing automation and process control. TPS is a global leader in thermal processing products and test solutions with brands including Baker Furnace, BlueM, Gruenberg, Tenney, Lindberg, MPH, and Wisconsin Oven.
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Lindberg/MPH, Riverside, Mich., offers a light industrial furnace line that is ideal for smaller-scale operations such as testing facilities, laboratories, and small industrial plants.
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UltraGlow ion nitriding based on glow discharge technology
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Advanced Heat Treat Corp., Waterloo, Iowa, offers UltraGlow ion nitriding, a case-hardening treatment in which glow discharge technology introduces nitrogen ions to the surface of a metal for diffusion into the part.
This process is carried out in a vacuum vessel in which a high-voltage electrical charge forms a plasma, causing nitrogen ions to accelerate and impinge on the metal. When the nitrogen ions bombard the part, they heat up the metal, clean the surface, and cause nitrogen to be absorbed into the surface. This process is sometimes called ion nitrocarburizing or plasma ferritic nitrocarburizing.
Plasma nitriding is widely used to generate a hard case on engineering surfaces for enhanced performance of many tribological components. Recently this process has found wider applications in advanced surfaces in aerospace, electronics and power systems for corrosion protection. In addition, plasma nitrided surfaces are being investigated for fuel cells and human implants.
UltraGlow's case hardening process can create a controlled white layer or compound zone that reduces susceptibility to corrosion or rust. Surface lubricity can be enhanced tenfold, and the process improves overall resistance to wear and tear of moving parts within another assembly.
No toxic salts or gases are used in the manufacturing process. Therefore, it's a safe and clean process that will be around for a lifetime.
The working parameters of Advanced Heat Treat Corp.'s ion nitriding equipment are very large, up to 160 inches in diameter, 360 inches in length, and up to 60,000 pounds in weight.
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Advanced Heat Treat Corp., Waterloo, Iowa, offers UltraGlow ion nitriding, a case-hardening treatment in which glow discharge technology introduces nitrogen ions to the surface of a metal for diffusion into the part.
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Magnesium alloy designed for down-hole oil and gas fracking tools dissolves after use
February 15, 2016
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Magnesium Elektron, England, introduces SoluMag, a proprietary high-strength, soluble magnesium alloy developed specifically for making down-hole oil and gas industry fracking tools that quickly and safely dissolve after use. The company has applied for a patent for the alloy.
Traditional fracking requires expensive machinery to remove plugs, balls, and other temporary tools that have served their purpose, to enable an unimpeded flow of oil and gas. Tools made from SoluMag dissolve completely after use, eliminating the need for such costly intervention.
"SoluMag dissolves quickly, predictably, and at lower temperatures than other soluble materials used in these applications," said Guy Roberts, head of sales and marketing for Magnesium Elektron. The first public showing of SoluMag took place at the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Canada, in June 2015. A time-lapse video showed the material being dissolved in a saline solution. Also shown were samples at various levels of dissolution, as well as test data covering strength and corrosion rates. This generated a high level of interest from completion companies and tool suppliers and led to initial product sales for laboratory and field testing.
Magnesium Elektron has since announced further product developments, including the ability to customize rates at which the alloy dissolves.
Mr. Roberts noted that SoluMag joins a long line of highly specialized magnesium alloys developed by Magnesium Elektron, including SynerMag, a dissolving alloy now undergoing in-body tests for cardiovascular stents. "Our aerospace pedigree means that our alloys are of the highest quality and consistency, so end-users can be confident that tools made from SoluMag will behave predictably down-hole."
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Magnesium Elektron, England, introduces SoluMag, a proprietary high-strength, soluble magnesium alloy developed specifically for making down-hole oil and gas industry fracking tools that quickly and safely dissolve after use.
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King Tester to sell Ernst hardness testers in North America
February 12, 2016
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King Tester, King of Prussia, Pa., is expanding its product line to include the full range of Ernst hardness testers previously sold by Newage Testing Instruments under trade names such as Versitron and AutoBrinell. King Tester plans to provide customers with a range of Rockwell, Brinell, micro, and in-line hardness testers throughout North America. King is working with Ernst S.A. to provide the hardness testers formerly marketed and sold by Newage Testing Instruments.
"Ernst is a well-known brand and a company with the highest level of commitment to quality and product integrity," says James Knight, president of King Tester Corp. All products meet the ASTM standards for hardness. King will offer warranty and support throughout North America, and will continue with its long tradition of providing excellent customer service and support.
King is an 80-year-old Pennsylvania company that developed and has sold the King portable Brinell hardness tester since 1936, and has continued to provide innovations in hardness testing. Ernst S.A. began in the 1950s, and is headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland.
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King Tester, King of Prussia, Pa., is expanding its product line to include the full range of Ernst hardness testers previously sold by Newage Testing Instruments under trade names such as Versitron and AutoBrinell.
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Carpenter to relocate corporate headquarters to Philadelphia
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Carpenter Technology Corp., Wyomissing, Pa., plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Philadelphia, to provides better access to transportation, customer markets, world-class universities, and increased visibility with broader talent pools. The move positions Carpenter's head office in a major metropolitan market without incurring any significant increased expenses.
The move supports Carpenter's strategic plan to leverage its core technical strength in engineered materials and process capabilities to solve customers' current and anticipated challenges. Carpenter is shifting its focus to apply product and process capabilities that drive total value in a more customer-centric and market-focused manner.
Carpenter anticipates that the new Philadelphia location will ultimately be home to approximately 100 positions, while nearly 2300 Carpenter personnel will remain in Reading. The company noted that no planned job reductions are part of the relocation, and the relocation is not expected to have any material increase in overall expenses.
"Carpenter is positioning itself for continued growth," said Tony R. Thene, Carpenter's President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we have expanded our manufacturing footprint and sales presence over the past decade, it has become more important to raise our visibility, broaden our talent pool, and improve access to our customers and partners. The Reading manufacturing location remains crucial to the current operating plan and the stated strategy going forward. We're proud of our 125 plus years in Reading, and we remain committed to Reading and to the state of Pennsylvania, where Carpenter today employs more than 3,300 personnel."
Carpenter is in the process of reviewing office locations in Philadelphia appropriate to its needs and growth objectives, with the goal of completing the move in late 2016.
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Carpenter Technology Corp., Wyomissing, Pa., plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Philadelphia, to provides better access to transportation, customer markets, world-class universities, and increased visibility with broader talent pools. The move positions Carpenter’s head office in a major metropolitan market without incurring any material increased expenses.
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One Minute Mentor: Effect of Austenitizing Temperature on Hardness
February 11, 2016
Source: ASM International
The graph illustrates the improved toughness of M2, as measured by the Izod unnotched impact test, that results from the use of lower-than-normal austenitizing temperatures.
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Liquidmetal Technologies to make guitar parts by injection molding amorphous alloys
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Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita., Calif., has entered into a development agreement with C.F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar) to design a guitar component to be made of Liquidmetal amorphous alloys and manufactured by the Liquidmetal injection molding machine.
"Liquidmetal has been associated with leading, world-class companies in various markets, including consumer electronics and watches," says Tom Steipp, CEO of LQMT. "Martin Guitar has a century long history distinguished by its contributions to and innovations in stringed acoustical instruments. We are pleased to collaborate with the Martin Guitar team."
Under the terms of their agreement, Martin Guitar will provide its expertise in design and innovation for producing acoustic instruments that have been acknowledged to be among the finest in the world. In collaboration with the Liquidmetal engineering team, the companies aim to identify, design, and manufacture guitar components that benefit from the unique material properties and manufacturing methods of Liquidmetal amorphous alloys.
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Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita., Calif., has entered into a development agreement with C.F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar) to design a guitar component to be made of Liquidmetal amorphous alloys and manufactured by the Liquidmetal injection molding machine.
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International heat treating show and conference to be held in Savannah
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ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, announces that registration is now open for the 23rd iteration of the IFHTSE Congress, a global event focused on thermal processing, heat treating, and surface engineering. The ASM Heat Treating Society (HTS) and the International Federation of Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering (IFHTSE) have partnered to present the conference and exhibit this April in Savannah, Georgia, a scenic location expected to draw record attendance of engineers, exhibitors, and academics. The technical program is live for this show, and registration is open to the public.
Registration includes a three-day technical program, a welcome reception with exhibitors, a Wednesday evening dinner, dedicated networking times with exhibitors, and access to the online conference proceedings. The technical program will bring together international experts from around the globe to present innovations and research in thermal processing and surface engineering. More than 125 technical sessions will be offered over the course of three days, including a special symposium on residual stress.
Keynote speakers include Prof. H.K.D., H. Bhadeshia, University of Cambridge, "Very Short and Very Long Heat-Treatments in the Processing of Steel." Also speaking will be Mr. Toby Steiner, "Alloying Element Nitride Development in Ferritic Fe-based Materials upon Nitriding." Finally, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Rolf Zenker will speak on "Surface Treatment by Electron Beam in Combination with Other Heat Treatment Technologies."
Attendees will have many opportunities to learn about surface engineering developments and network with industry peers. According to conference organizer Dr. Scott Mackenzie, Metallurgy Research Scientist at Houghton International, "Working closely with IFHTSE, we are poised to have a truly exemplary show. This congress will be a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to increase their knowledge about these topics. We have amassed a fantastic program from some of the brightest minds in the field, and the exhibit will feature top companies."
For more information or to register, visit www.asminternational.org/ifhtse
ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, announces that registration is now open for the 23rd iteration of the IFHTSE Congress, a global event focused on thermal processing, heat treating, and surface engineering.
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