Directed energy deposition, an important metal additive manufacturing process, is now covered in an ASTM International standard.
Improving industrial drying saves energy
Funded by the National Science Foundation, a new center will attack one of the most energy-intensive processes in manufacturing; its research could help save 200 trillion BTUs of energy in U.S. each year.
Air bag bike helmet
Stanford University, Calif., bioengineer David Camarillo tested a new type of bike helmet that comes in a soft pocket worn around the neck.
Linde convection technology boosts heat treating productivity without fans
Linde LLC, Bridgewater, N.J., reports that the quality of metal parts can be improved by increasing the circulation of heat treatment atmospheres with technology that does not require fans, which can cause uneven convection.
Voestalpine expands capabilities to additive manufacturing of steel
The Voestalpine Group, Dusseldorf, announces that it is expanding from traditional steel manufacturing to 3D printing with the opening of an additive manufacturing research and development facility.