Smallest earthquakes ever observed in micron-scale metals

On the micrometer scale, deformation properties of metals change profoundly due to the complex intermittent redistribution of lattice dislocations caused by external loading. This results in the formation of the uneven step-like surface upon deformation. To study this phenomenon, research groups of the Eötvös Loránd University of Budapest, Charles University of Prague and École des Mines de Saint-Étienne have developed a highly sensitive micromechanical platform, where weak elastic waves emitted by the specimen can be detected during the deformation of micron-scale pillars.

Instron’s TrendTracker accelerates data analysis workflow for testing labs

Instron, Norwood, Mass., announces the release of TrendTracker, a module in Bluehill Central designed to accelerate the data analysis workflow for single or multi-location materials testing laboratories. An intuitive interface allows the user to quickly search, display, and analyze results over time and across multiple samples and test systems.

Dotmatics supports Umicore Corporate R&D in processing of experimental data

Dotmatics, a leader in R&D scientific software connecting science, data, and decision-making, announced it has been selected by Umicore Corporate Research and Development, which is part of global materials technology and recycling company Umicore, as informatics partner for its Corporate R&D (CRD) digitalization project.

Partnership to qualify metal powders for additive manufacturing

6K Additive, a division of 6K, a leader in the production of sustainable advanced materials for additive manufacturing and energy storage, has announced that Morf3D, a solution integrator leader in additive manufacturing for aerospace innovation, are collaborating to qualify metal powders for additive manufacturing.