After 12 years as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, Dr. Christian Moreau has transferred his responsibilities to Dr. Armelle Vardelle, who has been Lead Editor since 2013; she will be succeeded as Lead Editor by Dr. André McDonald.
Acxys tool enables precise deposition of SiOx thin films in open air
Acxys Technologies, France, has introduced its UL-Coat (ULC) module, which injects a precursor into plasma generated by its ULS plasma spot module, thus enabling deposition of thin films of SiOx in open air.
Leco opens European tech center in Berlin
Leco Corp., St. Joseph, Mich., has established a new European Application and Technology Center in Berlin, with close to 25 Leco analytical instruments available for hands-on customer demonstrations and application work.
Oerlikon to acquire Laser Cladding Services
Oerlikon, Switzerland, has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Laser Cladding Services, Houston, Texas, which specializes in laser cladding applications for the energy industry.
One Minute Mentor: Atmospheres for Water-Hardening Tool Steel
Excellent results are obtained by austenitizing water-hardening tool steels in a slightly oxidizing atmosphere, as indicated by the data in the graph, obtained in tests on type W2.