Inspired by the fist-like club of a mantis shrimp, a team of researchers led by University of California, Riverside, in collaboration with University of Southern California and Purdue University, developed a design structure for composite materials that is more impact resistant and tougher than the standard used in airplanes.
Carpenter Technology Corp., Wyomissing, Pa., has expanded its Project 70+ PDB stainless portfolio of precision machining bar designed for CNC Swiss-style screw machines by adding Project 70+ PDB Custom 630 (17Cr-4Ni) stainless steel.
Ipsen USA, Cherry Valley, Ill., reports that PMF Industries in Pennsylvania selected Ipsen to manufacture a vertical MetalMaster vacuum heat treatment system.
DCG Systems, Fremont, Calif., announces that three of its nProber II nanoprobing systems have been purchased by a major IC manufacturer who is developing technology beyond the 14nm node.
Sandvik Materials Technology, Sweden, has built a prototype stainless steel yacht manufactured entirely of Sandvik SAF 2507 duplex stainless steel.
