Mr. Albert Kay, FASM, president of ASB Industries, Barberton, Ohio, is the recipient of this year’s ASM Distinguished Life Member Award.
Albert Kay receives ASM Distinguished Life Member award
Oerlikon sells its vacuum business to Atlas Copco
Oerlikon, Switzerland, has signed an agreement to sell its vacuum business to Atlas Copco, Sweden, to be able to focus on its strategy of growing its global surface solutions and advanced materials businesses.
Plasma spray titanium coatings on PEEK implants enhance bone fusion
Centinel Spine, West Chester, Pa., has developed Ti-Active titanium plasma spray coatings on polyetheretherketone implants.
3D printed structures remember their shapes
Heat-responsive materials may aid in controlled drug delivery and solar panel tracking.
Welding technique helps vehicles lose weight
Engineers at Ohio State University, Columbus, developed a new welding technique that could boost the auto industry’s efforts to offer vehicles that weigh less and are more fuel efficient.