Mentor Graphics Corp., Wilsonville, Ore., has expanded the Kronos Cell Characterization and Analysis platform to include embedded memories. The platform quickly produces accurate performance models for standard cells, I/Os, complex cells, and embedded memories within an advanced, integrated environment. The Kronos Platform’s advanced algorithms and efficient job distribution reduces characterization time from weeks to days.
Avure HIP presses equipped with quenching furnaces improve mechanical properties
Avure Technologies, Franklin, Tenn., introduces hot isostatic presses equipped with new HIP quenching furnaces. Variable cooling and heating rates and pressure levels make it possible to precisely control the quality and mechanical properties of treated parts. They achieve a “super-plastic” behavior, where only compressive stresses exist, voids and cracks are eliminated, and post-treatment residual stresses are very low.
New kind of microscope uses neutrons
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, working with partners at NASA, developed a new concept for a microscope that would use neutrons-subatomic particles with no electrical charge-instead of beams of light or electrons to create high-resolution images. Among other features, neutron-based instruments have the ability to probe inside metal objects-such as fuel cells, batteries, and engines, even when in use-to learn details of their internal structure.
Hubbard Receives 2013 George Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award
Mr. John D. Hubbard, CEO (retired), Bodycote plc, headquartered in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, is the recipient of the 2013 George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award. Established in 1996, this award recognizes distinguished and significant contributions to the field of heat treating through leadership, management, or engineering development of substantial commercial impact.
SAES Nitinol actuator elements designed for linear and rotary actuators
SAES Getters Group, Italy, offers SmartFlex Nitinol actuator elements that deliver state-of-the-art performance for reliable shape-memory-alloy actuators. Wires, springs, and components are designed for the specific requirements of any industrial actuator application. SMA wires ensure mechanical action if stimulated with electrical current, enabling the development of simple, compact, and reliable actuators.