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Magnesium-base biodegradable orthopedic implants promote bone growth
The School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kookmin University, South Korea, and several other South Korean research centers, announce that their researchers have developed a magnesium-base orthopedic implant that safely biodegrades and promotes bone growth.
Puris produces large, 100% dense, complex titanium aerospace part via 3D printing
Puris LLC, Bruceton Mills, W.Va., announces that it recently achieved a major 3D-printing milestone by producing a 31-pound complex titanium aerospace part for commercial use to 100% density.
Granta Design materials/processes database inspires and educates engineers and designers
Granta Design Ltd., England, offers university educators and students the new CES EduPack, “Products, Materials, and Processes Database,” which includes both the Designer’s View and the Engineer’s View of materials information.
Harper awarded contract for nuclear material processing equipment
Harper International, Buffalo, N.Y., was recently awarded a contract for a pusher furnace line with Kepco Nuclear Fuel, which is currently producing nuclear fuel for its pressurized heavy water reactors.