Against the backdrop of towering smokestacks and steel-laden history, the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, Ala., became a portal into the inner workings of modern metallurgy with the opening of the Symphony of Elements: Art and Science of Metals exhibition on May 23. This innovative showcase, running through August 2025, offers a rare and compelling fusion of technical achievements, advanced materials science, and visual art.
Applied Materials, Inc., Santa Clara, Calif., and CEA-Leti, France, announced the next phase of their longstanding collaboration to accelerate innovation in specialty semiconductors, expanding their joint lab and developing materials engineering solutions to address emerging infrastructure challenges in AI data centers.
Instron, Norwood, Mass., released the AVE3, an advanced non-contacting video extensometer that delivers precise strain measurement with unparalleled, micron-level accuracy for tensile, compression, and bend testing.
Czech-based electron microscope manufacturer TESCAN plans to establish a local subsidiary in Taiwan in 2025 to meet rising demand from semiconductor clients across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in Brno, the Czech Republic’s second-largest city, TESCAN built its reputation over three decades in fields like materials science and geoscience. In recent years, however, the company has […]
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the WISE research program, Sweden, have launched a Proof-of-Concept Grant program with the purpose to bridge the gap from academic research to innovations in materials science for sustainability.
