Integran, Pittsburgh, Pa., says it has demonstrated that its Nanovate CoP (cobalt-phosphorus) coating outperforms hard chrome in corrosion resistance, sliding wear, and cost effectiveness. Its better corrosion resistance is due to its fully dense structure, which provides better protection of steel even at reduced thicknesses. It achieves better sliding wear resistance because its coefficient of friction is lower than that of hard chrome.
Aided by funding from NASA and using methods similar to 3D printing, researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, are running computer simulations of processes that could lead to stronger, more durable materials for the space agency. The researchers plan to fabricate some of these new materials soon, says Frank Liou, director of the Laser Aided Manufacturing Process (LAMP) Laboratory and the Michael and Joyce Bytnar professor of product innovation and creativity.
NSL Analytical Services, Cleveland, Ohio, recently added the Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle sizing instrument from Malvern Instruments Ltd. to its arsenal of testing equipment. This instrument enables measurement of particle sizes from 10 nm to 3.5 mm with better than 1% accuracy. The analyzer provides the ability to evaluate powder samples, emulsions, and suspensions in a variety of different dispersion liquids.
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Nitinol Devices & Components Inc., Fremont, Calif., produces an expansive array of components for the medical device and industrial markets. Products range from simple and delicate wire forms, to complex and unique laser cut designs. Materials are available in wire, strip, sheet, tubing, and bar for development, testing, and high-volume production needs.
