Bringing powerful 3D X-ray microscopy to smaller labs

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a technique that allows the study of microstructures inside metals, ceramics, and rocks using X-rays in a standard laboratory, eliminating the need to travel to a particle accelerator. This advancement makes 3D X-ray diffraction (3DXRD) more accessible, enabling rapid analysis of samples and prototypes in both academic […]

One minute Mentor: Tool Steels Heat Treatment Simulation Example

The potential of high-temperature simulation (HTS) is demonstrated through the case of a low-silicon, vacuum-arc-melted and remelted H11 hot-work tool steel. To validate the HTS model, a cylindrical steel sample with a diameter and length of 100 mm (4 inches) was selected due to the efficiency benefits of using a simplified 2D geometry. The simulation […]

Nitrex division G-M enterprises sees surge in aerospace orders amid market recovery

Nitrex, Quebec, announced that its G-M Enterprises division in Corona, California, is experiencing robust growth, driven by renewed demand in the aerospace sector.  The division recently secured a significant order from a long-standing aerospace customer for a 6-bar vacuum furnace engineered to meet stringent aerospace manufacturing requirements. This latest order contributes to a strong fiscal […]

Constellium publishes 2024 sustainability report outlining decarboConstellium publishes 2024 sustainability report outlining decarbonization and recycling milestonesnization and recycling milestones

Constellium, Paris, announced that it has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing progress toward its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and reinforcing its commitment to building a sustainable, circular economy. The report highlights advancements in aluminum recycling, decarbonization initiatives, workplace safety, and gender equity. Among the year’s key accomplishments is the opening of a […]

NUTEC Bickley secures major contract for advanced ceramic core sintering kiln

NUTEC Bickley, Monterrey, Mexico, announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply a four-car shuttle kiln to a leading global energy technology company. The kiln will support sintering of ceramic cores at the customer’s investment casting facility, with firing cycles ranging from 20 to 80 hours, depending on the core specifications. The gas-fired […]