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Researchers Explore Possibility of Producing Automotive Parts in Single Step

Following years of research, the technology involving thixoforming, in other words, the shaping of metals in a semi-solid state, is beginning to yield results. CIC marGUNE, the Co-operative Research Centre for High-perfo...

22 Oct 2013

Faster, More Precise Way to Create Cockpit Enclosures

A faster, more precise way to create cockpit enclosures may end up saving the F-35 Lightning II program a significant amount in manufacturing costs, officials announced Oct. 21.

22 Oct 2013

New Process to Make Petroleum Products Using Cheaper Metals

The ancient alchemists sought to transform base metals, like lead, into precious gold. Now a new process developed at the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that base metals may be worth more than their weight in...

22 Oct 2013

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite Materials Show Promise for Cheaper Solar Cells

In the near future, solar panels will not only be more efficient but also a lot cheaper and affordable for everyone, thanks to research by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) scientists.

22 Oct 2013

New Collaborative Effort to Develop Innovative Aluminum Solution for Ground Combat Vehicles

Alcoa and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have launched a cooperative effort to develop an aluminum solution to a grave threat to soldier safety: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The solution, a single-piece aluminum hull for ground combat vehicles, would replace today’s assembled hulls and deliver even greater strength and durability.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 22 Oct 2013

Comprehensive Market Research Report on US Steel Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Steel Industry Outlook to 2017

22 Oct 2013

Ossen Innovation to Supply Steel Strands for Infrastructure Project in Jujiang City

Ossen Innovation Co., Ltd. ("Ossen" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer of an array of plain surface, rare earth and zinc coated pre-stressed steel materials, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply 15,000 tons of plain surface steel strands to a construction company responsible for building the new Jiujiang express loop highway in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, China. The steel strands will be used in the construction of bridges and elevated highways in this infrastructure project.

22 Oct 2013

Stratasys Ltd, Announce World's Greenest 3D Printer Car

Stratasys Ltd., a manufacturer of 3D printers and materials for personal use, prototyping and production, has today announced that the world’s greenest 3D printed car, the URBEE, will take centre stage at this years’ 3D Printshow in both London and Paris.

From Stratasys Ltd. 21 Oct 2013

Avantor Performance Materials Offer New Line of Pharmaceutical Chemicals

Avantor™ Performance Materials has expanded its global pharmaceutical offering with Macron Fine Chemicals™ brand materials produced under a new “Regulated Limited” (RL) classification of pharmaceu...

21 Oct 2013

Tough, new thermal barrier exhaust coatings for motorbikes launched by Zircotec

Specifically designed to offer a durable finish that can weather a variety of elements, the new Endurance Range™ brings rugged customisation to motorbikes. OXFORD, UK – Tougher than the standard automotive...

21 Oct 2013

New High Precision Ultraviolet Laser Marking Tool by FOBA Laser Marking and Engraving

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving introduces a new UV laser marker, FOBA V.0020-uv, for the high-contrast laser marking of various plastics and highly sensitive products and materials.

From FOBA Laser Marking & Engraving 21 Oct 2013

PI Launch the V-900KPIC PIMag Linear Actuator

PI's V-900KPIC PIMag™ linear actuator is a compact and cost-effective drive for dosing, testing and focusing applications.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 21 Oct 2013

LP Building Products Introduces New LP SolidStart LPI 530 I-Joist

LP Building Products has launched the new LP® SolidStart® LPI 530 I-Joist in West Coast markets. Equipped with an LP SolidStart LVL flange, the new I-Joist provides the load bearing capacity, consistency and performance builders have come to expect from LP Engineered Wood Products.

21 Oct 2013

New Report Analyzes Asian Market for Aluminum Rolling, Drawing and Extruding

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Aluminium Rolling, Drawing & Extruding (Asia)" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 21 Oct 2013

Boeing Marks Three Decades of Aerospace Electronics Production in El Paso

Boeing and the City of El Paso today marked three decades of advanced electronics manufacturing for products ranging from spacecraft to fighter jets, bombers and missiles.

21 Oct 2013