Metal Powder Report - Ferrous powders

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NA had 8$ share in iron ore in 2010
A report from GBI Research says that at the end of 2010, North American region contributed around 13.2 billion metric tons towards global iron ore reserves, accounting for an 8% share of total global reserves.
International outlook on 2012 Shanghai PM show
The 2012 Shanghai PM Expo, which was sponsored by Höganäs, reflected the international nature of the industry, as well as the growing Chinese market share.
Hitachi ditches rare-earth metals in 11 kW permanent magnet motor
Hitachi Ltd has developed a 11 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor together with Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co Ltd without using rare-earth metals such as neodymium and dysprosium, rather using an iron-based amorphous metal.
Global powder metallurgy industry sees resurgence
There is a resurgence in the global powder metallurgy industry with Asia rising as the leading manufacturing region region, according to the report Powder Metallurgy – A Global Market Review by former Executive Director of the European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA), Bernard Williams.
Bodycote buys Curtiss-Wright heat treatment business
Bodycote plc has acquired the heat treatment business of Curtiss-Wright Corp for US$52 million.

Optimism sets tone for PowderMet 2012
Last year’s double-digit growth is expected to continue in metal powders, with manufacturers reporting high demand driven largely by North American markets, says Anita Shaw…
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The new benefits of binder lubricants
Joseph Capus looks in on a session on binders taking place at the PowderMet 2011 conference in San Francisco and reports on what’s new in the field of binder lubricants in PM processing.
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Simulating flow can help avoid mould mistakes
Trial and error sometimes produces answers for an experienced MIM operator faced with a problem in the mould. But modelling is increasingly being called into play to cut costs and save time before production starts. The author of this piece, Marco Thornagel from Sigma Engineering, explains how a mathematical model can fit in with the realities of production…
Recognising static hazard is key to countering dust explosion danger
The hazards of combustible dust encompass a wide range of materials, industries, and processes – including metal powders. Any combustible material can burn rapidly when in a finely divided form. Now the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration has given notice that it intends to develop a standard that will comprehensively address the fire and explosion hazards of combustible dust…

EPMA’s smashing success in Barcelona
Euro PM2011, considered the pinnacle of the annual powder metallurgy calendar, set attendance records as well as the stage for industry growth. Joe Capus reports…
The new benefits of binder lubricants
Joseph Capus looks in on a session on binders taking place at the PowderMet 2011 conference in San Francisco and reports on what’s new in the field of binder lubricants in PM processing.
Attritors and Ferrite Grinding Applications
In today's electronic world, the demand for high quality ferrite products is rising rapidly. There are several types of ferrites and the preparation of all these are similar; the principal difference is in the raw material used.

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