News for September 2009

News Archive

Höganäs’ PoP Centre aims to lift powder metal development

This month sees the opening of an innovative new centre in Höganäs, Sweden, aimed at promoting the advantages of metal powder technology and provide support for new application development projects.

Guidelines designed to steer new course for PM design

A new set of guidelines for engineers and others who design or specify high performance pressed and sintered PM parts is on the road to publication in 2011.

New automotive PM parts listing

The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has set up a continually-updated online document covering specific PM parts applications in North American, European, and Asian light vehicles.

New standard for Carney Funnel flow rate

A new international ASTM standard has been developed to measure the flow rate of metal powders using c Carney Funnel.

Clunkers’ deals net $2.9 billion

US car dealers submitted more than 690 000 deals worth about $2.9 billion in government rebates under the “Cash for Clunkers” car scrappage scheme that ran during July and August.

GKN auto business returns to profitability

GKN, which owns Hoeganaes Corporation, has reported an upload in its auto business, which includes powder metallurgy.

Bowman International acquires former competitor

Bearings and sintering specialist Bowman International has acquired most of the assets of former competitor Oilite Bearings Ltd, after the UK-based manufacturer was placed into administration at the end of 2008.

AMI DODUCO expands European silver powder production

AMI DODUCO, a Technitrol company, has completed a two-year expansion of its silver powder production and recovery capacity in Europe.