News for November 2011

News Archive

PM2012 call for papers

The 2012 European Powder Metallurgy (PM) Congress in Basel, Switzerland, on 16-19 September 2012, is calling for technical papers.

OM Group Q3 profit hit by VAC acquisition

OM Group reported a net loss of US$68.3 million in the third quarter of 2011 following the acquisition of VAC Holding in August.

Fraunhofer ILT wins award for additive manufacturing

North Rhine-Westphalia’s 2011 Innovation Award in the 'Innovation' category has been awarded to Professor Reinhart Poprawe, Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and his team for their research into additive manufacturing.

PLANSEE's Tantal certified as conflict-free

PLANSEE's Tantal (tantalum) has been certified by the Electronic Industry Citizen Coalition (EICC) as 'conflict-free', meaning the tantalum has been obtained from ethically acceptable sources.

Sandvik buys remaining Seco Tools shares

Sandvik AB plans to acquire the remaining shares in the metal-cutting tools manufacturer Seco Tools AB.

Takoda acquires Danco Metal Products

Private investment firm Takoda Group LLC has acquired metal fabricator Danco Metal Products Inc, which has served the metal and lexan fabrication industry for more than 70 years.

United Alloy expands Wisconsin facility

United Alloy is expanding its Wisconsin facility by 21,000 ft2, adding 32 new jobs.

Hoeganaes addresses safety concerns after incidents

Hoeganaes says it has implemented various safety measures following the three incidents at its Gallatin Plant in Tennessee, USA.

Parmatech exhibits MIM for medical device industry at BIOMEDevice

Parmatech Corporation, provider of custom manufactured metal injection moulding (MIM) components and services, will feature a range of its capabilities for the medical device industry at BIOMEDevice San Jose,CA, USA, on 6-7 December, 2011.

China Shen Zhou's Q3 lifted by fluorite sales

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc saw a near doubling of revenues in the third quarter (Q3) of 2011 to US$7.1 million on soaring fluorite sales.

Guide on sintering of steels from Linde

Linde Group has published a guide on sintering of steels, focusing on the use of atmospheres in powder metal sintering.

Kennametal announces new indexable milling insert grade

Kennametal has announced a new grade of indexable milling insert for steel and stainless steel.

Sandvik cuts 365 jobs in Sweden

Sandvik AB is cutting 365 jobs in Sweden affecting employees at Sandvik Materials Technology and Sandvik Mining and Construction, as well as employees at Sandvik Materials Technology, as part ifthe Sandvik Group’s “new strategic direction and organisation”.

ERAMET's Q3 turnover down 3.3%

ERAMET Group has reported a 3.3% fall in turnover for the third quarter (Q3) of 2011 to €792 million compared to the same period, saying results were hit by exchange rate trends and, to a lesser extent, nickel and manganese prices.

Carpenter to build manufacturing facility in Alabama

Carpenter Technology Corporation will construct its 400,000 ft2 manufacturing facility, which was announced last August to meet customer demand for alloy products, in Limestone County, Alabama, USA.

Indo-US MIM Tec creates medical device firm

Indo-US MIM Tec plans to separate its medical device contract manufacturing services resulting in an independent, focused company, Indo-Med.

Tungsten off-take agreement for Deutsche Rohstoff

Deutsche Rohstoff AG has signed an off-take agreement with Global Tungsten & Powders Corp for all tungsten concentrates, which will be produced in the Wolfram Camp Mine in Queensland, Australia, from the beginning of 2012.

DIRA-GREEN project requests PM feedback

The DIRA-GREEN project, which aims to develop a fast and reliable inspection tool based on digital radiography for the inspection of green parts, is asking for feedback from the PM industry.

EPMA launches PM ISO standards newsletter

The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) has published its first newsletter on ISO standards in PM.

Höganäs continues economic recovery

Höganäs continues to return solid growth and high profitability, according to CEO Alrik Danielsson.

Eisenmann acquires carbonisation specialist Ruhstrat

Eisenmann AG has acquired carbonisation specialist Ruhstrat GmbH, headquartered in Bovenden-Lenglern, Germany.

PTECH 2011 ceramics and PM conference opens in Brazil

PTECH 2011 – the eight International Latin American Conference on Powder Technology is taking place on 6-9 November 2011 in Florianópolis, Brazil.

China tin imports rocket

China's tin imports surged to 3,610 tonnes in September, up by 125% on the previous month and 167% compared to September last year.