http://www.metal-powder.net/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:31:23 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/ http://www.metal-powder.net/_common/img/template/metal-powder/site-logo.gif http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7951/vale-inco-strike-talks-break-down/ Talks aimed at ending the bitter eight-month strike at Vale Inco’s Sudbury, Ontario, nickel production facility broke down last weekend. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7951/vale-inco-strike-talks-break-down/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7950/restructuring-benefits-gkn-pm-businesses/ GKN has reported a positive outlook for its PM businesses, due in part to group restructuring. “GKN has made significant progress in realigning its operations to weaker markets and preserving cash,” said Sir Kevin Smith, chief executive of GKN plc. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7950/restructuring-benefits-gkn-pm-businesses/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7949/apelian-to-chair-materials-panel/ Diran Apelian, director of Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Metal processing Institute and Howmet professor of mechanical engineering at WPI has been selected to chair a US blue ribbon panel that will look at how materials and materials processes could lead to energy efficiency, energy security and reductions in carbon emissions. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7949/apelian-to-chair-materials-panel/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7948/new-facility-to-research-fan-blades/ As part of the development of its aerospace business, GKN has opened a new £14.8 million aerospace facility on the Isle of Wight, UK, to research environmental lightweight fan (ELF) blade production. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:37:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7948/new-facility-to-research-fan-blades/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7909/q4-boost-for-federalmogul/ PM auto parts producer Federal-Mogul Corporation has reported strong profitability in Q4 2009, with higher gross margin, improved net income of $43 million and a record cash flow of $251 million. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:58:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7909/q4-boost-for-federalmogul/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7908/new-kid-sb-strikes-deal-with-carpenter/ SB Specialty Metals LLC, a new PM player, has struck a supply deal with Carpenter Powder Products after buying the assets of Crucible Service Centers from the bankrupt Crucible Materials Corp. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:57:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7908/new-kid-sb-strikes-deal-with-carpenter/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7803/restructuring-plans-for-ecka/ Ecka Granules in Germany has appointed EA Metal Powders, based Columbia, South Carolina, USA, as its exclusive sales agent in North America for copper and copper-alloy powders. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:16:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7803/restructuring-plans-for-ecka/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7802/hc-starck-sells-catalyst-business-/ HC Starck has sold its AMPERKAT business to Evonik Degussa GmbH, based in Essen, Germany. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7802/hc-starck-sells-catalyst-business-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7801/steel-foam-could-replace-bones/ Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an aluminium steel foam using a combination of powder and cast metal that has a similar elasticity to bone. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:59:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7801/steel-foam-could-replace-bones/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7799/the-experts-expert/ Materials testing, analysis and consultancy firm Ceram has appointed Dr Paul Myers as principal consultant for refractories. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:52:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7799/the-experts-expert/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7621/new-separators-for-tin-atomising-system/ Russell Finex is supplying its range of separators to Atomising Systems Ltd as part of an atomising system for a major tin producer and exporter in China. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:47:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7621/new-separators-for-tin-atomising-system/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7586/alpha-acquires-maxtech/ Alpha Sintered Metals Inc, based in Ridgway, USA, has bought Maxtech Manufacturing Inc, based in Quebec, Canada. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:59:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7586/alpha-acquires-maxtech/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7585/pm-awards-announced/ The European Powder Metallurgy Association has announced its ‘Awards for Excellence in Powder Metallurgy’ competition for 2010, which this year will be sponsored by Metal Powder Report magazine. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:57:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7585/pm-awards-announced/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7386/umicore-smiles-through/ The Belgian materials group, Umicore, said its performance in the second half of 2009 improved substantially from the low levels seen in the first part of the year. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:24:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7386/umicore-smiles-through/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7385/kmat-opens-in-the-uk/ Hamburg-based metal powder supplier, K-mat GmbH, has opened a dedicated UK office in North Yorkshire. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:21:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7385/kmat-opens-in-the-uk/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7416/us-car-makers-on-a-roll/ Ford and General Motors, both heavy users of PM parts in both engines and transmissions, began the year well with double digit sales gains in January as the crisis at Toyota deepened with a US sales decline of 16% in January. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7416/us-car-makers-on-a-roll/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7407/black-decker-q4-profits-down/ US home toolmaker Black & Decker Corp, an early adopter of powder metal technology, announced fourth quarter earnings of $33.9 million, down from $43.7 million in Q4 2008. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:50:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7407/black-decker-q4-profits-down/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7380/china-renewing-steel-capacity/ China is accelerating renewal of its steel making capacity at higher than planned rates. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:14:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7380/china-renewing-steel-capacity/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7376/vale-to-break-voisey-nickel-strike/ Vale Inco says it is to restart production at its Voisey’s Bay, Labrador nickel mine and associated processing facility located in Newfoundland despite an unresolved six-month strike over contract terms. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:10:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7376/vale-to-break-voisey-nickel-strike/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7375/call-for-investment-in-rare-earth-supply-chain/ High-performance magnet producers in the US are calling on the government to unite federal agencies in tackling a perceived looming rare earth metals “supply crisis”. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7375/call-for-investment-in-rare-earth-supply-chain/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7383/gm-to-build-electric-motors/ General Motors is to build its own electric motors for hybrid and electric vehicles. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:18:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7383/gm-to-build-electric-motors/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7262/new-facility-to-test-sputtering/ PLANSEE High Performance Materials has installed a new PVD coatings facility that will allow it to develop and analyze sputtering targets in-house. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:57:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7262/new-facility-to-test-sputtering/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7233/commercialisation-of-titaniumtantalum-alloys/ Dynamet Technology, Inc, based in Burlington, USA has been awarded a Phase IIB grant from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to further develop its titanium–tantalum alloys for improved biomedical implants and medical devices. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:21:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7233/commercialisation-of-titaniumtantalum-alloys/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7232/grant-to-produce-magnesium-powders/ Hart Metals Inc, based in Tamaqua, Pa, USA, has received US$1.6 million from the US Department of Defense (DOD) to develop new atomised high-performance magnesium alloy powders. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:10:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7232/grant-to-produce-magnesium-powders/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7195/positive-year-end-report-from-hgans-/ In its year end report, Höganäs reported a good fourth quarter and revealed its plans to invest in R&D. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:58:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7195/positive-year-end-report-from-hgans-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7193/name-change-for-schlenk/ Schlenk Metallpulver GmbH & Co. KG has changed its name and legal form to Schlenk Metallic Pigments GmbH. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:54:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/7193/name-change-for-schlenk/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6991/retooling-plans-for-ohio-plant/ Cincinnati Inc, a manufacturer of compacting presses, laser cutting systems, press brakes, and shears based in Ohio, says that it is investing 10% of its 2009 and 2010 sales to retool its plant. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:23:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6991/retooling-plans-for-ohio-plant/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6990/sales-contract-for-pm-tool-steels/ Crucible Industries LLC, based in Syracuse, NY, has partnered with Pennsylvania-based Latrobe Specialty Steel Distribution for the sales and marketing of Crucible Particle Metallurgy. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6990/sales-contract-for-pm-tool-steels/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6989/molybdenum-listed-on-lme/ The London Metal Exchange (LME) has listed its first molybdenum brands for delivery following the plans for new contracts to trade the metal. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6989/molybdenum-listed-on-lme/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6884/powder-metallurgy-summer-school/ The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) is planning a Powder Metallurgy Summer School, which will take place in Madrid, Spain, from Monday 5th July to Friday 9th July 2010. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:26:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6884/powder-metallurgy-summer-school/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6870/-parmatech-opens-new-mim-plant/ Parmatech-Proform Corp says that it plans to open a new 25,000 ft2 metal injection moulding (MIM) manufacturing plant in East Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:55:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6870/-parmatech-opens-new-mim-plant/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6847/harbec-plastics-offers-extended-dmls-manufacture-/ Harbec Plastics, Inc, based in Ontario, NY, US, has upgraded its direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) machine to run stainless steel, cobalt chrome, maraging steel, directmetal20 and titanium. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:40:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6847/harbec-plastics-offers-extended-dmls-manufacture-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6846/simulation-improves-powder-distribution/ Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have designed a simulation technique that could improve the distribution of metal powder in a die. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:36:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6846/simulation-improves-powder-distribution/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6667/epma-director-sets-out-forecast-for-2010/ Speaking exclusively to Metal Powder Report, Jonathan Wroe, executive director of the European Metal Powder Association (EPMA) outlined his forecast for the PM industry in 2010. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:26:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6667/epma-director-sets-out-forecast-for-2010/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6636/sandvik-invests-in-dmls/ Sandvik has invested in a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) machine, which, it says, can significantly reduce the time required to cost-effectively develop working prototypes, particularly in the field of medical devices and complex custom-made instruments. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:47:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6636/sandvik-invests-in-dmls/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6635/partnership-to-sell-advanced-metal-powder/ Crucible Industries LLC has partnered with Latrobe Specialty Steel Distribution for the sales and marketing of the company’s Crucible Particle Metallurgy (CPM) advanced powder metal material. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:44:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6635/partnership-to-sell-advanced-metal-powder/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6459/signs-of-recovery-in-nickel-market/ Demand for nickel is set to rise again over the next few years after a recent fall in prices, says a report from UK-based Roskill Information Services. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6459/signs-of-recovery-in-nickel-market/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6460/arnold-sells-chinese-powder-core-business-/ Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation has reported the sale of its powder core business unit located in Shenzhen, China to Micrometals, Inc of Anaheim, California. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6460/arnold-sells-chinese-powder-core-business-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6463/new-lab-will-develop-functional-nanomaterials/ Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and BASF SE have founded a joint laboratory for the production of nanomaterials in Karlsruhe, Germany. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6463/new-lab-will-develop-functional-nanomaterials/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6272/award-for-metal-processing-expert-/ Diran Apelian, director of the Metal Processing Institute at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, USA, has received the 2010 Robert Earll McConnell Award from the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME). Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6272/award-for-metal-processing-expert-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6273/slow-recovery-for-2010/ According to a new statement Michael E. Lutheran newly elected president of the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), the PM industry faces a slow recovery in 2010, but will return to its previous strength. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6273/slow-recovery-for-2010/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6274/2010-test-standards-released/ New 2010 editions of Standard Test Methods for Metal Powders and Powder Metallurgy Products, and Standard 35, Materials Standards for PM Self-Lubricating Bearings have been issued by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF). Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6274/2010-test-standards-released/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6022/joint-venture-for-diesel-exhaust-treatment/ Robert Bosch GmbH, DEUTZ AG, and Eberspächer GmbH & Co. KG have set up a joint venture in the area of diesel exhaust aftertreatment. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:22:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6022/joint-venture-for-diesel-exhaust-treatment/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6021/saab-assets-sold-to-china/ GM has announced that Saab Automobile AB has sold Saab its 9-3 and current 9-5 models, along with powertrain technology and tooling to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. Ltd (BAIC). Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:18:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6021/saab-assets-sold-to-china/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6020/markets-levelling-out-for-miba/ Miba, a manufacturer of sintered components for the automotive industry, has recorded decreased sales in its last market report, but suggests that there is a levelling-out of markets discernible in the third quarter. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:14:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/6020/markets-levelling-out-for-miba/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5899/new-materials-from-eos/ EOS has developed new metal materials for its OSINT M 270 systems: EOS NickelAlloy IN718 and EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:43:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5899/new-materials-from-eos/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5898/equipping-metal-components-with-rfid-chips/ Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing and Advanced Materials IFAM in Bremen, Germany have made it possible to equip metallic components with RFID (radio frequency identification) chips during the operating process. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:40:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5898/equipping-metal-components-with-rfid-chips/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5829/ceramic-fibres-deemed-of-high-concern-by-echa/ The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has included two ceramic fibre materials in its Candidate List of 15 substances of very high concern. The list will formally be updated in January 2010. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5829/ceramic-fibres-deemed-of-high-concern-by-echa/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5670/plansee-targets-aluminium-and-copper/ Plansee plans to expand its range of sputtering targets for all types of metallic functional layers used in LCD displays with the addition of aluminium and copper. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5670/plansee-targets-aluminium-and-copper/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5671/stable-outlook-for-bodycote/ Treating and pressing specialist Bodycote’s has released its latest interim management statement, in which the company says that sales and trends in its sectors have remained stable over the last six months. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5671/stable-outlook-for-bodycote/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5672/general-motors-ceo-ousted/ General Motor’s chief executive officer (CEO) Fritz Henderson has resigned after only eight months in the role, according to reports. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5672/general-motors-ceo-ousted/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5533/new-filter-for-molten-metal-pours/ Ametek Foundry Products has partnered with Comanche Technologies, a leader in metal filtration casting applications, in developing Cerra-Flex®, an innovative new line of refractory cloth filters. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5533/new-filter-for-molten-metal-pours/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5534/marucci-to-head-rd-at-hoeganaes/ US powder giant Hoeganaes Corporation has appointed Michael L Marucci as director of Research and Development reporting to the company’s president, Dave Kasputis. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5534/marucci-to-head-rd-at-hoeganaes/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5538/using-acoustics-to-detect-mim-flaws/ The Modal Shop, Inc has developed a resonant acoustic method called NDT-RAM which detects internal and external flaws in metal injection moulded (MIM) parts. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5538/using-acoustics-to-detect-mim-flaws/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5341/powder-sales-up-but-slowly/ US auto sales during October climbed again to an annualised manufacturing rate of 10.4 million vehicles from September’s 9.2 million. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5341/powder-sales-up-but-slowly/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5342/valve-maker-shuts-off-pirates/ Piracy is gaining momentum – and not only on the world’s seas. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5342/valve-maker-shuts-off-pirates/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5343/tomkins-reports-improvements/ The UK-based parent company of Canadian PM components manufacturer Stackpole has reported improvements in its financial position. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5343/tomkins-reports-improvements/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5267/new-improved-mim-furnaces/ Centorr Vacuum Industries has introduced two new full size metal injection moulding furnaces. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5267/new-improved-mim-furnaces/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5181/us-support-for-manufacturing/ PM manufacturers in the US are among those who could benefit from last week’s decision by the government to expand net operating loss (NOL) tax relief as part of the Unemployment Insurance Bill. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5181/us-support-for-manufacturing/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5182/atomising-course-to-run-again/ The Perdac/Atomising Systems course “Atomising Metals for Powder Production” is to run again on 25 and 26 March, 2010, in Manchester, UK. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5182/atomising-course-to-run-again/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5002/two-orders-for-centorr/ New Hampshire-based Centorr Vacuum Industries (CVI) has received orders for two high-temperature sintering furnaces for 2009-2010 delivery from customers in the US and South America. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5002/two-orders-for-centorr/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5003/pcd-drill-for-composites-via-pm/ Tooling giant Walther has developed a sintered polycrystalline diamond (PCD) spiral flute drill manufactured by PM specifically for composite materials such as carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fibre reinforced plastics (GFRP). Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5003/pcd-drill-for-composites-via-pm/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5004/chemicals-guidance-from-europe-/ The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published Guidance on Chemical Safety Assessment in a Nutshell. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5004/chemicals-guidance-from-europe-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5006/atw-companies-acquire-mim-business/ Parmatech-Proform Corporation, a subsidiary of metal components specialist ATW Companies Inc has acquired the metal injection moulding (MIM) business of Morgan Advanced Ceramics. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/5006/atw-companies-acquire-mim-business/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4894/reach-stakeholders-gather/ The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) which is in charge of implementing REACH environmental legislation is staging its third Stakeholders’ Day at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre, Finland on 7 December. Up to 500 participants are expected. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4894/reach-stakeholders-gather/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4895/china-trader-buys-into-canadian-nickel/ China’s largest nickel trader is taking a 15% stake in Royal Nickel Corp, a small mining outfit led by former Inco executives including ex-CEO Scott Hand. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4895/china-trader-buys-into-canadian-nickel/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4896/delphi-back-on-the-road/ Former Tier One PM auto parts supplier Delphi has emerged from Chapter 11, almost four years after it filed for bankruptcy protection and signalled the start of the downward spiral that has since decimated Detroit and the US auto business. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4896/delphi-back-on-the-road/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4898/metalysis-grant-boost/ A £1.5 million development grant to Metalysis, is to help provide 90 jobs at the speciality metals technology innovator. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4898/metalysis-grant-boost/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4899/lutheran-to-head-mpif/ Michael E Lutheran, vice president of United States Metal Powders Inc (USMP), based in Flemington, New Jersey has been elected president of the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) and Barton White, president of SCM Metal Products Inc, of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, was elected president of the Metal Powder Producers Association (MPPA). Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4899/lutheran-to-head-mpif/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4900/umicore-does-better-in-q3/ Business performance at Belgian materials group Umicore improved in Q3, reflecting a combination of better than expected sales developments in most segments and the effect of cost reductions. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4900/umicore-does-better-in-q3/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4903/omh-secures-major-interest-in-manganese-project/ OM Holdings Limited (OMH) has bought a large stake in the Tshipi é Ntle manganese project in the Kalahari Basin, South Africa. It has acquired 49.9% equity from co-investors. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4903/omh-secures-major-interest-in-manganese-project/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4774/metaldyne-sale-over/ Metaldyne Corporation has completed the sale of substantially all of its assets to MD Investors Corporation. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4774/metaldyne-sale-over/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4775/china-tops-world-league-table/ Data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows a total of 1.3 million vehicles were sold in China during September, up 77.8% year on year. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4775/china-tops-world-league-table/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4776/india-vehicle-exports-boom/ India, with the ninth largest auto industry in the world, is becoming a major export base for the global business. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4776/india-vehicle-exports-boom/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4785/pm-bounces-back-for-gkn/ GKN’s powder metallurgy business returned to profit in June, towards the end of a half year that was described by Sir Kevin Smith, CEO of UK-based GKN plc as “very challenging”. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4785/pm-bounces-back-for-gkn/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4787/upgrade-to-global-powder-metallurgy-database/ The online Global Powder Metallurgy Database (GPMD) has added a new section which contains more than 130 full fatigue curves for a number of Fe, Cu and C steels covering a range of material conditions and fatigue loading conditions. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4787/upgrade-to-global-powder-metallurgy-database/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4788/metal-powder-process-creates-stable-nanowires/ Researchers from Japan have developed a method for producing metal nanowires that heats carbon nanotubes and a metal powder together in a vacuum. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4788/metal-powder-process-creates-stable-nanowires/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4793/more-secrets-trouble-in-detroit/ Following the jailing of three people earlier this year in the wake of the conspiracy to steal trade secrets from powder-forging experts Metaldyne (Metal Powder Report, March 2009), the FBI has filed trade secrets theft charges in Detroit against a former employee of Ford. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4793/more-secrets-trouble-in-detroit/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4117/hgans-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. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4117/hgans-pop-centre-aims-to-lift-powder-metal-development/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4119/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. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4119/guidelines-designed-to-steer-new-course-for-pm-design/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4032/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. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/4032/new-automotive-pm-parts-listing/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3906/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. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3906/new-standard-for-carney-funnel-flow-rate/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3847/clunkers-deals-net-29-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. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3847/clunkers-deals-net-29-billion/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3792/gkn-auto-business-returns-to-profitability-/ GKN, which owns Hoeganaes Corporation, has reported an upload in its auto business, which includes powder metallurgy. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3792/gkn-auto-business-returns-to-profitability-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3793/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. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3793/bowman-international-acquires-former-competitor/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3794/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. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3794/ami-doduco-expands-european-silver-powder-production/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3633/ecka-makin-caught-in-copper-crunch-as-q1-sales-plummet/ The non-ferrous powder metallurgy business was rocked last month by the news that two leading players in Germany and the UK had filed for insolvency. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3633/ecka-makin-caught-in-copper-crunch-as-q1-sales-plummet/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3640/new-mim-factory-showcases-elnik-furnaces/ German injection moulder Hock Sachsen GmbH has moved to a new MIM facility, located in Schwarzenberg, near Leipzig, Germany, along with four furnaces and three catalytic ovens supplied by Elnik Systems. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3640/new-mim-factory-showcases-elnik-furnaces/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3642/clunkers-programme-provides-boost/ Auto parts supplier Magna International, one of the bidders for GM’s European operations, has decided to put its North American factories on overtime and six-day work schedules because of demand driven by the “cash for clunkers” programme, said Jim Tobin, its executive VP for business development . Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3642/clunkers-programme-provides-boost/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3643/metaldynes-assets-sold/ A recession-driven sale has seen one of the PM industry’s sinter-forged products pioneers fall under new ownership. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3643/metaldynes-assets-sold/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3649/top-paper-prize-for-hoeganaes/ A Hoeganaes submission, "Development of a Dual-Phase Precipitation-Hardening PM Stainless Steel" has won the Howard I Sanderow Outstanding Technical Paper Award. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3649/top-paper-prize-for-hoeganaes/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3783/rio-tinto-cuts-price-of-iron-ore-/ Rio Tinto Ltd has made an agreement with Nippon Steel Corp to cut its iron ore prices by more than a third for 2009, foreshadowing likely price decreases in the industry as a whole. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3783/rio-tinto-cuts-price-of-iron-ore-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2990/2010-powder-metallurgy-world-congress-call-for-papers/ The European Powder Metallurgy Association has published its ‘Call for Papers’ for the 2010 Powder Metallurgy World Congress, to be held in Florence, Italy, 10-14 October 2010. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2990/2010-powder-metallurgy-world-congress-call-for-papers/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2995/partnership-to-develop-cnc-reinforced-aluminium/ Bayer MaterialScience is partnering with three companies that specialise in aluminium powder metallurgy to develop customized, carbon nanotube-reinforced aluminium materials. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2995/partnership-to-develop-cnc-reinforced-aluminium/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2996/mdm-starts-work-on-sinter-project/ MDM Engineering Group Limited has commenced work on the front-end engineering and design phase of a sinter plant project in Hotazel, South Africa. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2996/mdm-starts-work-on-sinter-project/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2997/tin-nanotubes-grown-from-droplets/ Researchers from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, have developed a new technique for producing tin disulphide (SnS2) nanotubes by ‘growing’ them from a metal droplet. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2997/tin-nanotubes-grown-from-droplets/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2999/componenta-merges-foundry-businesses/ Finnish cast component supplier Componenta Corp plans to merge its two foundry business units in Heerlen, The Netherlands, into one entity. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2999/componenta-merges-foundry-businesses/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3000/new-ceo-for-siemens-metals/ Werner Auer has been appointed the CEO of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3000/new-ceo-for-siemens-metals/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3006/positive-future-for-pm-industry/ According to Mark C Paullin, president of the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), opportunities in the automotive and green industries could help the powder metal (PM) industry ride out the current recession. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3006/positive-future-for-pm-industry/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3007/excellence-award-winners/ The winners of the 2009 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) have been announced at PowderMet2009. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3007/excellence-award-winners/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2509/plansee-pushes-profit-and-capacity/ Austrian hardmetals specialists Plansee drove consolidated sales up 2 per cent to €1.1 billion in the fiscal year 2008 – 2009 which ended on February 28. In a tough market roughly half the sales came from Europe with America and Asia contributing the other 50 per cent. The group continued to strengthen its global position and completed an investment programme worth a total of €400 million. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2509/plansee-pushes-profit-and-capacity/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2489/kennametal-scores-in-popcorn-market/ Popcorn screens are vital for protecting the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems that reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in coal-fired power plants. Flue gas has to pass through so the SCR system can do its job. But flue gas contains highly abrasive and corrosive popcorn ash, which can foul and blind the system. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/2489/kennametal-scores-in-popcorn-market/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3791/nidec-and-ntn-to-unwind-fdb-production-/ Nidec Corporation and NTN Corporation have signed an agreement that allows Nidec to purchase all of NTN's interest in two joint ventures. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3791/nidec-and-ntn-to-unwind-fdb-production-/ http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3645/bowman-names-new-technical-director/ Bearings and sintering specialist Bowman International has appointed Paul Mitchell its technical director. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metal-powder.net/view/3645/bowman-names-new-technical-director/