Haynes International Inc.(BRIEFS)
Haynes International Inc. has recently developed Haynes HR-224, a
high-temperature nickel-based alloy with excellent oxidation resistance
at elevated temperatures. It contains controlled additions . . .
GKN Aerospace.(BRIEFS)(GKN Aerospace Services)(Brief
article)
GKN Aerospace has established a joint venture company with
Rolls-Royce to carry out research and development into the use of
composite materials in aero engine fan blades. The joint . . .
Dynamet Technology.(BRIEFS)(contracts between Dynamet Technology
and Naval Air Systems )(Brief article)
Dynamet Technology has been awarded a Phase I SBIR contract by the
Naval Air Systems Command for the development of its innovative
damage-resistant titanium alloys for hydraulic tubing for the . . .
Ceradyne Inc.(BRIEFS)(Ceradyne Inc. has acquired by Ceradyne
Advanced Products Inc.)(Brief article)
Ceradyne Inc. has acquired certain patents and intellectual
property covering a proprietary technical ceramic bearing for
"downhole" oil drilling. The "stack bearing" was
developed with . . .
Brush Wellman Inc.(BRIEFS)(Brief article)
Brush Wellman Inc. has entered into a Phase II Technology
Investment Agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense for the
construction and start up of a $90.4 million primary beryllium facility
in . . .
Ceramic nanoparticles build friction resistance in
engines.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
Ceramic nanoparticles that reduce friction and restore metal in
both diesel and gasoline powered engines are available from CerMet Lab
Co., Southfield, Mich. During treatment, engine oil carries . . .
Stainless steel laminates reduce weight in vehicle panels.(METALS
POLYMERS CERAMICS)
The main advantage of all-metal sandwich panels is the improved
strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio as compared to solid sheet
structures, report researchers in a presentation at the Sixth . . .
Ford Shelby is first Mustang to have a carbon fiber hood.(METALS
POLYMERS CERAMICS)
The new 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 KR (for "King of the
Road") is said by Ford Motor Co. to be the most powerful production
Mustang ever produced, and the first to feature a carbon fiber hood.
Carbon . . .
Folding wings allow plane to be trailered like a boat.(Of
Material Interest)
ICON Aircraft introduced the ICON A5, a two-seat sport plane with
retractable landing gear for flying off land and water. Distinctive to
this plane are patent-pending folding wings that allow it to . . .
Dragon on duty at the Nashville Children's Theatre.(Of
Material Interest)(Nashville Children's Theatre)(Brief
article)
The finishing touch to a major construction project undertaken by
the Nashville Children's Theatre is a sculpture of its whimsical
dragon mascot. Located adjacent to downtown Nashville and highly . . .
Fishing for volunteers.(Guest Editorial)(Editorial)
Sometimes, finding volunteers for a particular cause can be a lot
like fishing. Just as Tom Sawyer used his wit to attract volunteers to
help whitewash a fence, you need to lure the unsuspecting . . .
Experience MS&T.(Guest Editorial)
There are 38,000 members of ASM International and every one of us
has his or her own reasons for attending the 95th Annual Meeting of the
Society next month in Pittsburgh.
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. . .
Energy coverage at MS&T.(Editorial)(Editorial)
The importance of efficient and cost-effective power generation is
growing in every area of manufacturing and production, and this is
reflected in the extensive energy programming at . . .
Pastimes.
Selected items from the pages of the monthly magazine of ASM
International: Metal Progress (1930-86) and its successor, Advanced
Materials & Processes (1985-present).
60 YEARS AGO ...
August . . .
Musical metals.(STRESS RELIEF)
The four chemical elements cited most often in musical songs and
compositions are, in this order, silver, gold, tin, and oxygen, followed
by copper and iron, according to a study carried out by . . .
Not like the old Russian cars.(STRESS RELIEF)(Mazda Motor
Corp.)(Brief article)
Mazda says it will present this all-new show car at this
year's Moscow International Automobile Salon in August. The concept
is a sporty, compact crossover SUV designed especially for the . . .
Flying eye on the universe.(STRESS RELIEF)(Brief article)
The main mirror for NASA's new airborne eye on the universe is
now ready for installation in this modified Boeing 747 SP after being
transformed from a carefully shaped and polished piece of glass . . .
Robots destroy blood clots!(STRESS RELIEF)
The image shows an artist's rendition of a tiny robot
approaching a malfunctioning red blood cell in order to destroy it.
Nanobots are operated by remote control under an optical microscope.
They . . .
Sweeter sounds from infected violins.(STRESS RELIEF)(Brief
article)
Violins made of rotten wood produce a fresher and smoother sound,
say Swiss researchers. A dose of rot makes the wood less dense, and the
researchers believe that a similar effect of the cold . . .
The real iron man.(STRESS RELIEF)(Raytheon Co.)(Brief
article)
Raytheon Company's newest research facility in Salt Lake City,
Utah, is developing a robotic suit for the soldier of tomorrow. Known as
the Exoskeleton, it's built from a combination of . . .
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