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  • Solar nano grinder
    Union Process, Inc, of Akron, Ohio, has built a 5-SDM Attritor for a solar technology application.
  • Ceradyne delivers ESAPI plates for US military
    Ceradyne Inc has received a three-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract for Enhanced Small Armor Protective Inserts (ESAPI) ceramic armour plates from The Defense Logistics Agency Group Support, Philadelphia, PA (USA).
  • Multilayer analysis for thin films
    A subsidiary of leading US powder metal manufacturer Ametek has developed a software system for analysis of multi-layer coatings of the type used in hardmetal tooling, among other applications.
  • MIM market to reach $3.7 billion by 2017
    The world metal and ceramic injection moulding market is forecast to reach $3.7 billion by the year 2017, according to a new comprehensive report by US market analysts Global Industry Analysts, Inc (GIA).
  • Ceramics in Munich next year
    The triennial ceramics trade fair, Ceramitec, is to be staged next year in Munich (22 – 25 May).
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Dr. W. Brian James is Manager of International Technical Service for Sales and Marketing for US based Hoeganaes Corporation. A PhD and chartered engineer, he is a fellow of AMPI International, fellow of...

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Features

  • 2C ceramics moves into the industrial reality zone 2C ceramics moves into the industrial reality zone
    The low weight, high performance characteristics of ceramic components means that ceramic injection moulding is an expanding business. A seven-country European research project has shown that technology can boost desirable traits in this powder technology…
  • Recognising static hazard is key to countering dust explosion danger 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…
  • A month for Trade Fairs
    Almost like waiting for a bus, when one trade show comes into view in October, there's another one almost directly behind it. First up this month is EuroPM2009, the established European annual PM fest, this year being staged in Copenhagen from 12 – 14 October. But following close behind comes Ceramitec (20 – 23 October) in Munich.
  • Looking at MW sintering and nickel diffusion Looking at MW sintering and nickel diffusion
    The countries of the former Eastern Bloc are using PM technologies developed during the Soviet era but combining and sharpening them by the use of imported new technologies…
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  • 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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