Hardmetals and ceramics

New distributor for ceramic microspheres

ATL Composites says that it is now a distributor for a range of hollow ceramic microspheres suitable for composites and fiber reinforced plastics.

Material with evolving internal structure is a cut above

Taking their inspiration from shells and grapefruits, engineers have created what they say is the first manufactured non-cuttable material.

Composites for high temperatures

Prepreg specialist Axiom says that it will develop a line of carbon/silicon carbide and silicon carbide/silicon carbide composite intermediates.

PowderMet2021 call for papers

The MPIF has issued a call for papers for PowderMet2021, which is planned to take place 20–23 June 2021, in Orlando, Florida.

Cutting tools designed for safe operation

Kyocera has extended two of its cutting tool ranges, with additional safety characteristics.

The North American PM Industry in 2020

Dean Howard, president of the MPIF, presents his report on the US powder metal (PM) industry in 2020.

Metals and ceramics combine for better chemistry

Embedding metallic nanoparticles inside ceramics could be key to exploiting their commercial potential in many applications

Graphene and ceramic combine to make toughest solid electrolyte

By taking advantage of the strength of graphene, researchers have doubled the toughness of a ceramic material used to make solid electrolytes.

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Hardmetal tools for ventilators

Ceratizit has supplied a range of hardmetal tools to McLaren Racing to produce artificial ventilators for the UK’s NHS.