Metal processing

Graphene nanotubes in Turkey

OCSiAl, which makes graphene nanotubes, has appointed Hayim Pinhas AŞ as its new Turkish distributor.

Umicore pilots responsible cobalt supply scheme

Umicore has joined the development of Re I Source, a way to responsibly trace produced cobalt from the mine for use in electric cars.

Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China becomes subsidized open access

Funding for materials development

Materials specialist QuesTek has received three Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards to create new materials development software.

Tungsten alloy handbook

The MPIF reports that the Tungsten Heavy Alloy Handbook, written by Dr Randall M German, is now available for purchase through its website.

Registration opens for compacting/tooling seminar

Registration has opened for the MPIF's PM parts compacting and tooling seminar, taking place from 13–14 September 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania.

Sandvik to acquire screens and feeders manufacturer

Sandvik has signed a deal to acquire South African based company Kwatani, a supplier of screens and feeders for the mining industry.

Powder characterization specialist wins ASTM award

Anthony W Thornton from powder characterization company Micromeritics Instrument, has been awarded the 2021 ASTM William T Cavanaugh Memorial Award.

How graphene could revolutionize the metal industry

Graphene has been heralded as a revolutionary wonder material for engineering since its discovery in 2004 – even earning a Nobel Prize in 2010.

Euro PM2021 registration open

Registration is now open for the EPMA’s European PM conference and exhibition, Euro PM2021.