Metalworking

Hyperion Expands Portfolio of Titanium Metal Technology

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Hyperion Metals Limited (ASX: HYM) (Hyperion or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Blacksand Technology, LLC (Blacksand) to investigate the commercial development of spherical titanium metal powders using the GSD technology and an option to enter into an exclusive license agreement for the patents associated with the technology (the Agreements).

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  • Hyperion Metals Limited (ASX: HYM) (Hyperion or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Blacksand Technology, LLC (Blacksand) to investigate the commercial development of spherical titanium metal powders using the GSD technology and an option to enter into an exclusive license agreement for the patents associated with the technology (the Agreements).
  • Hyperion has secured the exclusive rights to the patented Granulation-Sintering-Deoxygenation (GSD) technology developed by Dr. Z. Zak Fang for producing zero carbon, low-cost spherical titanium powders.
  • The price of titanium metal is approximately $8,500 per ton1, with the price of titanium spherical powder suitable for 3D printing potentially over $300,000 per ton1.
  • This recycling pathway for the GSD technology can reduce costs and significantly improve the sustainability of titanium metal manufacturing.

Desktop Metal Qualifies 4140 Low-Alloy Steel for High-Volume Additive Manufacturing of End-Use Parts With the Production System

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Desktop Metal is the first and only company to qualify 4140 low-alloy steel for use with metal binder jetting systems, enabling its use in mass production end-use part applications.

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  • Desktop Metal is the first and only company to qualify 4140 low-alloy steel for use with metal binder jetting systems, enabling its use in mass production end-use part applications.
  • The Production System P-50 enables production of up to 690,000 parts per year at a cost as low as $0.28 per cubic centimeter of sintered 4140 low-alloy steel.
  • Desktop Metals materials science team has validated that 4140 low-alloy steel printed on Production System technology and sintered by Desktop Metal meets MPIF 35 standards for structural powder metallurgy parts set by the Metal Powder Industries Federation.
  • Today, the Production System platform materials library includes 17-4 PH stainless steel, 316L stainless steel and 4140 low-alloy steel, each of which have been qualified by Desktop Metal.

Quintus Technologies HIP Marks Powder Metallurgy Expansion for Tiangong International Company

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

VSTERS, Sweden, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The acquisition of a Quintus Technologies Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) marks the success of the powder metallurgy (PM) manufacturing program launched three years ago by China's Tiangong International Company Limited.

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  • VSTERS, Sweden, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The acquisition of a Quintus Technologies Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) marks the success of the powder metallurgy (PM) manufacturing program launched three years ago by China's Tiangong International Company Limited.
  • "We chose to work with Quintus Technologies because the company has more than 60 years of history in the application of high pressure in advanced material densification," states Tiangong CEO Mr. Zhu Xiao Kun.
  • "With our long history in powder metallurgy, we are a good partner as Tiangong ramps up its production of high-performance high-speed steel billets."
  • A Hong Kong stock exchange-listed company (00826.HK), Tiangong specializes in special tool steel, die steel, titanium materials, and cutting tools.

Global Paper-backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The ever-increasing global population, supported by their improved purchasing power is driving end-use factors for the metal industry growth.

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  • The ever-increasing global population, supported by their improved purchasing power is driving end-use factors for the metal industry growth.
  • Abrasive adhesive discs are used in automotive weld shops, machine shops, automotive bodybuilding & press shops, paint shops, and re-finishing garages.
  • Asia-Pacific is estimated to witness healthy growth over the assessment period in paper-backing abrasive adhesive discs market, due to the well-performing automotive and the infrastructure industries.
  • High investments in residential and commercial construction may see increased demand for surface finishing and preparing applications, thereby, increasing the demand for abrasive adhesive discs.

Thompson Industrial Services Opens Cincinnati, OH Location

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

CINCINNATI, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thompson Industrial Services adds to its more than 20 regional offices with the opening of its new Cincinnati, Ohio location.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thompson Industrial Services adds to its more than 20 regional offices with the opening of its new Cincinnati, Ohio location.
  • With a well-established presence in Kentucky working with major utilities, Thompson Industrial Services is very optimistic about expanding its life cycle offerings to industrial facilities in the Tristate area and beyond.
  • Through automation, fully customizable equipment, and an incredibly deep knowledge/experience base, Thompson Industrial Services reduces downtime for facilities while providing superior chemical cleaning, water blasting, and other critical services.
  • Thompson Industrial Services also offers highly specialized services, including SCR catalyst cleaning, HRSG offline cleaning, and dry ice blasting for cleaning projects that cannot include moisture or abrasives.

Century Fasteners Corp. - Charles J. Salley, Hired

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

ELMHURST, N.Y., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Century Fasteners Corp. ( www.CenturyFasteners.com ) has hired fastener industry expert Charles J. Salley as the Western Regional Sales Manager.

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  • ELMHURST, N.Y., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Century Fasteners Corp. ( www.CenturyFasteners.com ) has hired fastener industry expert Charles J. Salley as the Western Regional Sales Manager.
  • As Western Regional Sales Manager, Charles will be responsible for account development, sales growth and customer relationships within the Century Fasteners western region.
  • Century Fasteners Corp. is a Master Distributor of fastener and non-fastener components to the military, aerospace, electronics, automotive, sheet metal fabrication, contract manufacturing, telecommunications and medical industries.
  • Visit us online to learn about the products and services offered by Century Fasteners Corp. www.CenturyFasteners.com .

Advanced Process Fluid & Monitoring Solutions for Aerospace

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids is exhibiting at Aeromat 2021, held virtually from May 24-26, 2021.

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  • b'CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids is exhibiting at Aeromat 2021, held virtually from May 24-26, 2021.
  • Quaker Houghton will be highlighting advanced technologies to improve your business with comprehensive solutions for the Aerospace industry including:\nHOCUT795 BThe#1 coolant used in aerospace machining applications.
  • With a robust presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world\'s most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies.
  • Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services.

Global Electroplating Market is estimated to account for US$ 21.9 Bn by end of 2027, Says Coherent Market Insights (CMI)

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The current applied causes the liquid metal to be shaped into the desired shape.

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  • The current applied causes the liquid metal to be shaped into the desired shape.
  • Electroplating is generally used in the military field to increase the effectiveness of current weapons systems.
  • In automobiles, it is used to reduce friction in moving parts by applying a thin layer of plating material to the moving part.
  • Ltd., Kuntz Electroplating Market Inc., Peninsula Metal Finishing Inc., Pioneer Metal Finishing, Roy Metal Finishing, Sharretts plating Co. Inc., J & N Metal Products LLC, and Bajaj Electroplaters\n"

LSP Technologies delivers Portable Laser Peening System to Airbus

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'DUBLIN, Ohio, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LSP Technologies, Inc. (LSPT) has delivered a Portable Laser Peening System to Airbus in Toulouse France, which is currently being tested and evaluated for operations at Airbus\'s maintenance and repair facilities.

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  • b'DUBLIN, Ohio, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LSP Technologies, Inc. (LSPT) has delivered a Portable Laser Peening System to Airbus in Toulouse France, which is currently being tested and evaluated for operations at Airbus\'s maintenance and repair facilities.
  • Airbus has branded it as the LEOPARD Peening System.\nLSP Technologies worked in close collaboration with Airbus to develop the LEOPARD System specifically to meet requirements for portability, fiber optic laser beam delivery, automation controls, and custom tooling.
  • The LEOPARD System is a breakthrough in laser peening technology that will advance the use of laser peening technology originally proven to extend the life of jet engine blades to aircraft structures not currently being laser peened.\n"Our partnership with Airbus has led to the development of the first-ever mobile laser peening system to peen complex aircraft structures that will ultimately lead to safer, longer-lasting structures," said Dr. Jeff Dulaney, LSP Technologies\' Chairman and CEO.
  • In addition to a robust laser peening services business, LSPT provides laser peening equipment and custom-engineered laser peening solutions.

DGAP-News: Oerlikon Metco Laser Center of Competence: A Major Technology for the Automotive and Aerospace Industries

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'Oerlikon Metco Laser Center of Competence: A Major Technology for the Automotive and Aerospace Industries\nThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.\nOerlikon Metco Laser Center of Competence: A Major Technology for the Automotive and Aerospace Industries\nWOHLEN, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / May 11, 2021 / Just a few months ago, Oerlikon Metco launched two completely new materials for high-speed laser cladding applications.

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  • b'Oerlikon Metco Laser Center of Competence: A Major Technology for the Automotive and Aerospace Industries\nThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.\nOerlikon Metco Laser Center of Competence: A Major Technology for the Automotive and Aerospace Industries\nWOHLEN, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / May 11, 2021 / Just a few months ago, Oerlikon Metco launched two completely new materials for high-speed laser cladding applications.
  • Now the coating specialist goes one step further: At the facility in Wohlen, Switzerland, Oerlikon Metco has built a unique laser center of competence, which gives customers access to the promising technology of laser cladding.
  • This opens up completely new possibilities for large parts,such as those produced by suppliers in the automotive and aerospace industries.
  • Therefore, laser cladding is also included in the additive manufacturing processes of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) or Laser Metal Deposition (LMD).