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Kyocera Corporation to construct new R&D centre
January 13, 2021
Japan’s Kyocera Corporation has announced that it will begin construction of a new research and development centre in January 2021 at its Kokubu campus in Kirishima City, Kagoshima, Japan»
Rusal America expands line of sustainable, high-performance aluminium powders
January 13, 2021
Rusal America, Rye Brook, New York, USA, has expanded its aluminium product offerings to include a range of aluminium powders suitable for Additive Manufacturing applications»
Euro PM2021 Congress abstract deadline draws near
January 13, 2021
The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) has issued a reminder that the deadline for abstract submissions for presentations at its Euro PM2021 Congress & Exhibition will close on January 20, 2021»
Semiconductor shortage threatens global automotive production
January 13, 2021
A global semiconductor shortage is reported to be causing a number of automotive manufacturers to cut back on vehicle production, despite growing demand following the coronavirus (COVID-19)»
Equispheres launches new aluminium powders for AM
January 13, 2021
Equispheres, a materials science company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, has launched a new line of powder products intended to assist customers in achieving optimal results for speciality metal AM»
Sandvik completes acquisition of Miranda Tools
January 12, 2021
Sweden's Sandvik AB has completed the previously announced acquisition of the entire business of India-based Miranda Tools, a manufacturer of High-Speed Steel and solid carbide round tools»
FJ Industries appoints Rasmus Misser as its new CFO
January 11, 2021
FJ Industries, a Powder Metallurgy parts manufacturer headquartered in Ferritslev, Denmark, has appointed Rasmus Misser as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Misser will assume»
MPIF releases programme for MIM2021
January 11, 2021
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has released the programme for MIM2021: International Conference on Injection Molding of Metals, Ceramics and Carbides, which will take place as a virtual event»
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Are you safe or lucky? A look at Environment, Health and Safety in the PM industry
When the correct procedures are followed, a Powder Metallurgy facility can be a safe environment. Thankfully, many regulations are in place to avoid dangers to operatives, as well as the environmental impact of the production process. However, as with many manufacturing industries, there can be circumstances where hazardous situations arise and accidents happen.
In this article, Paul Hoffmann explains some of the unique risks associated with operating a PM facility. With extensive experience in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), built from forty years in manufacturing, and over twenty of those directly in the PM industry, he highlights the dangers and introduces some of the procedures that can be implemented to help avoid them.
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The hybridisation of pick-up trucks and the impact on the content of PM parts
Höganäs AB has over the last few years conducted teardowns on a number of vehicles to help understand the potential for Powder Metallurgy components in the automotive sector.
These have ranged from a compact class Toyota Yaris, to a large Ford F150 pick-up truck, and included both ICE power and hybrid models. Of particular interest to the US market is the truck class which, along with SUV models, accounts for around two-thirds of the US market.
To address the hybridisation potential for this size vehicle, Höganäs, Alvier Mechatronics and Dontyne Gears have developed a hybrid drive system concept utilising a number of PM components. Höganäs’s Dr Anders Flodin reports on their joint efforts and demonstrates a new mixed drive solution.
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MPIF’s 2019 PM Design Excellence Award winning parts highlight wide variety of applications
The winners in the 2019 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation, were announced during the POWDERMET2019 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, June 23–26, 2019.
Here, we present the Conventional ‘press and sinter’ PM components that received either Grand Prizes or Awards of Distinction.
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