Current markets for PM structural parts are dominated by applications in automotive (internal combustion) engines and transmissions. The predicted expansion in the volumes of electric and hybrid vehicles drives therefore
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Sponsored editorial: Refractory metals such as molybdenum and tungsten can increase the lifetime of furnace components significantly. They hold up to highest temperatures (2400°C / 4350°F) and are exceptionally suited for the use in vacuum and protectiv
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A knowledge of fatigue properties is essential for the successful design and manufacture of structural PM parts. A number of papers presented at the MPIF’s PowderMet 2011 Conference, held in
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In part two of this exclusive review for ipmd.net, Dr David Whittaker reports on two papers presented at the MPIF’s PowderMet 2011 Conference, focusing on the fatigue properties of PM
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The Powder Metallurgy (PM) industry has long faced the challenge of convincing the market of its potential to deliver more cost-efficient solutions than traditional processes. A leading producer of metal
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A number of papers at the MPIF’s PowderMet 2011 Conference, held in San Francisco, 18-21 May, 2011, focussed on high performance component applications in the two dominant PM automotive market
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The North American powder metallurgy industry regained its growth momentum in 2010 after five years of declining demand. At PowderMet2011, the International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials held
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Winners of the 2011 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), were announced at PowderMet2011, International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials,
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Until recently Japan was the largest producer of Powder Metallurgy (PM) components in Asia. Following turbulent times for the global PM industry, China now holds that title. However, figures published
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Formula Student (FS) is Europe’s most established educational motorsport competition. Universities from across the globe are challenged to design and build a single-seat racing car in order to compete at
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