Featured Story – Hempel Special Metals: Alloy 24 resurrected to tackle demanding applications
Super austenite Alloy 24 is a material that lives up to its name, distinguishing itself from standard stainless steels, 6%Mo steels and all duplex grades thanks to its corrosion resistance, strength and attractive pricing. Developed in the 1990s, production of Alloy 24 ceased following a merger of the manufacturer.
Featured Story – Blockchain traceability will change the way you do business…forever
Tom Meulendijks looks a little tired but happy as he settles into a chair in the Stainless Steel World office. He’s just come from a prospective customer, and when we’re finished talking, home is a three-hour drive away. But when he starts talking it’s clear that despite three years of development, research and fundraising, his energy and enthusiasm for his groundbreaking steel traceability program is undiminished.
Featured Story – Titanium, aerospace and 3D printing: the “ménage à trois” continues to...
If there is one market for CRAs that is bristling with invention and creativity, it is the aerospace industry. Attempts to make air travel more efficient and more comfortable are bearing fruit thanks to notable advances in manufacturing, including robotics and especially 3D printing. Significant developments include the introduction of electric aeroplanes, especially for short journeys; new aircraft designs; the proliferation of drones; and growth of the space sector.
Featured Story – NSSC: continuous improvement and upgrade to expand synergy effects
Following the successful integration of three business units to create NIPPON STEEL Stainless Steel Corporation last year, the company has grown from strength to strength. Proud to call itself Japan’s largest integrated manufacturer of stainless steel, the synergies generated have produced a lean and efficient company focused on upgrading every aspect of its capabilities.
Featured Story – Iconic titanium sphere still shining
Anyone who has spent time in Tokyo will probably have seen the iconic sphere on top of the Fuji Television Network building. Constructed of titanium, it has been an icon of the city since its construction.