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.
Featured Story – BAOTI Group: quality products and maximum value
Baoti own ten integrated production lines for titanium sponge, melting, forging, rolling and down-stream products, including ingot, billet, slab, plate & sheet, coil, extruded pipe, seamless tube, welded pipe, square/round bar, wire and forging. All production is controlled with strict quality systems.
Featured Story – Understanding the principles of arc welding processes
Whilst welders generally are highly skilled in their own disciplines, there are some aspects of metal joining where a clear understanding is limited. Metals and the effects of welding on their properties, the importance of cleaning and protection against oxidation are only some examples where additional knowledge is often required.
Featured Story – Louvre Abu Dhabi: A rain of light
In the Louvre Abu Dhabi, stainless steel not only protects precious artwork but becomes art itself. The museum’s breath-taking roof contains molybdenum to withstand one of the world’s most corrosive environments. Inside, rays of sunlight dance across surfaces, creating a spectacle unlike any other, writes Thierry Pierard.
Featured Story – Metal powders derived from sustainable sources
A developer of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials used in additive manufacturing (AM), lithiumion batteries and other industrial markets, has launched the world’s first AM powders derived from sustainable sources.