Advanced Materials

The study, which aims to reduce soldiers’ foot fatigue and prevent injuries, will evaluate the use of advanced, continuous-fiber composite insoles. BERKELEY, Calif.—ARRIS® Composites, a manufacturer of high performance, continuous-fiber thermoplastic composites, was...

AMES, Iowa—A new aluminum-based alloy is reported to improve the energy efficiency of powertrains, the motors that make things like cars, boats, and other machinery “go.” Scientists have developed powertrain parts made from the new alloy, which “performs well in harsh...

Ionomr Innovations’ 22,000-square-foot facility is expected to help the company expand its customer applications capability, service, and reach. VANCOUVER, B.C. and BOSTON—Ionomr Innovations Inc., reported that it opened a state-of-the-art development and low-volume...

To help the U.S. meet its clean energy goals, it’s important to identify alternatives to nickel-based alloys. Argonne scientists are smoothing a fast track to discovery. The following is a lightly edited version of an article, written by Kristen Mally Dean, that was...

By Noah Pflueger-Peters and Shelby Conn LIVERMORE, Calif.—Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new method to 3D print sturdy silicone structures that are bigger, taller, thinner, and more porous than ever before. The team’s...

Fortius Metals is bringing advanced metal 3D printing to the aerospace and defense industry. LAFAYETTE, Colo.—Metal 3D printing company Fortius Metals, Inc., reported that it closed an additional $2 million in its Seed+ funding, bringing the total raised in the...

Nanotech Materials was recognized for a patented technology that integrates into common building materials and coatings. HOUSTON—NanoTech Materials, Inc., is working to transform the science of heat control. The provider of environmentally adaptive materials...

The new product manufactured by U.S. Steel features a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating that is reported to provide significantly greater corrosion resistance than conventional galvanized steel. PITTSBURGH—A new coated steel rolled out by United States Steel Corporation...

Boston Materials, a maker of materials with optimal energy transfer properties, is planning to expand its global product deployment of advanced materials for the semiconductors and aerospace markets. BILLERICA, Mass.—Advanced materials manufacturer Boston Materials,...

Boston Micro Fabrication rolled out four new materials that are said to offer new possibilities for micro manufacturing across the electronics, medical, and industrial sectors. MAYNARD, Mass.— The 3D printing technology company Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is...

A research team led by Georgia Tech’s Hailong Chen has developed a low-cost iron chloride cathode for lithium-ion batteries, which could significantly reduce costs and improve performance for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems. ATLANTA, Ga.—A...

The partnership of WEAV3D, Braskem, and Clemson Composites Center won the Altair Enlighten 2024 Future of Lightweighting Award for a technical achievement that combines Braskem’s polypropylene sheets with WEAV3D’s lattice technology. PHILADELPHIA—The Altair Enlighten...

Continuum Powders was selected by contract manufacturer Knust-Godwin for a lifecycle management project involving nickel alloy parts for an oil and gas company. HOUSTON—Part quality and sustainability are key requirements for companies seeking to recycle metal alloy...

Castheon was selected as principal for the MATCHAS project, seeking to ‘revolutionize’ the alloy for hypersonics and space applications. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Castheon, an ADDMAN Group company, was selected as the principal for an America Makes project that was...

WORTHINGTON, Ohio—Materials science company Hyperion Materials & Technologies reported in July that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operations of Damen Carbide Tool Co., Inc., a Wood Dale, Illinois-based company that specializes in grinding...