Advanced Materials

End-use applications for Americhem’s PFAS-free internally lubricated compounds include minimally invasive surgical devices and syringe pumps, the company said. CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio—A new line of per- and polyfluoroalkyl- (PFAS) free internally lubricated compounds...

The antimicrobial coating developed by HRL Laboratories is designed to meet the demanding conditions of automotive and aerospace environments. MALIBU, Calif.—An innovative, antimicrobial biphasic polymer coating developed by HRL Laboratories, LLC is designed to combat...

Nano3Dprint developed the inks in partnership with Creative Materials. BURLINGAME, Calif.—New Conductive Silver Ink Products introduced by Nano3Dprint (stylized as nano3Dprint) for use in the company’s A2200, B3300, and MatDep Pro 3D printers are part of the company’s...

Silq and NuSil will pursue opportunities to apply Silq’s technology on implantable medical devices that are prone to complications resulting in infections and premature device failure. SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla.—Silq Technologies Corporation and NuSil Technology LLC have...

AeroShield Materials’ new critical point dryer is expected to help the company commercialize aerogel-insulated glass for improved thermal properties. WALTHAM, Mass.—AeroShield Materials is on a mission to commercialize the manufacturing of aerogel-insulated glass to...

With technology developed at MIT, 6K is helping to bring critical materials production back to the U.S. without toxic byproducts. Zach Winn | MIT News CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. is running up against an unfortunate truth: The...

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, reported that it is participating in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Voucher Program, which is expected to support the evaluation and testing of advanced structural materials for Oklo’s Aurora...

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...