Advanced Materials

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...

The advanced 3D printing filament from Nexa3D is described as a cost-effective material that is designed for desktop and industrial applications. VENTURA, Calif.—A new carbon-fiber filled plastic 3D printing material introduced by Nexa3D is reported to combine...

Black Swan Graphene and Graphene Composites Ltd. are collaborating in the fabrication of the patented shielding technology. TORONTO—Black Swan Graphene Inc. and advanced materials engineering company Graphene Composites Ltd. said in a release that they have initiated...

Morgan Advanced Materials designed the formulation for use in aircraft interiors where weight, strength, and flammability resistance are critical. ATLANTA—Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of custom high-performance epoxy systems, reported that The...