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How To Develop Alloy Powders for 3D Printing

Production equipment technologies have seen a significant leap forward in flexibility and accessibility, all thanks to 3D printing. This technology has evolved from crafting small plastic artifacts to producing large-scale metal components for sectors like aerospace. While metal isn’t the pioneer material in industrial 3D printing, metal spherical powders have emerged as a game-changer. These…

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Preventing Ship Corrosion With Zinc Cathodic Anodes

Working with metal in any industry comes with varying levels of concern over corrosion. For maritime industries, corrosion can quickly lead to damaged parts, costly repairs, and a delay in processes. Each part of a ship with exposure to the water will begin corroding due to the high salinity of sea and ocean water. Countering…

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Lithium Properties and Modern Manufacturing Applications  

According to Stanford University, rechargeable and disposal batteries generate most of the growth in demand for this silver-white metal. Thus, when most people hear about lithium, they think of the lithium and lithium-ion batteries that power smartphones, computers, other devices, and electric vehicles.   At the same time, plenty of industries rely upon lithium. Besides batteries,…