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Metal Density Chart: Density of Common Metals Explained
A metal density chart is a valuable reference for engineers, fabricators, and procurement professionals working with metals across industries like aerospace, defense, construction, and medical manufacturing. Understanding metal density directly impacts material selection, structural performance, and overall project cost. When comparing metals such as steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys, d
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U.S. Metal Casting Capacity Expands with GM Investment
General Motors plans to invest more than $150 million in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations in Michigan to support production of sixth-generation V-8 engine blocks and heads for full-size pickup trucks. The move adds fresh momentum to U.S. manufacturing as automakers continue balancing electrification goals with ongoing demand for high-output internal combustion platforms. The investment [&helli
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AMS vs ASTM vs UNS: How Material Specifications Cross-Reference
A single alloy can carry half a dozen spec numbers. Inconel 718, for example, appears as AMS 5662 on an aerospace purchase order, ASTM B637 in a power-generation RFQ, and UNS N07718 in a cross-reference database. Each spec number points to the same nickel-chromium composition. For engineers and procurement teams sourcing specialty metals, the difference […]
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G20 Critical Minerals Framework Sets Out Path for African Processing and Jobs
Africa holds more than half the world’s cobalt, nearly 48% of its manganese, and roughly a fifth of its natural graphite. It also sits on significant reserves of copper, nickel, lithium, and platinum group metals. Yet most of these minerals leave the continent in raw or semi-processed form, only to return as finished clean energy […]
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Hard as Steel, Printed Like Plastic: Scientists 3D Print One of Earth’s Toughest Metals
A Long-Standing Manufacturing Challenge Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a breakthrough technique that allows engineers to 3D print tungsten carbide–cobalt (WC–Co), one of the hardest engineering materials on Earth. Industries widely use this ultra-hard composite in cutting tools, mining equipment, and heavy-duty machinery because it resists wear and extreme heat. However, those
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Geothermal Infrastructure Expands with $800M U.S. Supply Deal
Fervo Energy and Vallourec have announced a long-term agreement to accelerate the development of geothermal energy infrastructure across the United States. The five-year deal, announced on April 9, 2026, represents up to $800 million in potential revenue and is designed to support the large-scale deployment of next-generation geothermal power systems. Under the agreement, Vallourec will […]