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DOE Awards $94M to Speed Small Modular Reactor Deployment
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded more than $94 million to eight American companies to accelerate small modular reactor deployment. A move that gives the nuclear sector a fresh push as power demand rises across manufacturing, data centers, and industrial infrastructure. Announced on May 14, the cost-shared funding will support advanced light-water small modular […]
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What is “Nominal Pipe Size”?
You’ve probably encountered the abbreviation NPS previously on our or similar websites. It means “Nominal Pipe Size,” and it is the North American standard for measuring pipe sizes used for various pressures and temperatures. The NPS standard is widely accepted in the USA, but some things have to be observed correctly in order to find […]
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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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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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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 […]
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Massachusetts and Nova Scotia Team Up on Offshore Wind Development
Massachusetts and Nova Scotia have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening offshore wind development and supply chain coordination across the North Atlantic. The collaboration reflects a growing trend in renewable energy: offshore wind is no longer just a local project pipeline, but a regional industrial strategy tied to ports, manufacturing, and workforce planning. Offshore […]