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Excerpt from this story from Inside Climate News:

Inside a cinder block office building perhaps best known for the Hindu temple and table tennis club next door, a startup company is testing what may be one of the hottest new developments in clean energy technology.

At the back of a small warehouse laboratory buzzing with fans and motors, an MIT spinoff company called Electrified Thermal Solutions is operating something its founders call the Joule Hive, a thermal battery the size of an elevator.  

The Hive is a large, insulated metal box loaded with dozens of white-hot ceramic bricks that convert electricity to heat at temperatures up to 1800 degrees Celsius—well beyond the melting point of steel—and with enough thermal mass to hold the heat for days.

As the price of renewable energy continues to plummet, one of the biggest challenges for the clean energy transition is finding a way to convert electricity to high temperature heat so societies don’t have to continue burning coal or natural gas to power heavy industries. Another thorny issue is finding a way to store energy—in this case heat—for when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow.

“If you are running an industrial plant where you’re making cement or steel or glass or ceramics or chemicals or even food or beverage products, you burn a lot of fossil fuels,” Daniel Stack, chief executive of Electrified Thermal Solutions, said. “Our mission is to decarbonize industry with electrified heat.”

The industrial sector accounts for nearly one-fourth of all direct greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., which drive climate change, according to the EPA. Thermal batteries powered by renewable energy could reduce roughly half of industry’s emissions, according to a 2023 report by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, a nonprofit, and its affiliated Renewable Thermal Collaborative. 

Additional emissions come from chemical reactions, such as carbon dioxide that is formed as an unwanted byproduct during cement production, and from methane that leaks or is intentionally vented from natural gas pipes and other equipment. 

The challenge to replacing fossil fuel combustion as the go to source for heat, is that there aren’t a lot of good options available to produce high temperature heat from electricity, Stack said. Electric heaters, like the wires that turn red hot in a toaster, work well at low temperatures but quickly burn out at higher temperatures. Other, less common materials like molybdenum and silicon carbide heaters can withstand higher temperatures, but are prohibitively expensive.

As a grad student at MIT, Stack wondered if firebricks, the bricks commonly used in residential fireplaces and industrial kilns, could be a less expensive, more durable solution. Bricks do not typically conduct electricity, but by slightly altering the recipe of the metal oxides used to make them, he and ETS co-founder Joey Kabel were able to create bricks that could essentially take the place of wires to conduct electricity and generate heat.

“There’s no exotic metals in here, there’s nothing that’ll burn out,” Stack said standing next to shelves lined with small samples, or “coupons,” of brick that he and his team have tested to find the ones with the best heating properties. 

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touching grass

Green.

There are so many words for it.

When mankind aimed itself for the stars and fled from its birthplace, they left behind the lofty and airy arts and architecture that aggrandized them in favor of small, sparse, compact plastisteel and composite metals that would protect mortal flesh from the vacuum of space.

Where humanity has only just (in the grand scheme of things) begun to build skyward again, expand its arms and its spaces again, they never quite abandoned the heirlooms of language.

Evergreen. Fern. Forest. Jungle. Honeydew. Laurel. Moss. Mint. Olive. Jade. Emerald. Malachite. Viridian.

Terre Verte.

People name things in relation. They see what's important to them, and they give it a word, cementing it into memory. Even if the context from Earth to Noman's Land is vastly different, some relics remain.

Nicholas has never seen so much green in his life. His existence has been grey and black. Linen white. Surgical light white. Acid blue. The gold of sand. Rust-red, ember-red, violet-red sunset splash. Blood, gunpowder, gunmetal. Carbide and carbon, lead and brass.

And recently, new colors have entered his palette. Seafoam. Teal. Cerulean. Geranium. Newsprint. Ink-smudge.

And now this. Here.

As if answering some sort of primal call, some kind of genetic memory, Wolfwood reclines beneath a tree beneath a dome, bathed in filtered sunlight and shadow, cooled in the flow of circulating air. Roots spread over the course of a carefully-monitored century cradle grass that grows, lives, dies, nourishes the ground it graced.

And for the moment, the grass cushions his back. Hands laced behind his head, jacket folded up like a pillow, sunglasses on, Punisher elsewhere, he just...

Exists.

Drifting between waking and sleep, stealing a little time away from the uncomfortable sterility and noise of the ship-facility proper, Nicholas allows himself to relax.

However long that lasts.

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@secretwriterstudentjaune

literally nothing you said has been true since... 2008ish?

first- no. it doesn't become worthless after one hit. we've been using tile array plates for over a decade. the current standard is a 30mm octogon, looks like this:

as for hitting the edge of the tile? Nope. Still gonna stop it. The gap is tiny and the bullet, even if it hits *exactly* on the joint, will still be stopped. And each tile will stop a .30-06 AP round. Worst case you crack 2 and lose a total area of 1x2"

Silicon carbide, boron nitride, aluminum oxide, Ect. These are some of the hardest and most durable materials on earth. The NIJ test requires them to stop rounds after being dropped multiple times from 6+ feet (hold now) on a swing arm simulating you eating it in your plates at a sprint into cement. These aren't monolithic 2001 GWOT ICW alumina plates anymore. We're on 9th gen stand alone ceramics.

As for them not being lighter? Steel with a build up coat is 9.5lbs. A super duty level IV plate like the RMA 1155 are 8.3lbs for the same cut as the steel. That's a full pound and change. And The 1155 will stop literal all man portable threats. It will survivably stop a .338 Lapua.

A standard level IV plates like a highcom 4S16 is 6.5lbs. that's more than 3lbs lighter than my steels. And that's for identical coverage. 10x12. A light weight ceramic plate can get down to 4.8lbs.

Now got the final claim- rounds that will defeat steel will also defeat ceramics.

If they're both the same level, duh. Level III is level III. But I'm not using the same level plates. I'm comparing level III plates to level IV ceramics.

Steel doesn't even have price on its side because RMA 1155MC plates are NIJ certified level IV plates for $180 each, Hoplite has a bundle of 2 plates that are very similar for a similar price per plate ($375 total) and AR500 armor charges $180 for their build up level III armor.

RMA 1155's are the same price, almost a pound and a half lighter, come in multicurve, and stop much MUCH higher threats.

If you're fine with international components/Chinese plates, battle steel plates are 5.5lbs and $140

TLDR- your information is 15 years out of date. Stop being cringe and look at modern armor not the 20 year old dog water plates.

I'll leave you with this:

Multiple rifle hits against your body armor is God's way of telling you to make better life choices.

Buy ceramic plates and stop boomer posting about your chest mounted frag generators.

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The Marvel and Strength of Tungsten Carbide Balls

Understanding the special qualities that make tungsten carbide a preferred material is crucial before getting into the intricacies of tungsten carbide balls. The combination known as tungsten carbide is made up of equal parts tungsten (W) and carbon (C). The result is a powder that is cemented or sintered to create a thick, hard material that resembles metal. Because of its exceptional hardness, which is comparable to that of diamonds, this composite material is the material of choice for applications that demand durability and resistance to wear.

As the name implies, tungsten carbide balls are spheres composed of tungsten carbide material. Tungsten carbide blanks are meticulously shaped, ground, and polished into precisely spherical forms in order to produce these balls. The end product has exceptional mechanical qualities that enable it to be used in a variety of applications.

Important characteristics of tungsten carbide balls

Hardness

Because they grade highly on the Rockwell hardness scale, tungsten carbide balls are praised for their extraordinary hardness. This characteristic guarantees that they keep their structural integrity even in the face of high pressure, abrasive forces, or extremely high or low temperatures.

Accurate Tolerance

Because tungsten carbide balls from tungsten carbide balls supplier can be produced with extremely fine tolerances, they are perfect for applications requiring accuracy. This quality is essential in sectors where precision is critical, such ball bearings, valves, and measuring instruments.

Resistance to Corrosion

The exceptional corrosion resistance of tungsten carbide contributes to the material's durability and appropriateness for use in abrasive situations.

Tungsten Carbide Balls Applications

Ball Bearings

Ball bearings are a common use for tungsten carbide balls, whose hardness and wear resistance increase the bearing's overall performance and lifespan.

Valve

Tungsten carbide balls are employed in valves used in many different industries to guarantee tight seals, smooth operation, and resistance to wear brought on by the flow of abrasive fluids.

Accurate Measurements

Tungsten carbide balls are essential components of precision instruments like gauges and measuring devices because of their exact dimensions and long lifespan.

The Automobile and Aerospace Industries Tungsten carbide balls are used in vital parts of automotive and aerospace systems, where it's essential that they function reliably in harsh environments.

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Periodic Table Championship: Round 2, Day 1, Silicon vs. Tungsten

The fourth match of round 2 has element 14, silicon, facing off against element 74, tungsten. Last round, silicon beat nobelium with a strong 94.1% of the vote, while tungsten had a slightly closer match, beating molybdenum with 71.1% of the vote. A reminder of our challengers:

Silicon is a hard, brittle, metalloid most well known for its semiconducting properties. It is an abundant element, the eighth most common universe by mass and the second most common in the Earth’s crust, after oxygen. While silicon electronics may be the first application that come to mind, much of silicon’s applications don’t require purifying the element, as it is used as silica (among other forms) in cement, ceramics, and glass. The name silicon comes from the Latin for flint.

Tungsten is a transition metal and refractory element that has both the highest melting temperature and the highest boiling point of all the elements. It is well known for is use in light bulb filaments, as well as for its hardness in the form of tungsten carbide. Its name comes from the Swedish for heavy stone, but historically is has also been known as wolfram, ultimately from the Latin for wolf’s froth, and this name survives in the element’s chemical symbol and some modern languages.

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Sharpedge Technologies | Decoding Manufacturing Productivity

Cutting Tools in Industry 4.0: Breaking through Performance Barriers

Table of Contents Charting the Evolution of Cutting Tools Responding to Process Challenges Conclusion: Productivity or Price Cutting tools are central to machining processes for making industrial machinery, watch components, and car and aircraft parts. Given this diverse applicability, they are in high demand and the subject of significant innovation. Comprising saws, reamers, drills, chasers, cutters, end mills, boring tools, honing tools, combination tools, and gear-cutting tools, the scope and quality of industrial cutting tools is a constant test for innovators. Accordingly, they have focused on improving tool durability, speed, and precision, with tool geometry and application-specific design also in focus.

Newer materials like cermet and polycrystalline diamonds (PCD) are stronger and more durable than the previously preferred High-Speed Steel (HSS) and Cemented Carbide. Creating the coatings that amplify tool strength leverages processes like Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). Adopting Industry 4.0 methods such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has resulted in greater efficiency, cost reductions, and increased tool longevity. Additive manufacturing can usher in novelly designed tools. Equally, digitalization has enabled encompassing sustainability in tool design and manufacturing.

Charting the Evolution of Cutting Tools The development of carbide cutting tools, now spanning a century, offers vital clues to the expectations from newer technologies. The invention of cemented carbide was a significant milestone in the search for tool-grade materials with the ideal levels of hardness and toughness. Characteristics of tool-grade materials include versatile applicability – they can cut through most metals and metallic alloys and better withstand heat and wear. Some of the breakthrough high-performance materials used for making industrial cutting tools as an improvement on cemented carbide include:

Cermet, which is a sintered alloy of Titanium Carbide and Titanium Nitride Coated carbides, wherein the strength of the carbide cutting tool is augmented using a film of diamond, diamond-like carbon (DLC), or aluminum layered using CVD or PVD. Polycrystalline Cubic Boron Nitride (PCBN), whose advantages include extreme heat resistance and hardness The evolution of these materials is also a response to the application and the work material. For instance, PCD cutting tools are suitable for working on non-ferrous materials like high-silicon aluminum. The advent of carbon composites with laminated structures like Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) has also encouraged further research into tool materials. Developers have also investigated changing the tool geometry – for example, the shape and angle of the cutting edge – for milling or drilling into advanced materials precisely. Additive manufacturing, which involves fashioning 3D-printed cutting tool parts from metal powders, teases the possibility of imaginatively shaping cutting tools with greater complexity.

Responding to Process Challenges The wear and tear of cutting tools necessitates frequent repair or replacement. Tools with replaceable cutting tips, called indexable tools, help lower costs and simplify maintenance. The machining scale also matters; micro-drilling tools address reliability issues when machining small parts. On another front, metalworking fluids are invariably required to lower friction and preserve the tool but pose risks to workers’ health and safety. Altering tool composition or design has minimized the use of these fluids.

Metalworking fluids are invariably required to extend tool life

The heavy use and regular changing of cutting tools raise questions regarding their sustainable use. Using optimized materials that break down less easily reduces the tool replacement frequency. In this regard, AI-enabled sustainable manufacturing approaches like automating the selection of tooling materials, facilitating predictive maintenance, and leveraging sensors to detect tool damage can positively impact the entire cutting tool lifecycle from production to deployment and disposal or reuse. Improving the tools’ energy efficiency is also a step forward from a sustainability perspective.

Conclusion: Productivity or Price Despite the ever-growing demand and the continuous development of more productive and longer-lasting cutting tools, the market remains price-differentiated. Crucially, expenditure on cutting tools amounts to only 2-3% of the total production cost. Cutting tools manufacturers have a significant opportunity to evangelize high-tech cutting tools that more rapidly produce better-finished, higher-quality machine parts and yet do not massively increase tooling costs. The shift to custom-designed complex cutting tools can also push manufacturers to take a productivity-first stance when equipping their assembly lines.

Sharpedge Technologies offers state-of-the-art cutting tools solutions for a wide range of industries applications in collaboration with the world-leading manufacturers. To learn more, call us at +91-9822194710 or email connect@sharpedgetech.co.in. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Refractory Metals Market

Refractory Metal Market Size, Share, Trends: Plansee Group Leads

Applications of Refractory Metal in Additive Manufacturing: A Market Trend

Market Overview: 

From USD 4.5 billion in 2022 to USD 7.2 billion by 2031, the worldwide refractory metal market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8%. Asia-Pacific is most projected to control the market throughout the given period.

Rising demand from several end-use sectors like aerospace, electronics, and automotive is fueling ongoing expansion in the refractory metals market. These metals are well-known for their great resistance to heat and wear and high melting temperatures, making them crucial in many high-performance devices. Market development is being driven by a growing focus on sophisticated materials in manufacturing processes and the spread of major industries in developing nations. Nevertheless, the market suffers from environmental issues related to the mining and refining of these metals as well as from the high costs associated with their production and processing.

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Market Trends: 

Especially in the aerospace and medical sectors, 3D printing increasingly utilizes refractory metals. The special properties of refractory metals—strong heat resistance and high strength-to-weight ratios—make them suitable for manufacturing sophisticated, high-performance components. Additive manufacturing allows for the construction of complex designs that are either difficult or impossible with conventional methods. Refractory metals might find fresh prospects in several high-tech applications, including improved electronics, medical implants, and jet engine components. As additive manufacturing technologies develop in the coming years, refractory metal demand is expected to rise significantly.

Market Segmentation: 

On the market for refractory metal, tungsten rules. Thanks to its many uses and special qualities, tungsten has the biggest market share among refractory metals. It is essential in many different spheres as it has the greatest melting point among all the metals and great strength at high temperatures.

Much of tungsten's dominance in the refractory metal sector can be explained by its use in the creation of cemented carbides, which are required in the production of mining tools, wear-resistant components, and cutting tools. In medical and aircraft applications as well, the metal appeals for its density and radiation-shielding qualities. Furthermore, its application in electronics, especially in the manufacturing of flat-panel displays and integrated circuits, bolsters its global predominance. Tungsten's market position is predicted to stay solid in the foreseeable future as industries continue to need high-performance materials for demanding situations.

Market Key Players:

Plansee Group

H.C. Starck GmbH

Molymet

Global Tungsten & Powders

CBMM (Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração)

Climax Molybdenum Company

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Powder Metallurgy Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Powder Metallurgy Market Overview

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COVID-19 Impact

The onset of Covid-19 in the entire nation had a negative impact on the automotive industry. There was an overall revenue impact across the automotive industry. The pandemic also impacted all the stakeholders present in the value chain for the short as well as medium term. Shortage of raw material, shifting of production to other countries, liquidity crunch to delays in availability of models, deferred launches, and shrinkage in consumer demand were some of the main issues faced by the automotive stakeholders, owing to which the production and demand of automobiles had significantly fallen. For instance, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), China’s passenger car sales in June fell 6.5% year on year to 1.68 million units. The unstable automotive production and demand have significantly impacted the market of powder metallurgy as the demand for powder metal was also uncertain during the period. A prolonged truncation of consumer demand due to the lockdown has significantly affected auto manufacturers’ revenues and cash flows. Even after the restriction is eased in 2021, with discretionary spending taking a backseat, further declines in the market for passenger vehicles are expected.

Powder Metallurgy Market Report Coverage

The report: “Powder Metallurgy Market — Forecast (2021–2026)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the powder metallurgy Industry.

By Material: Ferrous (Iron, Steel, and Stainless Steel), Non-Ferrous (Copper, Aluminium, Cobalt, Tin, Nickel, Magnesium, Zinc, Titanium, Molybdenum, and Others By Process: Conventional Process, Metal Injection Moulding, Hot Isostatic Pressing, and Metal Additive Manufacturing By Application: Porous Products, Bearing and Bushes, Filters (Ceramic Filter, Fiber Metal Filter, and Others), Refractory Metal Composites, Electric Motors, Cemented Carbides, Machinery Parts (Gears, Sprockets, Rotors, and Others), Tungsten Wires, Medical Implants, Magnetic Materials, Cutting Tools and Dies, and Others By End-Use Industry: Medical & Healthcare, Automobile (Transmission, Engine Parts, and others), Oil & Gas, Electrical and Electronics (Refrigerators, Vacuum Cleaners, Circuit Breakers, Electric Motors, Sewing Machines, and Others), Industrial (Hydraulics, Motors/Controls, and Others), Aerospace (Aero-engine, Land-based Gas Turbine, Airframes, and Others), Household Appliances, Recreation and Leisure, and Others By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), Rest of the World (Middle East, and Africa)

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Key Takeaways

Asia-Pacific dominates the powder metallurgy market, owing to the increasing demand and production of lightweight vehicles in the region. For instance, according to OICA, the production of passenger cars has increased by 2.6 % in Malaysia in 2019.

There are many cases in which powder metallurgy over casting has a strong benefit. The benefits of the powder metallurgy process are particularly apparent when dealing with high-value and high-melting-point materials, owing to which there is increasing adoption of powder metallurgy over die casting, which will propel the market growth.

There are growing interests in producing customized medical implants using additive manufacturing and in producing porous implant structures (to match bone stiffness and to aid osteointegration) by powder metallurgy processing, which may boost the market growth.

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Powder Metallurgy Market Segment Analysis — By Material

The ferrous segment held the largest share in the powder metallurgy market in 2020. Ferrous powdered metals such as iron, steel, and more offer the highest level of mechanical properties. Ferrous metal powders are also known for their extensive characteristics such as durability, hardness, tensile strength, lower costs, broad flexibility, and more. The ferrous powdered metal is largely employed in the automotive industry for designing bearings, gears, or other auto parts, owing to its good strength and flexibility. Furthermore, ferrous metals are also widely utilized in various other end-use industries such as construction, piping, aerospace, electronics, and more. Thus, it is anticipated that these extensive characteristics and wide applications of ferrous powder metallurgy are the major factors driving its demand during the forecast period.

Powder Metallurgy Market Segment Analysis — By Application

The bearings segment held the largest share in the powder metallurgy market in 2020 and is growing at a CAGR of 7.4% during 2021–2026, owing to its self-lubricating property. Bearings that are made from powder metallurgy are known as self bearings of sintered metal. They are economical, suitable for high production rates, and precision tolerances can be produced. The majorities of porous-metal bearings consist of either bronze or iron with pores that are interconnected. These voids take up 10 percent of the total volume to 35 percent. In operation, lubricating oil is deposited in these voids and feeds to the bearing surface through the interconnected pores. Sintered-metal self-lubricating bearings are widely used in home appliances, small motors, machine tools, aircraft, and automotive accessories, business machines, instruments, and farm and construction equipment, owing to which it holds a prominent share in the powder metallurgy application segment.

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Powder Metallurgy Market Segment Analysis — By End-Use Industry

The automotive segment held the largest share in the powder metallurgy market in 2020 and is growing at a CAGR of 8.6% during 2021–2026. Powder metal parts display excellent controlled porosity and self-lubricating properties that allow gases and liquids to be filtered. Powder metallurgy is also a strongly recommended method in the manufacture of components involving complex bends, depressions, and projections. Flexibility in the development of mechanical parts of different compositions, such as metal-non-metal and metal-metal hybrids, allows high dimensional precision in the production of automobile parts and ensures consistent properties and measurements with very little scrap and waste of material. The most popular vehicle parts that are manufactured through the method of powder metallurgy are the bearings and gears. A variety of metals, including ferrous, and non-ferrous are used in automotive components including chassis, steering, exhaust, transmission, shock absorber parts, engine, battery, seats, air cleaners, brake disc, and more. The powder metallurgy is often used in these components as it improves the net shape, utilizes heat treatment, enhances surface treatment, and improves the precision of these components. Thus, the demand for powder metallurgy in the automotive sector is growing due to such factors.

Powder Metallurgy Market Segment Analysis — By Geography

Asia-Pacific region held the largest share in the powder metallurgy market in 2020 up to 45%, owing to the increasing automotive manufacturing coupled with population growth in the region. China is the world’s largest vehicle market, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA), and the Chinese government expects automobile production to reach 35 million by 2025. In 2019, according to OICA, the automotive production in Malaysia and Vietnam has increased up to 571632, and 250000, i.e., 1.2%, and 5.5%. India’s annual production in 2019 was 30.91 million vehicles, according to Invest India, compared to 29.08 million in 2018, recording a healthy 6.26 percent growth. Also, by 2026, the US$118 billion Indian car industry is projected to cross US$300 billion. The increasing automation production in the Asia Pacific will eventually boost the demand for powder metallurgy to manufacture various automobile components, which will likely influence the growth of the powder metallurgy market in the APAC region.

Powder Metallurgy Market Drivers

Flourishing Aerospace Industry

Powder metallurgy is used extensively in aerospace, because of its advantages of high strength/weight ratio, high heat capacity, and high modulus of elasticity. Within aerospace, powder metallurgy finds its most significant application in turbine engines, compressors, fan sections, discs, airframes, fasteners, and landing gear. Tungsten metallurgy based tungsten carbide has received considerable attention in the aerospace industry because of its high strength at very high temperatures. Tungsten carbide is sintered through a selective laser sintering process based on the additive manufacturing process. In 2019, China was the second-largest civil aerospace and aviation services market in the world and one of the fastest-growing markets, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA). China will need 7,690 new aircraft over the next 20 years, valued at US$1.2 trillion, according to Boeing (Commercial Market Outlook 2018–2037). China also currently accounts for 15 percent of the world’s commercial aircraft fleet, and it will be almost 20 percent by 2037. According to Boeing, the demand for 2,300 airplanes worth US$320 billion is projected in India over the coming 20 years. Boeing’s current market outlook (BMO) forecasts demand for 2,520 new aircraft in the Middle East by 2030. With the flourishing aerospace industry, the demand for aircraft components will also gradually increase, which will drive the market growth.

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Expanding Electrical and Electronics Sector

The powder metallurgy method offers the opportunity to cost-effectively produce net form components from a variety of materials. A market segment that has exhibited the ability to take advantage of powder metallurgy’s flexibility has been in electromagnetic applications such as household appliances, industrial applications, and more. Magnetic materials are essential elements in the electronic industry in recent times. From the motors and turbines that provide the power for the industry to the high-frequency transformers that power computers, magnetic materials are becoming increasingly important for consumers. The electronic sector is booming in various regions, which will further drive the market growth as there is an increasing demand for powder metallurgy from the electrical and electronics sector. For instance, the consumer electronics and appliances sector in India is expected to become the fifth-largest in the world by 2025, according to Invest India. India could create an US$800 billion to US$1 trillion digital economy by 2025, and India’s digital economy could fuel 18–23 percent of overall economic activity by 2025. According to the Government of Canada, revenues in the ICT sector reached an estimated US$210 billion in 2019. ICT sector revenues grew from US$158 billion to US$200 billion from 2013 to 2018, a 26.9 percent increase.

Powder Metallurgy Market Challenges

Various Drawbacks Associated with Powder Metallurgy

The cost of metal powders compared to the cost of raw material used for casting or forging a component is relatively higher. At the time the cost of tooling and equipment is also higher. When production volumes are limited, this is especially a limitation. Also, low melting point metal powders such as zinc, tin, and cadmium give thermal difficulties during sintering operation, as most oxides of these metals cannot be reduced at temperatures below the melting point. Furthermore, large or complex-shaped parts, and uniformly high — density products are difficult to produce by the powder metallurgy process. Without any degradation, a few powders are also difficult to store. All these drawbacks associated with the powder metallurgy may hinder the market growth during the forecast period.

Powder Metallurgy Market Landscape

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the powder metallurgy market. Major players in the powder metallurgy market are Arcam AB, Carpenter Technology Corp., ExOne GmbH, GKN Plc, Höganäs AB, Materialize NV, Melrose Industries PLC, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., and Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.

Acquisitions/Technology Launches

In May 2019, Epson Atmix Corp. installed a new production line at its Kita-Inter Plant in Japan for producing amorphous alloy powder. The company invested around ¥800 million (USD 7.43 million) for the installation of a new line and it plans to further increase its production capacity in stages and reach 6,000 tons per year by 2023.

In October 2019, GKN Powder Metallurgy a leading metal powder and parts manufacturers acquired specialist polymer 3D printing service provider Forecast 3D. The acquisition presents a significant expansion of GKN powder metallurgy’s additive capabilities.

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Birmingham Expert Details the Restoration of Neglected Quarry Tiled Floors in Bournville

A customer had recently moved into a property in Bournville and discovered an original Quarry tiled floor in the living room, hallway and a couple of quirky tiled areas upstairs. After searching on the internet for some inspiration, they came across my previous work and got in touch. Period floors like these are very popular and so they were keen to have the Quarry tiles restored.

I went over the property to survey the floor and made notes of all the floors and problems including the removal of self-levelling screed in the living room. This is often used to level tiled floors prior to the installation of another covering such as Vinyl or Carpet. It can be difficult to remove but it can be done. Another issue that would need to be dealt with was carpet glue and paint stains which I found in the hallway.

I worked out a detailed plan for the restoration work and was able to use this to create a quote for the work. Keen to have the floors restored my quote was accepted and a date set for the work to start.

Cleaning a Quarry Tiled Living Room Floor

The first day was spent removing an area of levelling screed from the living room along with a couple of repairs to the tiles. This literally has to be scrapped off the tiles by hand to remove the bulk of the screed. The whole floor was then cleaned with a strong dilution of Tile Doctor Remove & Go scrubbed in with a 120-grit carbide pad fitted to a weighted buffer machine. The resultant slurry was then extracted with a wet and dry vacuum.

The next step was to give the floor an acid rinse using Tile Doctor Grout Clean-up which is ideal for breaking down cement residues. It was let to soak into the floor for ten minutes before being scrubbed. For this the coarse 120-grit pad was switched for a finer 240-grit carbide pad. The floor was rinsed with water and extracted again to remove the slurry.

After inspecting the floor, I was pleased to see that marks imprinted onto the tiles by the previous floor covering had been removed and the tiles were looking so much cleaner. Happy with my work the tiles were left to dry off overnight with the aid of a couple of air movers.

The next day I tackled the Quarry tiled hallway which was stained with carpet glue. The started with a steamer to loosen up year’s old adhesive and bitumen along with a scraper to remove dried paint. The hallway tiles along with a couple of tiled hearths upstairs were then cleaned using the same process as the living room.

After an hour or so of drying the tiles, I applied a coat of Tile Doctor Stone Oil to all the floors and left them to dry for twenty minutes before towelling off the excess. The tiles were then left to dry off completely overnight. Stone oil is the first step in the sealing process and adds colour, texture, and generally improves the condition of the Quarry tiles after years of neglect.

Sealing a Quarry Tiled Living Room Floor

On the last day I applied a coat of Tile Doctor X-Tra Seal to all the tiles to seal them. This sealer is an impregnator that soaks into the Quarry tile, occupying its pores and thereby preventing dirt from residing there. The tiles were

This sealer will ensure that dirt remains on the surface where is can be easily cleaned away. Another benefit of the sealer is it further improves the colour of the tiles and being fully breathable it will allow moisture still in the floor to rise through and evaporate at the surface.

Once complete all the tiled floors looked so much cleaner and colourful, additionally the new sealer gave all the Quarry tiles a consistent appearance throughout the property.

My customer was very happy with the results and before leaving I took time to discuss aftercare cleaning and left them with a complimentary bottle of Tile Doctor pH neutral Tile Cleaner. This is a mild but effective tile cleaning product that won’t impact the sealer which can be the issue with the stronger products you find in supermarkets.

Source: Quarry Tile Floor Cleaning and Restoration Services in Bournville Birmingham

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Tungsten Carbide Rock Drilling Tools

As a traditional mining drilling tool,tungsten carbide rock drilling tools are subject to complex effects such as impact and wear, and the working conditions are harsh.Our tungsten carbide rock drilling tools are harder, stronger and more ductile than general rock drilling tools. Tungsten carbide rock drilling tools can better adapt to varied drilling conditions, and the wear resistance of the alloy is further improved under the condition that the toughness is not reduced.

As a private enterprise established in 1990, the company is located in the southern suburb of Changzhou CityJiangsu Province, with the Yancheng historical site in its east, Xitaihu Lake in its west, No. 312 National Highway in its north and Yanjiang Highway in its south. Early this century, the company expanded its product line and started its cemented carbide road through the introduction of technical personnel and purchasing a batch of advanced production equipment from The origin of cemented carbide. After these years' accumulation, the products have covered ball teeth, brazing sheets, all kinds of blades, molds, and other special-shaped products to offer high-quality products and services to national and foreign customers. in 2009, the company purchased advanced low-pressure sintering furnaces, advanced TPA presses, and other equipment to improve our product's quantity and quality and start a new round of struggle.

Address:North hubin Rood 61# WuJinChangZhou,Jiangsu

Phone: +86-13601505006

Fax: +86-0519-86355586

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Transforming Cement Production with Darko’s Ceramic Damper

01 Issues with Conventional Three-Way Dampers

Darko makes high-performance three-way dampers. They focus on "damper craftsmanship" to improve product quality. Many cement companies face short service lives for their dampers, especially at the kiln inlet. Often, these dampers last less than a year.

Traditional three-way dampers use heat-resistant steel and refractory materials. However, they have several problems:

Wear-resistant refractory materials do not have enough surface strength for high temperatures.

The kiln inlet can reach 1400°C. Common refractory materials cannot handle this heat, leading to weak structures.

Metal materials expand with heat, causing the damper to crack or jam.

It is hard to control the quality of refractory materials, resulting in inconsistent products.

The various damage forms of traditional three-way dampers made of heat-resistant steel and refractory material are shown in the figure below.

02 Features of Darko Dampers

Darko's silicon carbide ceramic three-way damper solves these issues. It features:

Innovative Design: It focuses on modern three-way damper design.

Prefabricated Delivery: Customers can install the product right away, saving time and costs.

High-performance Materials: It uses hard silicon carbide and alumina, which resist wear and corrosion.

Reduced Metal Usage: The main material is ceramic, which lowers metal use and reduces cracking risks.

Strict Quality Control: The dampers are prefabricated in a factory to ensure quality and reduce breakage risks.

03 Usage of Darko Dampers Near the Kiln Outlet

In June 2018, a cement plant in Henan installed Darko's three-way damper in a new dry-process rotary kiln with a capacity of 5000 T/D. After five months, inspections showed no cracks or wear. The plant was very satisfied.

In 2020, during maintenance, the Darko damper was still in excellent condition. It showed no signs of wear or breakage, greatly increasing its service life.

04 Usage of Darko Dampers Near the Kiln Inlet

Many cement plants place three-way dampers near the kiln inlet for precise control. However, high temperatures and airflow can deform traditional dampers. Darko's ceramic dampers can withstand temperatures up to 1300°C while keeping their strength. This ensures they perform well in high-temperature environments.

Currently, Darko dampers are used in several cement plants. They can last up to one year without frequent maintenance, earning high praise from customers.

05 Summary of Darko Damper Usage

Darko dampers near the kiln outlet can last up to two years. In contrast, traditional dampers last only six months. This significantly improves performance. Darko dampers maintain their integrity with minimal wear, which reduces maintenance costs and downtime.

06 Value Analysis of Darko Dampers

The direct benefits include a long lifespan and high cost-effectiveness. Darko dampers last three to four times longer than traditional ones, reducing replacement frequency and safety risks. Prefabricated delivery and easy installation also lower maintenance costs.

The indirect benefits include better cement quality and lower coal consumption. For a 5000 T/D kiln, Darko dampers help stabilize the production of high-quality cement clinker. This value far exceeds the procurement costs. Additionally, Darko's products support better management and efficiency in the cement industry.

Darko's prefabricated silicon carbide ceramic three-way damper has a long lifespan and reliable performance. It meets the current needs of the cement industry. This damper provides significant benefits for users.

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Tungsten, known for its exceptional hardness and high melting point, is a critical material widely used in industrial, military, and technological applications. Its importance across multiple industries ensures a volatile yet significant demand in global markets, with prices subject to numerous influencing factors. In recent years, tungsten prices have attracted attention due to their potential impact on sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and mining. Understanding these price trends provides insight into broader economic conditions, technological development, and international trade dynamics.

The price of tungsten is predominantly influenced by supply constraints, mining costs, geopolitical concerns, and end-user demand. China, which controls a substantial share of global tungsten production, plays a pivotal role in dictating price movements. The Chinese government’s stringent regulations on mining activities, aimed at environmental conservation and resource management, have frequently led to fluctuations in global supply. This has, at times, resulted in significant upward pressure on tungsten prices. Moreover, any disruptions or policy changes in China tend to ripple across the global supply chain, affecting both raw material costs and market dynamics for downstream industries.

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Another crucial factor impacting tungsten prices is the global demand for technology-driven applications. Tungsten is a key component in many electronic devices, including semiconductors and electrical contacts, due to its excellent conductivity and durability. As technological advancements accelerate, particularly in high-demand sectors like renewable energy and electric vehicles, tungsten's usage has grown significantly. This has led to increasing demand and, in some periods, price surges. Fluctuations in demand from the aerospace and defense industries, which utilize tungsten for its high-density properties in various components, further influence market conditions.

Tungsten’s price behavior can also be attributed to the broader economic environment and macroeconomic trends. When global markets experience instability or downturns, demand for raw materials such as tungsten often declines. Conversely, during periods of economic expansion, industrial production ramps up, and demand for tungsten and related alloys tends to rise. The interplay between economic growth, trade policies, and commodity markets results in a cyclical price pattern for tungsten, influenced by investor sentiment, production levels, and market speculation.

A key challenge in tungsten pricing is the mining sector's inherent volatility. Mining projects face risks such as high extraction costs, labor disputes, environmental restrictions, and logistical challenges, all of which can influence production volumes and, subsequently, market prices. Additionally, tungsten ore mining is limited to specific regions, often concentrated in politically sensitive areas. Disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or natural disasters can impact the supply chain, causing abrupt price shifts. Countries with significant tungsten resources, including China, Russia, Vietnam, and some African nations, hold considerable sway over global pricing and supply dynamics.

Scrap recycling has become an increasingly important factor in the tungsten market. The reuse of tungsten scrap helps mitigate some of the supply challenges and can buffer price fluctuations. Recycled tungsten, used in products such as cemented carbides, can help stabilize market conditions and reduce dependency on primary sources. This dynamic creates a secondary market that influences overall prices, with market players frequently turning to recycling when prices for primary tungsten rise sharply.

The rise of green energy initiatives and sustainability-driven policies has also begun to reshape tungsten demand. Its use in various clean technology applications, including wind turbines and energy storage systems, has highlighted its importance in transitioning toward a more sustainable economy. While this growing demand can drive prices upward, it also reflects broader efforts to integrate tungsten into greener technologies and processes. As these efforts continue, prices may experience long-term upward pressure driven by environmentally focused industries.

Currency exchange rates and market speculation further add complexity to tungsten price trends. Prices for tungsten are often denominated in U.S. dollars, meaning exchange rate fluctuations can significantly impact buyers and suppliers in countries using other currencies. When the dollar strengthens, tungsten may become more expensive for non-U.S. buyers, potentially dampening demand. Additionally, speculative activities in commodity markets can lead to short-term volatility, with market participants reacting to news, forecasts, and perceived shifts in supply and demand dynamics.

Given its importance in defense applications, geopolitical tensions often bring tungsten to the forefront of strategic resource discussions. Countries prioritize securing access to tungsten to ensure the availability of essential materials for military technology. Such strategic considerations can impact stockpiling behaviors, government procurement strategies, and international trade policies. Shifts in these areas, driven by military conflicts or diplomatic disputes, may lead to sudden changes in tungsten availability and pricing in global markets.

Tungsten prices are also shaped by advances in mining technology and processing efficiency. As mining operations become more technologically advanced, the cost structure associated with extracting tungsten ore and refining it into usable forms may shift. Innovations that enhance efficiency and reduce costs can lead to more stable prices over time, providing a counterbalance to supply and demand fluctuations. In contrast, any technical setbacks, such as environmental challenges or regulatory delays in mining operations, may result in price increases due to constrained output.

To summarize, the complex interplay of supply dynamics, technological demand, economic cycles, geopolitical considerations, and recycling efforts drives tungsten prices in unpredictable ways. The importance of tungsten across multiple strategic sectors ensures continued attention to its market behavior. Keeping a close watch on evolving supply chains, regulatory policies, and technological advancements is crucial for understanding and predicting tungsten price trends. Whether for industrial buyers, investors, or policymakers, tracking these influences remains essential to navigating the market's volatility and securing access to this vital resource.

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