Alcoa opened its state-of-the-art 3D printing metal powder production facility, located at the Alcoa Technology Center, the world’s largest light metals research center. The company plans to produce proprietary titanium, nickel, and aluminum powders optimized for 3D printed aerospace parts. Alcoa has also invested in a range of technologies to further develop additive processes, product design, […]
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Icona, a design firm with Italian roots but headquartered in Shanghai, has introduced a world’s first supercar concept with a unique titanium and carbon fiber body, called Vulcano Titanium. “Inspiration for the Vulcano came from the world’s fastest plane, the Blackbird SR-71, whose sharp and dramatic silhouette complimenting its sensual surface transitions was key to the styling […]
The Advanced Metals Initiative (AMI) Light Metals Conference 2014 was held in October 2014 in South Africa, bringing together researchers, government, and industry players for a Bushveld Lekgotla* that sought to share, debate, and deliberate on the latest trends, research, and innovative solutions in the field of light metals. The conference was hosted by the […]
In 2013, two incidents occurred in which Tesla Model S cars struck debris in the road, which resulted in underbody damage that caused car fires. “In both cases, the occupants walked away unharmed, thanks to the car’s safety features,” said Elon Musk, chariman, product architect, and ceo of Tesla in a press release online. “The […]
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For 68 years, a subscription to Light Metal Age has been an excellent way to keep up to date on the news and technical innovations taking place in the light metal world. Now Light Metal Age offers digital subscriptions, making this knowledge available faster than ever. Digital subscriptions are delivered 6 times a year directly […]
Light Metal Age has officially opened its online article store. Currently articles spanning from 2005 to present are available to purchase in downloadable pdf formats. More articles will become available overtime and eventually the Light Metal Age Article Store will grow to include the entire database of 68 years of publication. Articles cost just $5 […]
Light Metal Age has released a new database. The Titanium Article Archive is an easily searchable database of over 500 titanium-focused articles from the pages of Light Metal Age magazine from November 1945 to August 2009 on a CD. The database features a wide selection of titanium articles, editorial, and news items spanning 67+ years, […]
