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From left to right: Instructor Stephen Feldbauer, students Logan Shirey, Christopher Stewart, Kyle Bear, Andrew Bigley, Kurt Diehl and Nicholas Carrier, former student and currently a research technologist. Image courtesy Penn State.
student Kurt Deihl. ‘I could have never gone to something like this on my own. The educational value for anyone attending this event, especially with me being a freshman, is absolutely incredible. I came out of the event with a much larger understanding on, not just the academic side, but industry as well. I learned so much about technologies and processes that I previously didn’t know existed. ‘It also gave me a picture of the road ahead as I continue on the next few years with my education,’ he added. ‘I can honestly say that the road ahead is a bright one. After talking with many attendees, I can honestly say that there really is no limit to where I can go in the degree path that I have chosen.’ Penn State; www.psu.edu
Oberg acquires Boyle Industries Oberg Industries, a manufacturer of precision metal components, tooling and stamping assemblies, has recently acquired certain assets of Boyle Industries, formerly located in Freeport, PA, USA. Boyle Industries was set up by a former Oberg employee in 1985, and the compa-
nies have had a positive working relationship ever since, they say. ‘The individual employees of Boyle averaged over 20 years of service with Boyle and have skills in surface grinding, jig grinding, wire EDM, and machining,’ said David Bonvenuto, Oberg’s
president and CEO skills coupled with are an excellent fit types of precision day.’
commented. ‘Their years of experience for Oberg and the work we do every
significant progress in the processing of lean ferrous alloys, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, and metal matrix composites, the organization says. Component densities continue to rise with improvements in powders, lubricants, tooling, warm compaction, high-tonnage compaction presses, and sintering technology. ‘The most visible advance since the 2012 update is the rapid emergence of metal additive manufacturing, but metal injection molding has also grown significantly,
as it has advanced in material options, process control, and standardization,’ it said. ‘These material and process developments have enabled new PM applications, such as variable valve timing sprockets, electronic power steering pulleys, turbocharger vanes, and jet engine fuel nozzles.’ Originally published in 2001, this is the third update to PM Industry Roadmap. The roadmap is available on the MPIF website. MPIF; www.mpif.org
Oberg Industries; www.oberg.com
MPIF updates PM industry roadmap The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has released an updated version of its PM Industry Roadmap. This is due to significant technological advancements over the past five years, the organization says. ‘This document addresses the vision for the PM industry, and includes a view of future customer and market expectations, as well as the goals designed to meet those expectations,’ said the MPIF. Since the previous iteration of the PM Industry Roadmap in 2012, there has been
Miba chairman honored by Vienna University Peter Mitterbauer, the long-standing chairman of the board of management at Miba, has been named as an honorary doctor at the Vienna University of Techn-
ology for his contribution to Austrian innovation. The Miba Sinter Group has cooperated closely with the Vienna University of
Technology for 40 years, during which time many joint research projects were successfully implemented, the company said. In addition, more than 20 disserta-
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tions and dissertations have been successfully completed on behalf of Miba. In its more than 30-year collaboration with the Institute of Solid-State Physics, Miba Bearing Group has researched the field of sputter
technology for the bearing shells of truck and passenger car engines to the production stage. Peter Mitterbauer was reportedly the first chairman of the Austrian Research Promo-
tion Agency (FFG) to reorganize Austrian research funding and strengthen Austria as a technology and innovation country in the international environment. Miba; www.miba.com
forma revenues of approximately US$29 billion (s27 billion) in 2016 and combined current market value in excess of US$70 billion (s66 billion). ‘This combination is a compelling and transformative opportunity to create a world-class leader in the industrial gas industry,’ said Steve Angel, chairman and CEO of Praxair, Inc. ‘The combined company will give us the opportunity to leverage the individual strengths of both companies across a much larger global footprint and
enhance our ability to drive innovation and growth.’ ‘This merger is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to form a great global industrial gas company poised to deliver value for customers, employees and shareholders alike,’ said Aldo Belloni, CEO of Linde AG. ‘The new company is well positioned in all key markets and regions and can build on its exceptional R&D expertise.’ Linde AG; www.linde.com Praxair Inc; www.praxair.com
Rossi previously served as the chief executive officer of Dresser-Rand at Siemens from September 2015 through May 2017. ‘We look forward to the perspective Chris’ experience will bring to lead Kennametal into the next chapter of its transformation,’ said Ron De Feo, current
Kennametal president and CEO. ‘It has been my pleasure to lead the Kennametal team over the past 18 months and together we have made great strides in positioning the company for a successful future.’
organisation, for which the Board and the owners express their thanks,’ said Staffan ¨ gana¨s board of Bohman, chairman of the Ho directors. ‘While I regret that Melker cannot see all those initiatives through to a full implementation, I wish him success in his new position.’
¨ gana¨s board said that it had The Ho started the search for a successor. Jernberg will remain with the company until the end of the 2017.
Linde and Praxair confirm merger
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Gas companies Linde AG and Praxair Inc have confirmed that the companies will come together under a new holding company through an all-stock merger of equals transaction. Linde and Praxair expect the transaction to close in the second half of 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. The companies say that the value of the merger is driven by approximately US$1.2 billion (s1.1 billion) in annual synergies and cost reductions with combined pro
Kennametal appoints CEO Kennametal Inc has appointed Christopher (Chris) Rossi as president and CEO and has named him a director. Rossi succeeds Ron De Feo whom the board has appointed executive chairman of the board. Both appointments are effective from the beginning of August 2017.
Kennametal; www.kennametal.com
Höganäs' CEO leaves to join Volvo ¨ gana¨s’ CEO, Melker Jernberg, will leave Ho the company to assume a position as President of Volvo Construction Equipment, ¨ gana¨s says. Ho ‘Melker has made important contributions towards the further development of ¨ gana¨s’ business strategy, culture and Ho
Höganäs; www.hoganas.com
Höganäs signs agreement to recycle carbon dioxide ¨ gana¨s AB has signed an PM producer Ho agreement with waste recycler WA3RM to reuse waste heat and carbon dioxide from ¨ gana¨s’ operations. Ho The goal is to establish some form of agricultural operations, and WA3RM is now inviting five players to submit proposals. ‘We want to contribute to the local community as much as we possibly can,’ says Nicklas La˚ng, sustainability director at
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¨ gana¨s AB. ‘By delivering our waste heat Ho and carbon dioxide, we can both benefit the environment and help create new job opportunities.’ ¨ gana¨s AB previously WA3RM and Ho announced in September the plan to extract and reuse waste energy and carbon dioxide from metal powder production ¨ gana¨s. A pre-study had showed in Ho that both waste heat and carbon dioxide were present in sufficient amounts to run
example greenhouse-based cultivation or fish farming. ‘We are very happy to be able to sign this ¨ gana¨s for long-term agreement with Ho the delivery of waste heat and carbon dioxide,’ says Michael Wiegert, co-founder of WA3RM. ‘It is a decisive step towards creating one of the world’s most modern and energy-effective waste-heat-powered greenhouse facilities.’ Höganäs; www.hoganas.com
From left to right: Instructor Stephen Feldbauer, students Logan Shirey, Christopher Stewart, Kyle Bear, Andrew Bigley, Kurt Diehl and Nicholas Carrier, former student and currently a research technologist. Image courtesy Penn State.
student Kurt Deihl. ‘I could have never gone to something like this on my own. The educational value for anyone attending this event, especially with me being a freshman, is absolutely incredible. I came out of the event with a much larger understanding on, not just the academic side, but industry as well. I learned so much about technologies and processes that I previously didn’t know existed. ‘It also gave me a picture of the road ahead as I continue on the next few years with my education,’ he added. ‘I can honestly say that the road ahead is a bright one. After talking with many attendees, I can honestly say that there really is no limit to where I can go in the degree path that I have chosen.’ Penn State; www.psu.edu
Oberg acquires Boyle Industries Oberg Industries, a manufacturer of precision metal components, tooling and stamping assemblies, has recently acquired certain assets of Boyle Industries, formerly located in Freeport, PA, USA. Boyle Industries was set up by a former Oberg employee in 1985, and the compa-
nies have had a positive working relationship ever since, they say. ‘The individual employees of Boyle averaged over 20 years of service with Boyle and have skills in surface grinding, jig grinding, wire EDM, and machining,’ said David Bonvenuto, Oberg’s
president and CEO skills coupled with are an excellent fit types of precision day.’
commented. ‘Their years of experience for Oberg and the work we do every
significant progress in the processing of lean ferrous alloys, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, and metal matrix composites, the organization says. Component densities continue to rise with improvements in powders, lubricants, tooling, warm compaction, high-tonnage compaction presses, and sintering technology. ‘The most visible advance since the 2012 update is the rapid emergence of metal additive manufacturing, but metal injection molding has also grown significantly,
as it has advanced in material options, process control, and standardization,’ it said. ‘These material and process developments have enabled new PM applications, such as variable valve timing sprockets, electronic power steering pulleys, turbocharger vanes, and jet engine fuel nozzles.’ Originally published in 2001, this is the third update to PM Industry Roadmap. The roadmap is available on the MPIF website. MPIF; www.mpif.org
Oberg Industries; www.oberg.com
MPIF updates PM industry roadmap The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has released an updated version of its PM Industry Roadmap. This is due to significant technological advancements over the past five years, the organization says. ‘This document addresses the vision for the PM industry, and includes a view of future customer and market expectations, as well as the goals designed to meet those expectations,’ said the MPIF. Since the previous iteration of the PM Industry Roadmap in 2012, there has been
Miba chairman honored by Vienna University Peter Mitterbauer, the long-standing chairman of the board of management at Miba, has been named as an honorary doctor at the Vienna University of Techn-
ology for his contribution to Austrian innovation. The Miba Sinter Group has cooperated closely with the Vienna University of
Technology for 40 years, during which time many joint research projects were successfully implemented, the company said. In addition, more than 20 disserta-
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tions and dissertations have been successfully completed on behalf of Miba. In its more than 30-year collaboration with the Institute of Solid-State Physics, Miba Bearing Group has researched the field of sputter
technology for the bearing shells of truck and passenger car engines to the production stage. Peter Mitterbauer was reportedly the first chairman of the Austrian Research Promo-
tion Agency (FFG) to reorganize Austrian research funding and strengthen Austria as a technology and innovation country in the international environment. Miba; www.miba.com
forma revenues of approximately US$29 billion (s27 billion) in 2016 and combined current market value in excess of US$70 billion (s66 billion). ‘This combination is a compelling and transformative opportunity to create a world-class leader in the industrial gas industry,’ said Steve Angel, chairman and CEO of Praxair, Inc. ‘The combined company will give us the opportunity to leverage the individual strengths of both companies across a much larger global footprint and
enhance our ability to drive innovation and growth.’ ‘This merger is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to form a great global industrial gas company poised to deliver value for customers, employees and shareholders alike,’ said Aldo Belloni, CEO of Linde AG. ‘The new company is well positioned in all key markets and regions and can build on its exceptional R&D expertise.’ Linde AG; www.linde.com Praxair Inc; www.praxair.com
Rossi previously served as the chief executive officer of Dresser-Rand at Siemens from September 2015 through May 2017. ‘We look forward to the perspective Chris’ experience will bring to lead Kennametal into the next chapter of its transformation,’ said Ron De Feo, current
Kennametal president and CEO. ‘It has been my pleasure to lead the Kennametal team over the past 18 months and together we have made great strides in positioning the company for a successful future.’
organisation, for which the Board and the owners express their thanks,’ said Staffan ¨ gana¨s board of Bohman, chairman of the Ho directors. ‘While I regret that Melker cannot see all those initiatives through to a full implementation, I wish him success in his new position.’
¨ gana¨s board said that it had The Ho started the search for a successor. Jernberg will remain with the company until the end of the 2017.
Linde and Praxair confirm merger
NEWS
Gas companies Linde AG and Praxair Inc have confirmed that the companies will come together under a new holding company through an all-stock merger of equals transaction. Linde and Praxair expect the transaction to close in the second half of 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. The companies say that the value of the merger is driven by approximately US$1.2 billion (s1.1 billion) in annual synergies and cost reductions with combined pro
Kennametal appoints CEO Kennametal Inc has appointed Christopher (Chris) Rossi as president and CEO and has named him a director. Rossi succeeds Ron De Feo whom the board has appointed executive chairman of the board. Both appointments are effective from the beginning of August 2017.
Kennametal; www.kennametal.com
Höganäs' CEO leaves to join Volvo ¨ gana¨s’ CEO, Melker Jernberg, will leave Ho the company to assume a position as President of Volvo Construction Equipment, ¨ gana¨s says. Ho ‘Melker has made important contributions towards the further development of ¨ gana¨s’ business strategy, culture and Ho
Höganäs; www.hoganas.com
Höganäs signs agreement to recycle carbon dioxide ¨ gana¨s AB has signed an PM producer Ho agreement with waste recycler WA3RM to reuse waste heat and carbon dioxide from ¨ gana¨s’ operations. Ho The goal is to establish some form of agricultural operations, and WA3RM is now inviting five players to submit proposals. ‘We want to contribute to the local community as much as we possibly can,’ says Nicklas La˚ng, sustainability director at
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¨ gana¨s AB. ‘By delivering our waste heat Ho and carbon dioxide, we can both benefit the environment and help create new job opportunities.’ ¨ gana¨s AB previously WA3RM and Ho announced in September the plan to extract and reuse waste energy and carbon dioxide from metal powder production ¨ gana¨s. A pre-study had showed in Ho that both waste heat and carbon dioxide were present in sufficient amounts to run
example greenhouse-based cultivation or fish farming. ‘We are very happy to be able to sign this ¨ gana¨s for long-term agreement with Ho the delivery of waste heat and carbon dioxide,’ says Michael Wiegert, co-founder of WA3RM. ‘It is a decisive step towards creating one of the world’s most modern and energy-effective waste-heat-powered greenhouse facilities.’ Höganäs; www.hoganas.com