Researchers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance metal 3D printing, optimizing the production of high-performance titanium alloy components. Their AI-driven approach accelerates the manufacturing process for Ti-6Al-4V, a widely used titanium alloy valued for its strength and low weight. “The...
READ MOREFrance significantly increased its titanium imports from Russia in 2024, reaching a historic high of €108.6 million, according to Eurostat data analyzed by RIA Novosti. France imported 2,400 tonnes of Russian titanium last year, with the value of purchases rising by nearly 19% compared to the previous year. In volume terms, imports increased by 22%,...
READ MOREVSMPO-Avisma Corporation has expressed interest in participating in both domestic and international projects, provided they ensure mutually beneficial cooperation. The corporation’s press service confirmed this position in a statement to TASS. “The corporation is interested in projects, including foreign ones, where there is demand for high-tech titanium products, of course, provided that it is mutually...
READ MORERio Tinto’s 74%-owned South African subsidiary, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), has signed a deal with independent power producer Red Rocket South Africa for 230 MW of wind energy. The renewable power will supply RBM’s smelting and processing facilities at its Richards Bay ilmenite operation, the company announced on January 30. Red Rocket is developing the...
READ MOREIn December 2024, the India Times reported that Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Combine (UKTMK) signed an agreement with Indian Rare Earth Limited (IREL) to create a joint venture in India. The new facility will process ilmenite, sourced from Odisha with low titanium oxide (TiO2) content, into titanium slag, a material highly sought after in the...
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