Small – even subatomic – developments will have major consequences. Some metallurgical advances that are well beyond the concept stage are likely to have industrial or commercial consequences in the months to come.
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn about three developments in nonferrous metallurgy that promise to reshape industrial manufacturing. The discussion highlights breakthrough research from the Pacific Northwest and Ames National Laboratories, including advances in solid-phase alloying of aluminum scrap and the discovery of a new multi-element alloy for high-temperature turbine applications. There’s also news of collaboration between an aluminum producer and spectroscopy experts to enhance real-time analysis of molten metals. Together, these innovations point to a future where metallurgical progress drives both performance and sustainability.
Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries. His work has covered a wide range of topics, including process technology, resource development, material selection, product design, workforce development, and industrial market strategies, among others.
