Weekly Update January 5, 2010
This Week's Metalcasting News Review
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Researchers Combining Metalcasting with
Nanotechnologies
The U.S. Commerce Dept.'s National Institute of Standards and
Technology has allocated $71 million to 20 different projects it
identifies as “innovative, high-risk research in new technologies that
address critical national needs.” These projects, to be funded under
NIST’s Technology Innovation Program (TIP), involve various emerging
manufacturing concepts.
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Start-Up Specializes in Refurbishing Railroad
Components
Illini Castings will refurbish for reuse couplers, yokes, side
frames and bolsters from retired rail cars. It expects to employ 17
people in its first year and may eventually hire up to 30 individuals,
most of whom would be skilled welders. The complete operation may take
up to 11 months to start.
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Case Studies / Whitepapers
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in the machining industry. They chronicle the events faced by business
owners and managers who had to deal with changes in the competitive
environment, and plots the owners' or managers' response which usually
entails a change in their business strategy.
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