Sheffield Forgemasters has installed robot-guided hybrid additive manufacturing and milling process to produce large-dimension patterns, supporting its steel foundry’s productivity and consistency.
The $4-billion primary aluminum smelter on track to start up in 2029 has a joint-venture partner, and now is projected to produce 750,000 mtpy, to meet increasing domestic demand from automotive, aerospace, and other market.
Plibrico acquired Atlantic Fire Brick, a Florida-based distributor and supplier of refractory installation services, including emergency repair and preventive maintenance.
A new thermographic device has 4X the resolution of previous models - allowing inspectors to identify early-stage issues that optimize maintenance schedules and avoid unplanned downtime.
