Scientists at Caltech have developed a groundbreaking method to create metallic objects with precise shapes and compositions, providing unprecedented control over the alloys they produce. This innovative technique opens doors to creating highly specialized materials, such as biocompatible stents or lightweight satellite components that can endure the harsh conditions of space.

In 1997 the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy introduced a new feature the “Consultants Corner”, where industry experts answered reader’s questions. Revisit those columns now in our new feature PM Flashback – International Journal of Powder Metallurgy—Consultant’s Corner.

P/M Flashback Consultant’s Corner

Consultant’s Column 1: International Journal of Powder Metallurgy

Volume 33, No. 1, 1997

Penn State DuBois has partnered with powder metallurgy part producer Metaltech, Inc., both in DuBois, Pennsylvania, to launch a new research initiative focused on next-generation energy storage. Funded by a $70,000 grant from the 2025 Manufacturing PA Innovation Program, the project aims to create sponge iron electrodes for iron-air batteries by repurposing mill scale, a byproduct of steelmaking.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, Tennessee, has achieved a significant milestone in nuclear component innovation by successfully testing two additive manufactured (AM) stainless steel experimental capsules at its High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). This accomplishment is a crucial step in proving that additively manufactured components can meet the stringent safety standards required for nuclear applications.

Join LIFT, the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), Detroit, Michigan, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) as they offer a dynamic event designed for small and mid-sized businesses looking to enter or expand within the defense industrial base. Accelerate Michigan: Leveraging Business Opportunities in Defense & Industry is a no-cost event that will show you how to plug into the U.S. Department of Defense’s Mentor-Protégé Program — a powerful pathway into federal contracting and supply chain partnerships.

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