A new alloy developed by NASA for AM parts that can withstand extreme temperatures of rocket engines.

Until recently, additive manufacturing (AM) materials faced significant hurdles in producing engine components for spaceflight. The primary limitation was the lack of affordable metal alloys capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures encountered during space missions. Traditionally, only expensive alloys were viable for engine parts—until NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, introduced the groundbreaking GRX-810 alloy.

America Makes, Youngstown, Ohio, and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have announced a new open project call funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech) worth a total of $1.7M. 

Each year since 1965, MPIF has sponsored an awards competition in which parts fabricators among our member companies are invited to submit components that epitomize the possibilities inherent in this metal-forming technology.

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Dalhousie University is collaborating with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to enhance operational capabilities. This partnership focuses on advanced additive manufacturing techniques to develop critical submarine components and the necessary production processes.

A LIFT Off webinar will be presented on August 27 by Lockheed Martin Corporation, focusing on the critical role of materials development and testing in advancing hypersonic technologies and systems built for extreme environments.

Real-world examples of the building block approach to materials testing - covering everything from thermal protection systems to propulsion and structural components - essential to the success of next-generation hypersonic vehicles will be covered. Learn how industry, scientists, and engineers are collaborating to overcome complex material challenges and accelerate innovation.

Webinar Highlights:

• Insight into how materials are tested and validated for extreme heat, pressure, and mechanical stress
• Emphasis on the value of cross-disciplinary collaboration in solving the toughest engineering problems of our time
• Exploration of key enabling technologies such as:
  • Refractory Metals
  • Nickel-Based Alloys
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Carbon Fiber Composites
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from experts at Lockheed Martin and learn how the future of hypersonics is being shaped through rigorous testing and strategic collaboration.

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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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Exciting times in Phoenix! The premier conferences cover all facets of metal powder technology, setting the stage for innovation and collaboration in our industry. From MPIF President Mike Stucky, Norwood Medical, providing the State of the North American PM Industry report to Keynote Speaker James Martin, S&P Global Mobility, to the Prime Time Event at The Duce, we pushed the boundaries of powder metallurgy!