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Key Materials, Processing Trends in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging
Advanced methods like 2.5D and 3D Cu-to-Cu hybrid bonding are essential for achieving higher performance and power efficiency for semiconductor packaging.
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Steel Warehouse Opens Facility in Jefferson County, Tennessee
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Materials
U.S. Reaches Deal on Steel Tariffs with Japan
Steel imported into the U.S. from Japan will no longer be subject to tariffs.
Materials
U.S. and EU Tariff Agreement Pleases Equipment Manufacturing Industry
The U.S. and EU have reached an agreement to return to pre-2018 trade policies which will keep tariffs from being placed on steel and aluminum.
Materials
Volvo Group Launches World’s First Vehicle Made with Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo has unveiled a load carrier for use in mining and quarrying made from SSAB's fossil-free steel, and has plans to produce more such vehicles in 2022.
Materials
Fossil-Free Steel Ready for Delivery
SSAB and its HYBRIT partners have delivered steel produced using 100% fossil-free hydrogen to their first customer, Volvo Group.
Seals, Gaskets
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies 94 AU30000 Polyurethane Material for Seals
Sealing solutions made from the AU30000 material are resistant to water and synthetic hydraulic fluids.
Market Analysis
U.S. and EU Reach Trade Deal
The U.S. and EU have agreed to suspend tariffs for 5 years, though those imposed on steel and aluminum are still being negotiated.
Materials
Four Reasons Why Steel Prices Are On the Rampage
Steel prices have risen sharply since Q4 2020. Gordian's data team shares four contributing factors behind the unprecedented price increases.
Materials
Industry and Labor Urge Biden to Keep Steel Tariffs Amid Escalating Steel Prices
Seven of the leading groups representing the domestic steel industry and labor are urging President Biden to ensure steel tariffs are preserved, citing ongoing investment in domestic steel production.
Materials
Volvo and SSAB Collaborating on Vehicles Made from Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo will begin creating concept vehicles and components with steel made by SSAB using hydrogen.
Materials
Equipment Manufacturers Support New Effort to Reform Section 232 Tariffs
"Preventing the misuse of Section 232 tariffs as a blunt negotiating tactic is crucial to both our national and economic security," says AEM President Dennis Slater.
Hardware
Southco Products Available with Microban Antimicrobial Protection
As a licensed Microban manufacturer, Southco can integrate antimicrobial technologies into many of its most popular products to help keep customers safe.
Materials
Graphene Nanotubes Enable Creation of Non-Marking Anti-Static Tires
OCSiAl has developed a solution using graphene nanotubes which allow solid tires to comply with EN and ISO Electrostatic discharge standards.
Trends
SSAB Climate Goals Approved by Science Based Targets Initiative
The approval means SSAB's emissions reduction objective is scientifically based and in line with the Paris Agreement.
Bearings
Lead-Free Plain Bearings Offer Advantages for Commercial Vehicle and Industrial Equipment
KS Kolbenschmidt's lead-free plain bearings can be designed with higher wear resistance, longer life and improved robustness.
Batteries, Capacitors
New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions
A peer-reviewed study commissioned by DeepGreen finds making electric vehicle batteries from deep-sea rocks can reduce climate change impacts compared to land-based ores.
Materials
HYBRIT Fossil-Free Steel Production Plant Begins Operation
The HYBRIT initiative has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10% in Sweden and 7% in Finland, as well as cutting steel industry emissions in Europe and globally.
Materials
Polygon Composite Housings Eliminate Corrosion in Fifth-Wheel Coupling Applications
The composite cylinders are designed to be strong and hold their shape even under impact, reducing maintenance for end use customers.
Materials
HYBRIT Demonstrates Successful Trials Using Fossil-Free Fuels in Pellet Process
Three alternative fuels for industrial pellet production have been tested on a pilot scale and will continue undergoing development.
Materials
Survey Finds U.S. Manufacturers Concerned About Metals Supply Chain
About 74% of respondents said the greatest threat to their manufacturing business over the next 12 months would be supply chain disruptions and constraints.
Materials
HYBRIT Fossil-Free Steel Initiative Set to Create Demonstration Plant on Industrial Scale
The SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall are looking for a location for the demonstration plant for its joint venture HYBRIT which aims to create a fossil-free steel production process.
Materials
New igus Material Enables 3D Printing of Electrostatically Conductive Components
The new iglidur I8-ESD enables to 3D print components with electrostatically conductive properties.
Materials
PHIL Offering SSAB Hardox HiTemp Steels for Hot Slag Applications
SSAB Hardox HiTemp steel is capable of transporting materials in excess of 1,200 F and will be used in PHIL's customized Hot Slag Bodies.
Materials
PHIL Offering SSAB Hardox HiAce Steels for use in Acidic Environments
Philippi-Hagenbuch will use the HiAce material for three types of vehicles structures, its Water Tanks, HiVol Refuse Bodies and Bio-Solid/Mulch HiVol Bodies.
Materials
PHIL Offering Additional SSAB Hardox Steels on Truck Bodies
Philippi-Hagenbuch is now using the new SSAB Hardox HiTemp steel in its customized Hot Slag Bodies and HiAce steel for products operating in acidic environments.
Engines
Tenneco Develops New Wear-Resistant Material for Engines
The new material's reduced cobalt content helps engine manufacturers mitigate the limited availability and price volatility of cobalt while providing wear resistance in high temperature ranges.
Materials
Cabot Corp. Introduces Composite Solution for Tires
The new Engineered Elastomer Composites solutions provide a sustainable material capable of meeting the needs of off-the-road (OTR)/earthmover tires.
Fluid Power
Polygon PolySlide Composite Tubing for Pneumatic and Hydraulic Cylinders
Polygon PolySlide Composite Tubing is well suited for replacing metallic material in a variety of cylinder applications.
Materials
SSAB to Offer Fossil-Free Steel by 2026
SSAB has set out new strategic targets which include ramping up its fossil-free steel production capabilities.
Materials
SSAB Hardox HiAce Abrasion-Resistant Steel Wear Plate
The SSAB Hardox HiAce wear plate withstands acidity and corrosion for use extreme working conditions.
Materials
SSAB Reports Third Quarter Results
A weak market impacted SSAB Europe, while SSAB Americas held up well.