Despite attractive properties, such as low density, high strength, and corrosion resistance, aluminum alloys have experienced a slower adoption in additive manufacturing (AM) compared to steels, titanium alloys, and superalloys. To date, only a limited number of aluminum powders are available commercially for AM that are suitable for demanding, high-stress or high-temperature environments. Dr. Amir…
Making Green Steel with Hydrogen
More than 2 billion tons of steel are produced annually, making it the most important alloy in terms of volume and impact. While steel supports sustainability through lightweight design, magnetic devices and efficient turbines, for example, its primary production does not. Iron is reduced from ore using carbon. The process generates a staggering 3 billion…
The New Invizo 6000: Near Micron-scale View, Nanoscale Resolution
CAMECA, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., introduces Invizo 6000 3D Atom Probe, a new counter-electrode concept with advanced analytical capabilities. Invizo 6000 enables ion optics with atom probe tomography field of view and allows for symmetric laser illumination of specimens. This unique combination of the largest field of view of all 3D Atom Probes, high mass resolving power, thanks…
Nuclear materials characterization: Six critical roles your R&D team will want to know about.
Radiation is everywhere. And while radioactive materials are often misunderstood, today’s characterization techniques allow for superior detection and analysis and play a vital role in taking the mystery out of these materials. Advanced instruments are now available for that. Whatever the need, understanding these six critical roles will assist in identifying a comprehensive solution to…
SIMS, APT and Semiconductors: Q&A with Three Experts at CAMECA
CAMECA is a global leader in elemental and isotopic microanalysis for government, academic, and industry research and process control. CAMECA, a business unit of AMETEK, provides a diverse range of advanced characterization technologies, including Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) and Atom Probe Tomography (APT) nanoanalysis and metrology solutions for semiconductors. These instruments are recognized by…
Magnifying the power of lithium-ion battery materials
Analytical techniques seek to increase performance and power efficiency Lithium-ion batteries are the future of renewable energy. Few know this better than CAMECA, a business unit of AMETEK and a global leader in elemental and isotopic microanalysis. A four-time R&D 100 Awards recipient, CAMECA provides transformational characterization technology for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. CAMECA is a…