Stainless Steel World Magazine June 2024 | Page 4

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[ Contents ]

8 COVER STORY
Our rich history inspires future alloys
Alleima has a long history of material development and creating innovative alloys that match the needs of evolving industries , which started 160 years ago in Sandviken , Sweden . Stainless Steel World spoke to Barinder Ghai , Director of Technical Marketing & New Business Development EMEA , and Jane Eriksson , Director of Sales & Marketing EMEA , to learn about the latest exciting grades on offer : Sanicro™ 35 , SAF™ 3006 and SAF™ 3007 .
12 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Gorilla-proof cast for Gladys The GE Aerospace team received a surprising request recently that allowed them to showcase their rapid turnaround for 3D-printed titanium parts .
14 PETROCHEMICALS
Petrochemicals : a time of change and opportunity The petrochemical industry is struggling with the challenge of over-supply , but its long-term prospects are positive . The main driving factor is the shift towards sustainability , which carries costs but also creates opportunities
19 Community
King ’ s Award for stainless specialist Paralloy Teesside stainless steel specialist Paralloy has been recognised with the UK ’ s top honour for business .
20 DUPLEX
Duplex plate excels in demanding dam project Thick plates in duplex stainless steel SUS821L1 have played a critical role in the manufacture of hardwearing yet lightweight equipment for recently completed Tateno Dam in Japan .
22 END USER INTERVIEW
Chemical plant maintenance In this interview with Charles Federle , Mechanical Maintenance Engineer , BASF , he discusses the dynamic work done in the world of mechanical maintenance , the importance of working as a team , as well as the potential consequences of asset failure .
24 FOOD INDUSTRY
High-tech facility for alternative proteins A state-of-the-art technology centre in Wisconsin , USA , will be home to an end-toend process line developing alternative proteins in response to demand from the booming ‘ new food ’ industry .
27 CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Sustainability becomes a driver for chemical plant construction The increasing demand for chemical products is bringing growth to the industry , which at the same time has to cope with the necessary transformation towards climate neutrality . For chemical plant construction , both of these factors mean a lot of work in the coming years .
31 COMMUNITY
Duplex World Conference & Expo 2024 Join the conversation at Duplex World ! The advance conference program provides you with all the information you need to plan your visit .
41 WELDING
Ambient air cleaning for large-scale fabrication In recent years , advancements in extraction technology have created innovative , ambient air cleaning solutions to address these concerns . This article explores the employment of ambient air cleaning for largescale fabrication and suggests effective strategies to safeguard and protect the wellbeing of workers .
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