Industry Update
IperionX & Aperam to advance Ti supply chain
BPC secures a PO from Spanish Research Institute
IperionX Limited and Aperam Recycling ( Aperam ) have signed an agreement for an innovative titanium processing and product manufacturing program . This partnership will demonstrate IperionX ’ s fully circular and sustainable titanium supply chain solution , turning titanium scrap into high-performance products for advanced industries . IperionX will use its patented titanium technologies to upcycle up to 12 metric tons of titanium scrap produced from the consumer electronics sector to manufacture a range of highperformance titanium products . IperionX will initially upcycle 1 metric ton of titanium scrap into high-grade titanium powder and then manufacture a range of titanium near-net shapes for specific parts , as well as plate , rod and wire products . Aperam is focused on advancing the circular economy and is a global manufacturer in stainless , electrical and specialty steel and recycling . ELG , part of Aperam Recycling , is a global specialist in sourcing and processing titanium , stainless steel and super alloys , processing over 1 million tons of metal annually .
BPC Instruments AB ( BPC ) has received a purchase order from a Spanish research institute to advance their anaerobic digestion research to meet the growing demand for European biomethane production . This order includes four sets of stainless steel reactors , BPC ® Go , additional process sensors , and data loggers , totalling 691,000 SEK . The order includes four equipment packages designed for continuous biogas production simulations with real-time process monitoring at bench- or small-pilot scale . These packages are easy to set up , user-friendly , and highly compatible , providing reliable data that ensures confidence in the results .
SeAH launches facility Temple ( Tx )
Alleima unveils Freeflex ® Versa compressor valve steel
Alleima , a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys , has pioneered advancements in compressor valve steels to meet the latest energy efficiency standards in HVACR ( Heating , ventilation , air conditioning and refrigeration ) applications . Freeflex ® Versa represents substantial progress in compressor valve steel technology . Building upon the success of its predecessor Hiflex™ and Freeflex ® Core , this martensitic stainless steel is engineered , with a focus on catering to the unique requirements of reciprocating and linear technologies . Notable features of Freeflex ® Versa include exceptional fatigue resistance , outstanding wear resistance , and the ability to contribute to noise reduction and downsizing .
SeAH Group will establish a high-performance metal manufacturing facility in Temple , generating USD 110M in capital investment and creating over 100 new jobs in Central Texas , USA . SeAH Group is a South Korea-based company that specialises in steel products . The companies have the major capacity of special alloy production in South Korea and are equipped with an integrated production system for the various materials and production range .
Packline stainless rotating clamp attachment
New to Packline Materials Handling and Ultrasource LLC , the stainless manual rotating clamp attachment with pre-set fixed stop positions at the required angles for loading and unloading is designed to handle rolls of film and foil in the food industry . Constructed from stainless steel , this roll-handling solution is suitable for clean room high care environments such as those found in the food , drinks , pharmaceutical and medical industries . The clamp attachment was designed in response to a customer requirement in the food industry to lift rolls of film and foil and rotate to pre-set fixed degrees for loading onto the processing machinery .
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