The new 8- speed automatic transmission from ZF makes vehicles more economical. Honsel assisted ZF by developing the optimal casting process for the gearbox housing. The light metal expert supplies light compact housings as well as high-precision control parts for the gear shifting mechanism. Honsel manufactures the components on a new fully automated production line. With its new 8-speed transmission known…

ThyssenKrupp Stainless Istanbul Çelik Servis Merkezi AS opened a new service center, extending its existing distribution structures for stainless steel flat products with an optimized logistics system and additional warehouse space. As a result, ThyssenKrupp Stainless International has expanded its range of services in Turkey and can now better supply customers with stainless steel products from the new…

Kyodo News, citing Chinese industry sources, reported that China's Baosteel Group Corp. is expected to overtake Nippon Steel Corp. as the world's second largest steelmaker this year in terms of output.

Experts, current and future users of high-resolution computed tomography (CT) are invited to attend the 2010 International CT Symposium, sponsored by phoenix|x-ray, a part of GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, in Dresden from August 31 – September 2. The event will be a forum for conversation and discussion regarding latest developments in CT technology and analysis methods, as well as the future of CT…

Bradken’s foundry in Chehalis, WA recently underwent a successful NCA3800 audit conducted by ASME in response to an application submitted last year for accreditation as an approved materials organization for the manufacture and supply of nuclear controlled casting components. Tacoma’s certificate (QSC-204) will now list Chehalis (QSC-204-1) as an approved site of manufacture. The Chehalis focus will be…

At the Euroguss 2010, in hall 7A, stand 204, Chem-Trend will present its next generation Safety-Lube® branded die lubricants, as well as the latest plunger lubricant systems and plunger lubricants of the Power-Lube® line. Chem-Trend’s products for the die casting industry help customers to increase process efficiency and to bring down production costs. The newly developed products help to further reduce…

During the last decade casting process simulation has become a mandatory tool for many foundries. They are able to solve their casting or tool design as well as process or production issues economically and in shorter lead times. Since 1993, MAGMA, market leader in foundry process simulation, has been serving the Asian-Pacific foundries with its technology as well as its process and product improvement…

It is reported that steel, automotive and construction are likely to be attractive investment sectors in Latin America for Turkish businesses as Turkey seeks extensive investment opportunities in the region. An official from Turkey's Foreign Economic Relations Board stated in the report in question that Turkey's already established foreign economic councils with Brazil and Mexico have achieved remarkable…

Novamerican Steel Inc, formerly known as Symmetry Holdings Inc, announced that it has changed its name from Symmetry Holdings Inc to Novamerican Steel Inc. In addition, Novamerican also announced that it has applied for the listing of its common stock, USD 0.001 par value and its warrants to purchase one share of Common Stock on The Nasdaq Global Select Market. Novamerican's units, consisting of one share…

Rio Tinto Alcan and the Administracion Nacional de Electricidad have signed a Letter of Intention to confirm that they will begin negotiations regarding a power purchase agreement for a potential aluminum smelter in Paraguay. Under the terms of this agreement, Rio Tinto Alcan will be working with ANDE to develop an energy and development agreement that balances a competitive electricity price for a state of…