Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
By MPI April 2, 2015
In March 2015, the premiere issue of the Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy was published. The new journal is dedicated to presenting metallurgical processes and related research aimed at improving the sustainability of metal-producing industries, with an emphasis on materials recovery, reuse and recycling. Editors-in-chief: Diran Apelian, WPI, Worcester Bart Blanpain, KU Leuven, Belgium Shin-ya Kitamura, […]
LIFT Center Opens
By MPI February 26, 2015
The Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (formerly known as LM3I) opened its Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) center in Detroit on January 15, 2015. The goal of the organization is to accelerate the transfer of new manufacturing technology from the research lab to the production floor.Diran Apelian, Director of the Metal Processing Institute at WPI […]
Weiss to Receive AFS 2015 Gold Medal
By MPI February 26, 2015
ACRC member Dave Weiss of Eck Industries has been selected by the AFS Board of Directors to received the prestigious John A. Penton Gold Metal award for pioneering work and his willingness to explore new technologies in aluminum, magnesium and metal matrix composite alloys, as well as his leadership within AFS, USCAR and the aluminum […]
Boeing and Noranda Aluminum Join ACRC
By MPI February 26, 2015
ACRC is pleased to announce that Noranda Aluminum of North America and Boeing, headquartered in Chicago, IL have joined our organization. Noranda is a leading North American integrated producer of value-added primary aluminum products and high quality rolled aluminum coils. Its focus is on building a sustainable, integrated aluminum company founded on growth and strong […]
WPI Research Led by Diran Apelian Featured in Computerworld
By MPI November 20, 2014
A research collaboration between WPI, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Viridis 3D LLC is featured in a Computerworld article: Researcher works to make 3D-printed metals stronger, customizable. The research explores the use of semi-solid metals, instead of powdered metals, in additive manufacturing. The intent behind the work is to give manufacturers more metals to work with and ultimately […]
Rick Sisson to Chair Heat Treat 2015
By MPI November 20, 2014
Rick Sisson, CHTE Director and WPI Professor of Mechanical Engineering, will chair Heat Treat 2015, which will be held October 20-22, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Hall. The ASM Heat Treating Society and the American Gear Manufacturers Association are partnering to create a solid mix of education, technology, networking and exposition opportunities.
ACRC and CHTE Fall Meeting December 2-3
By MPI November 6, 2014
The ACRC/CHTE fall meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, December 2, in Odeum A of the WPI Campus Center with registration starting at 1:00 p.m. There will be a reception and dinner for all members and guests starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Higgins House. The General Meeting for both groups will continue […]
ACRC and CHTE Spring 2014 Meetings June 3-4
By egallagher May 13, 2014
The ACRC/CHTE spring meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 3, in Odeum A of the WPI Campus Center with registration starting at 1:30 p.m. There will be a reception and dinner for all members and registered guests starting at 6:00 p.m. on the Higgins House lawn weather permitting. The General Meeting for […]
MPI Involved in LM3I – a $148 Million White House Initiative
By egallagher March 12, 2014
The Metal Processing Institute (MPI) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is one of four core academic facilities comprising the American Lightweight and Modern Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (LM3I), a new $148 million initiative recently announced by the White House that is aimed at helping to revitalize the nation’s manufacturing capabilities and competitiveness. LM3I is part […]