Linking Science and Technology for Global Solutions – TMS 2012
By Author March 7, 2012
March 12 – 14, MPI students and faculty will present at the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Orlando, FL. The exhibition, titled Linking Science and Technology for Global Solutions, “brings together materials science and engineering professionals from over 68 countries to present research, share industrial applications, and introduce innovation.” MPI presenters include: Morgan […]
K.U. Leuven Hosts Seminar
By Author February 6, 2012
A Perspective on the Metals and Mining Industry March 15, 2012 Seminar co-sponsored by Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (K. U. Leuven), a CR3 partner university. The opening welcome will be given by Prof. Bart Blanpain, a co-director of CR3 at KULeuven. Seminar Information Rapid urbanization and industrialization of developing regions is challenging our ability to preserve […]
CR3 Graduate Seminar Lecture Series – February 24
By Author February 6, 2012
Life after WPI: Challenges of Working in an International Company Friday, February 24, 2012 Salisbury Laboratories, Room 305, 11am Kimon Symeonidis is currently working in the Process Technology Department of Victaulic, world leader in mechanical pipe joining systems and member of CR3. The company was founded in 1925 to market a radical new concept in […]
WPI Professor Makhlouf, Presents at The 2011 John Hunt International Symposium
By Author February 1, 2012
Researchers from around the world gathered at Brunel University in London this past December to celebrate 50 years of solidification research by Professor John Hunt on his 75th birthday. Professor Makhlouf Makhlouf, WPI Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of ACRC, presented, “The evolution of the contemporary theory of formation and chemical modification of the […]
Molycorp, a CR3 member, was recently featured in FORTUNE
By Author February 1, 2012
Molycorp is located in Mountain Pass, California. According to the company’s website, Molycorp is, “The only rare earth oxide (REO) producer in the Western hemisphere, owning and operating the world’s largest, most fully developed rare earth mine and oxide manufacturing facility outside of China.” FORTUNE’s article titled, Molycorp’s $1 billion rare-earth gamble – How an […]
Annual NSF/IUCRC Meeting Brings Together Ideas and Opportunities
By Author February 1, 2012
The 2012 NSF/IUCRC Annual Meeting took place at the Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA from January 11-13, 2012. The objectives of the meeting were to provide a forum for NSF, I/UCRC Directors, Evaluators, Operations Staff to interact and exchange information and ideas about best practices, and common challenges and opportunities. The meeting agenda and links […]
IOMMMS Global Materials Forum: Materials in a Green Economy: An International Perspective
By Author January 18, 2012
Around the world, nations are seeking to address the challenging problems of efficient energy production and use, greenhouse gas reduction and carbon management, and energy security. In this symposium, perspectives on the role of materials science and engineering with a particular focus on technically-driven innovations in the overall reference frame of sustainability will be presented […]
ACRC Welcomes ATEK Precision Castings as New Member
By Author January 18, 2012
ATEK Precision Castings (APC), located in New Hampton, Iowa is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATEK Companies, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Founded in 1935 the company is a recognized leader in the production of gravity pour permanent mold (PM) and low pressure permanent mold (LPPM) aluminum castings supplied to commercial and defense markets. ATEK […]
Apelian Elected to Advisory Committee of China’s State Key Lab
By Author December 21, 2011
Diran Apelian has been elected to serve on the Advisory Committee of China’s State Key Laboratory for Solidification Processing. Professors C.T. Liu and Apelian are the only two international members of the Committee. The State Key laboratory at Northwestern Polytechnic is China’s principal center for casting research. The Laboratory’s annual budget is over $10 million […]