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Nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium with approximately fifty percent nickel, is a relatively recently formulated metal that takes its name both from its composition and the place where it was produced (Nickel Titanium –Naval Ordnance Laboratory). History of Nitinol Although it was discovere... Continue Reading

This article originally appeared in an issue of Music Trades Magazine as "Ulbrich Steel - An Unsung Hero" Producing wrap wire for most of the industry’s guitar and violin strings, Ulbrich’s metalworking expertise is a key component of stellar tone. When guitarists analyze the source of great ton... Continue Reading

If you were to pick one word to appropriately describe tantalum "versatile" would certainly be among those at the top of the list. Tantalum — a shiny, silver metal named after the Greek God Tantalus — has myriad uses in modern industries ranging from high-temperature applications such as aircraft e... Continue Reading

The high-performance cable market is constantly evolving and almost all manufacturers face common challenges in taking the performance of their products to the next level. To put it simply, the next generation of cables is demanding more from cable manufacturers than ever before. Lower signal loss... Continue Reading

What melts in your mouth but not in your hand? That's right – titanium dioxide, one of the myriad forms of titanium used in modern business and industrial applications. ……. Or were you going to say M&Ms™, the American candy that made the "melt in your mouth but not your hand" question famous in its ... Continue Reading