NOMMA Newswire

The 2024 Top Job Contest is open! Entries submitted on or before September 21 can take advantage of early entry pricing.

 

The price goes up September 22. The last day to submit an entry is Thursday, November 2. Prepare your best entries and submit them before time runs out.

 

The Ernest Wiemann Top Job Contest is a peer-judged competition to honor outstanding work. NOMMA members worldwide compete for awards in 17 categories, including forged and non-forged work ranging from gates and stairs to furniture and accessories.

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Popular Mechanics

In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have observed metal pieces mending themselves after cracking, defying conventional scientific theories. This breakthrough, documented by researchers from Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M University in the journal Nature, challenges existing norms and could revolutionize engineering.
The newfound phenomenon holds the potential to enable self-healing engines, bridges, and airplanes that reverse wear and tear, enhancing durability. While self-healing materials have been developed, metals' ability to repair themselves has long been deemed fiction.
The observed self-healing crack occurred during an experiment at a US Department of Energy facility, where a nanoscale piece of platinum reversed damage, contradicting expectations. This discovery hints at a new era of resilient materials.

 

Nucor, a leading US steel producer and recycler, is set to establish an advanced plant in Crawfordsville, Indiana by mid-2025. The company's $115 million investment will result in an automated facility adjacent to its current mill. The upcoming plant, scheduled for construction in late 2023 or early 2024, is projected to create around 200 jobs by 2027.