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Lucideon Appointed by the UKAEA to Develop Next Generation Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Fusion Energy.

Lucideon has been appointed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to contribute to an innovation programme that seeks to support the delivery of sustainable fusion energy. Three contracts have been awarded to the Midlands-based technology company under the UKAEA’s Fusion Futures Industry Capability Programme, the authority’s investment into industry capability and capacity. Fusion energy… Continue

OUT NOW: Winter 2025 issue of PIM International Magazine Available to Download

OUT NOW: Winter 2025 issue of PIM International magazine This issue includes all the latest news from the world of MIM, CIM, and sinter-based AM, along with the following articles: Element 22: Mastering titanium component production with Metal Injection Moulding and Additive Manufacturing Advancing industrialisation: Binder Jetting at the forefront of a maturing sinter-based AM… Continue

Lucideon and Cavendish Nuclear Sign MoU to Advance Nuclear Waste Management with MIDAR® Geopolymer Technology

A new partnership between Lucideon and Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group, has been launched, to address complex decommissioning challenges. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring together Cavendish Nuclear’s engineering expertise in nuclear decommissioning and environmental clean-up works, combined with Lucideon’s MIDAR® geopolymer technology. The new framework… Continue

Immersive Technology Gives a New Perspective to Opportunities in Advanced Ceramics at The AMRICC Centre

New state-of-the-art technology has been developed to offer a digital window to the world of opportunities at The AMRICC Centre, giving visitors from across the globe the inside track on its capabilities at the touch of a button. Since its launch in 2024, the Staffordshire-based facility has emerged as a global powerhouse, supporting cutting edge… Continue

Winter 2025 issue of Metal Powder Technology Magazine Now Available

  Out now: Winter 2025 issue of Metal Powder Technology magazine. Download your free issue now:   This free-to-access 108-page issue includes news from the last quarter and the following exclusive articles: Neo Performance Materials inaugurates Estonian magnet plant as Europe strengthens strategic supply chains Metco Industries: Balancing PM innovation, investment discipline and next-generation pressing technology… Continue

MICG poster competition at Advanced Ceramics Show expands its reach

4 July 2025 The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group has expanded the reach of participation in its annual poster contest, taking place at the Advanced Ceramics Show next week. Showcasing the latest innovations across the sector, the Alan McLelland Poster Competition has attracted entrants from across the UK, and this year also includes an entry from… Continue

Why Moisture Measurement is Crucial in Powder & Bulk Solids Operations

Moisture is important in any manufacturing process, but when it comes to powder & bulk solid processing, excess moisture can ruin products. And what is worse than a wasted effort? Economic losses and decreased productivity. With continuous online moisture measurement, manufacturing/processing plants will find huge money savings. From savings in transportation due to the weight… Continue

Exhibitor Spotlight: Microcertec

Microcertec are exhibiting at The Advanced Ceramics Show on Booth 955.   What   types   of   advanced   materials   does   your   company   focus   on? At Microcertec, we specialize in the fabrication of advanced ceramics and the precision manufacturing of custom components made from technical ceramics, glasses, and quartz, as well as glass-to-metal assemblies and ceramic-to-metal hybrid structures… Continue