Metals Learning Center - Page 9

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

For better or worse, market conditions are constantly changing. In 2024, Ulbrich will celebrate a century in business. And in those 100 years, markets have soared, and they've crashed. Overnight, ideas have turned into industries, and business empires have gone extinct. Shortages have given way to... 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

Jumpstart R&D for Medical Device Manufacturers by Adding Desired Materials to Your Cart Today! When sourcing materials for the manufacturing of critical medical devices, speed is everything. The faster you can procure desired materials, the sooner you can start testing engineered applications. And ... Continue Reading

Purchasing metals in today’s market is more difficult than it ever has been, even compared to just a few short months ago. With long lead times, scarce material availability, and the ever-evolving marketplace (oh my!) it can seem almost impossible at times to get the product you need. One of the m... Continue Reading