Metals Learning Center - Page 4

This is the first post in a new series that shares background knowledge and interesting revelations about some of the special metals in our precision strip, wire, and foil products. Niobium is named for Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus, a Greek god. It has been confused with tantalum, named for Tan... 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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2022 North Haven, Connecticut — Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. has reached an agreement with ATI Specialty Rolled Products (ATI) to acquire ATI’s distribution facility located in Pico Rivera, California. Effective January 31, 2022, this facilit... 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

Buying metal such as stainless steel or aluminum to use in manufacturing your products is a major purchase. Coil used to stamp parts for automotive applications can cost anywhere from few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars or more! The quality of that material and the company you buy it ... Continue Reading