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UWM Launches New Nanostructure Research Center The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has used
a new federal grant to launch the Center for Advanced Materials Manufacturing (CAMM), which will support re- search in bulk nanostructure materials primarily for the metalcasting industry. The $1.2 million grant is part of a cooperative agreement
between UWM and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. The groups have been working together for several years to develop materials that meet the Army’s need for heavy- duty vehicles that can be airlifted and operate for prolonged periods before refueling. In January, UWM began an unrelated five-year project to
develop nanostructure materials. The project was funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology through the Technology Innovation Program. The institute is expected to provide $5 million in funding over the life of the project. Nanostructure metallic materials are embedded with atomic-scale particles that can make them cheaper, lighter and stronger than the original metal alloys. They also can deliver high-performance qualities, such as self-lubrication and energy-absorption. Bulk nanostructure materials can be produced using conventional metalcasting techniques, according to Pradeep Rohatgi, a UWM distinguished professor of engineering and director of CAMM. “[Metalcasting facilities] could start making these modern
products without having to update their equipment,” he said. “CAMM will also educate students and help train industry workers in the manufacturing of high-tech materials for civil- ian and defense sectors.” CAMM researchers will work with Oshkosh Corp.,
Oshkosh, Wis., and other companies to develop an in- frastructure for scaling up the production of the materials for use in production metalcasting facilities. In addition to studying the large-scale production of the nanostruc- ture materials, CAMM scientists are working on simula- tion software and impact/fracture modeling to optimize their manufacture.
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Municipal and Commercial Caster Neenah Emerges From Bankruptcy
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ies filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to restructure its balance sheet while providing 100% recoveries to its suppliers and vendors. In connection with its restructuring, Neenah’s secured and subordinated term debt was converted into equity, providing it with an improved balance sheet. Neenah is the indirect parent holding company of Neenah
Foundry Co., which together with its subsidiaries produces iron castings and steel forgings for the heavy municipal market and selected segments of the industrial markets.
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