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I.S.T. Unveils ‘White TORMED®’ Thermal Control Film for Smarter Spacecraft, Initiates Pilot Production in November 2026, Targets Mass Production by Fall 2028
ChemAnalyst Japan Overview I.S.T. Corporation has unveiled "White TORMED®," a new thermal control film for spacecraft, with A4 sheets currently available for evaluation and pilot production of 300-mm-wide rolls targeted for November 2026... -
WSU Researchers Democratize 3D Printing of Crucial Aerospace Metal Alloy GRCop-42 with AI, Enabling Lower Cost and Broader Access
WSU Insider USA Overview Washington State University (WSU) researchers have utilized AI to develop a more efficient and less expensive method for 3D-printing GRCop-42, a high-performance metal alloy used in aerospace. This breakthrough c... -
Chemlyte Solutions Emphasizes Critical Role of Quality Control in Advanced Materials Manufacturing for Aerospace, Healthcare, and Electronics Industries
Chemlyte Solutions USA Overview Chemlyte Solutions highlights the paramount importance of quality control in advanced materials manufacturing, encompassing specialized chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemicals. The comp... -
Xenergy Secures Over $100 Million in Series B Funding, to Add 3GWh Solid-State Battery Mass Production Line: Accelerates Lithium-Metal Solid-State Battery Output for Drones and Electric Motorcycles
Shanghai Metals Market China Overview Xenergy has completed a Series B financing round exceeding $100 million, led by Puhua Capital, to fund the mass production and delivery of lithium-metal solid-state batteries. The company plans to ad... -
MIT Researchers Develop AI Model “CrysVCD” to Drastically Reduce Stability Screening Time for Practical Material Designs, with Applications in Semiconductor Cooling and Data Centers
MIT News USA Overview MIT researchers have developed "CrysVCD," an AI model component that significantly accelerates the process of ensuring designed materials are stable and practical for real-world use, thereby reducing screening time ... -
Teknor Apex Launches TekVentures to Invest in Materials Science Startups, Driving AI-Driven Materials Discovery and Green Chemistry Innovation
Dealroom News USA Overview Teknor Apex, a plastics and materials science company, has launched TekVentures, a corporate investment arm dedicated to funding startups across the industrial materials lifecycle. This new venture aims to main... -
Mitsubishi Chemical Commercializes Novel Negative Thermal Expansion Filler, “M-Filleris™ NTE,” to Suppress Warpage in AI Server Semiconductor Packages
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Japan Overview Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has announced the commercialization of "M-Filleris™ NTE," a new negative thermal expansion filler designed to effectively suppress warpage in semiconductor pa... -
NUS Establishes AI Foundry to Shorten Materials Discovery Cycle from Months to Weeks, Focusing on High-Entropy Alloys and Ceramics
National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore Overview Professor Shyue Ping Ong at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is launching an "AI Foundry" to revolutionize materials discovery by integrating AI, scientific data, and au... -
Rare-Earth-Free Motor Technologies Achieve Commercial Milestones: Niron Partners with ASPINA, MAHLE Unveils 370 kW Truck E-Axle, AEM Secures $21M
Adamas Intelligence Canada Overview Niron, MAHLE, and Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) are spearheading the commercialization of rare-earth-free motor technologies with significant recent advancements. Niron signed a motor-platform deal ... -
Venture Capital Flows into Advanced Materials Startups, Prioritizing Strategic Partnerships for Commercialization
Rho USA Overview Venture capital firms are actively investing across all stages in advanced materials startups, recognizing the technical complexities and long development cycles inherent to the sector. Specialized VCs like Material Impa...
