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Small is the New "Big" — Nanotechnology Set for Large Market Gains
Remember when big was better? Not anymore. Next year, the U.S. government will spend $847 million on nanotech research, building five nanoscale science research centers. And some estimates put the nanotech market zooming to $1 trillion by 2013. Leading the way are small companies and universities, developing commercial applications for ceramic, metal and metal oxide nano powders in electronics, medical and semiconductor markets. READ MORE | | 
Doing the Impossible: Net-Shape Casting of Custom AlSiC Products
Imagine a five-fold improvement in the performance of your industry. Now imagine that performance boost at a lower cost. Sound impossible? Not anymore. At PCC-AFT, our Composites Group offers a unique Pressure Injection Casting (PIC) process that allows for the production of metal matrix parts — as well as in numbers and at costs — that companies could only dream about a few years ago. READ MORE | | | 
Dr. Birol Sonuparlak, Vice President, Composites Business
Having spent one year as a professional soccer player in his home country of Turkey, Dr. Birol Sonuparlak, Vice President of AFT's Composites Business, is no stranger to focusing on goals. However, these days he's more likely to be kicking around ideas about new ways to meet customer needs for composites than kicking balls into a net. Nevertheless, he's still scoring points. READ MORE | | 
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AFT's Growing Capabilities In Metal Matrix Composites
Leading the way in the use of advanced metal forming technologies in markets and industries worldwide, AFT's Metal Matrix Composites represent the next generation of solutions for today's materials requirements — especially in electronics. Dr. Birol Sonuparlak, who heads up AFT's Composites Business, describes the company's growing core capabilities in composite manufacturing. READ MORE | | 
Composites
Developing your part is a multiple step process. At Advanced Forming Technology, we will work with you to create the best possible design out of the most efficient and cost effective materials. In this section each month, we will provide you with a checklist to assist you in the process. Read more to find out about Metal Matrix Composites (AlSiC) and Graphite-Aluminum Composites. READ MORE | | | 
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