Tag: Metal–organic framework

Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

Copper Market Faces Supply Squeeze as AI and Green Tech Drive Unprecedented Demand

London Metal Exchange CEO warns copper markets face supply constraints as multiple demand drivers converge. Analysis suggests global copper demand could surge 24% over the next decade, creating potential strategic bottlenecks for the energy transition.

Copper Supply Dynamics Under Microscope as Trade Tensions Resurface

Recent trade developments between the United States and China have highlighted growing concerns about copper supply chains, with industry leaders warning that current market conditions suggest potential shortages ahead. According to reports from the London Metal Exchange, spot prices for copper have recently moved above three-month futures prices, indicating what market analysts describe as a short-term supply squeeze.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
Earth SciencesManufacturing

Scientists Grow Metal Using Revolutionary 3D Printing Process

Researchers at EPFL have pioneered a revolutionary approach to metal manufacturing that literally grows metal structures. Using hydrogel templates and metal salt infusions, this method creates components 20 times stronger than conventional 3D-printed metals while significantly reducing material shrinkage.

In a groundbreaking development that could transform manufacturing, scientists have discovered how to literally grow metal using an innovative approach that combines hydrogel templates with metal salt infusion. This revolutionary method, developed by researchers at Switzerland’s Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, represents a significant leap forward in 3D printing technology and additive manufacturing capabilities.

The Limitations of Traditional 3D Printing Methods

by Tyler Brooks P.E