Residual Stresses: What They Are, How They Form, and How to Measure Them
Residual stresses are internal stresses present in a material even in the absence of external loads. They are generated during manufacturing processes and can significantly affect the mechanical performance of metallic components.
Thermal Stress in Metals: What It Is and How It Is Analyzed
Thermal stress is the set of internal stresses that develop in a material when it is subjected to non-uniform temperature variations or to conditions that prevent its free deformation.
Metallurgical industry: processes, companies and quality control
The metallurgical industry is the industrial sector responsible for the production, transformation and refining of metals, from raw material to finished product. It is a fundamental supply chain for the global economy, as almost all infrastructure, industrial machinery, transportation systems and many technological products depend on metals and metal alloys.
Metallurgy: meaning, industrial processes and quality control
What is metallurgy? When we talk about metallurgy, we refer to the technical and scientific discipline that studies the entire life cycle of metals, from extraction from ores to their transformation into usable industrial materials.
Mining: what it is, how it works and key extraction processes
Mining is the set of industrial activities dedicated to extracting minerals and raw materials from the earth through exploration, excavation, crushing and processing operations.
Critical Raw Materials: What They Are and Why They Matter
Critical raw materials are not a theoretical concept or a distant policy issue: they directly impact real companies, industrial investments and strategic supply chains. Talking about critical raw materials means talking about competitiveness, innovation and supply security.
MECSPE 2026 Bologna: program and information
MECSPE 2026 is the leading international trade fair for the manufacturing sector, scheduled to take place from March 4 to 6, 2026, at BolognaFiere.
Fachtagung Bauwerksdiagnose Münster 2026: program and key topics
The Fachtagung Bauwerksdiagnose 2026 is a major international conference dedicated to structural diagnostics and non-destructive testing (NDT), taking place on 26–27 February 2026 in Münster, Germany.
FABRE Conference Rome February 2026: Program and Participants
The FABRE Conference 2026 will take place in Rome from February 16 to 19, 2026, at the Auditorium della Tecnica, and represents one of the most important national and international events dedicated to existing bridges, viaducts, and tunnels.
Rare Earths in Italy: Resources, Extraction and Metal Analysis
Rare earth elements represent one of the most strategic resources for contemporary technological and industrial development. While globally these elements are at the center of complex economic and geopolitical dynamics, in Italy the topic of rare earths is also gaining increasing importance, particularly in relation to the energy transition, industrial competitiveness and environmental sustainability.