Out with Heavy Metal
PNNL researchers have demonstrated a process for the expanded use of lightweight aluminum in cars and trucks at the speed, scale, quality and consistency required by the auto industry.
Solid Phase Processing Team
Researchers studying solid phase processing (SPP) at PNNL are developing better, greener, and more affordable products through advanced manufacturing solutions.
Awards and Accolades for SPP
Learn more about the award-winning, manufacturing advances and the superior metal alloys and components made possible by solid phase processing techniques and tools developed at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Novel Manufacturing of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Copper
Research published in Journal of Manufacturing Processes demonstrates innovative single-step method to manufacture oxide dispersion strengthened copper materials from powder.
Cold Spray to Help Keep Turbines Spinning
PNNL’s suite of Solid Phase Processing tools like Cold Spray is helping to strengthen hydroelectric dam materials such as turbines.
Green Manufacturing Award Goes to PNNL Technology
An energy-efficient method to extrude metal components wins Association of Washington Business Green Manufacturing Award. PNNL’s Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion™ technology consumes less energy and enhances material properties.
Speedier Manufacturing for Stronger Aluminum Alloys
Developed at PNNL, Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion, or ShAPE™, uses significantly less energy and can deliver components like wire, tubes and bars 10 times faster than conventional extrusion, with no sacrifice in quality.
An Electrifying Improvement in Copper Conductivity
A newly developed, highly conductive copper wire could find applications in the electric grid, as well as in homes and businesses. The finding defies what's been thought about how metals conduct electricity.