Metal Tech News

1 week ago | metaltechnews.com | A.J. Roan

In a breakthrough that could redefine the future of electronics in extreme environments, scientists in Japan have created the world's first diamond-based transistor capable of operating at high temperatures – opening the door to ultra-efficient chips that can handle intense heat and radiation where traditional silicon fails. Long prized for their beauty and durability, diamonds are quickly becoming a scientist's best friend.

1 week ago | metaltechnews.com | Shane Lasley

Electric, automated, and intelligent – this is the direction Liebherr is taking its heavy earthmoving equipment for mining and construction. To push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and autonomy for industrial applications, the German manufacturing giant has joined forces with Reycom and Qualcomm Technologies to launch LiRISE – a new generation of edge AI gateway solutions.

2 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | A.J. Roan

Cranking up the heat on space propulsion, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a high-temperature testbed capable of reaching nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit to simulate the extreme conditions nuclear fuels will face in deep space – a major step toward advancing thermal propulsion systems that could one day carry astronauts to Mars.

2 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | A.J. Roan

With demand for minerals like cobalt, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements projected to surge over the next two decades, the United States is positioning itself as a partner of choice for one of the most pivotal players in the global energy transition – not a technology hub or industrial superpower, but an entire continent that holds 30% of the world's mineral reserves, long overlooked in strategic supply chain planning – Africa.

2 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | A.J. Roan |Felix Lang

Using simulated moon dust, researchers at the University of Potsdam, Germany, have developed lightweight, radiation-resistant solar cells by pairing lunar regolith with perovskite crystals – a potential solution to the logistical challenge of powering future missions, habitats, and infrastructure directly on the Moon without relying on heavy, Earth-made panels.