Destructive and non-destructive testing in industries What is non-destructive testing? A non-destructive test (NDT) is a test to detect possible problems on the surface or on the inside…
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Carbon Steel: how many types are there?
In 1967, 500 million tons of steel were produced; by 2016, the figure had grown to over 1.6 billion. Steel is a widely used material all around the…
Our core values, all-important at ULMA Forged
All companies have something in common, regardless of the industry they operate in or what they do: corporate or organizational culture. This broader concept includes others such as…
Materials most commonly used in forging by industry
Forging is a manufacturing process with many years of history: according to experts, the first implements made by this process date back to 3,000 BC, and it is…
ULMA opens a new Middle-East office
Despite the fact that 2021 has been a complicated year (significant increases in energy, logistics, and raw material, ect.) and great uncertainties surrounding the COVID pandemic around the…
The gas and energy supply situation in Europe today
The energy crisis that has been going on for months is causing supply prices to rise steadily. Since September 2021, the average electricity bill has been rising continuously,…
Impact of energy price increases on industry
Energy is a key element in any industrial activity: it is needed both for industrial processes and for auxiliary activities (cleaning, maintenance, security, etc.) at the facilities. Who…
Continuous and shared learning in business
We are living in times of constant change where markets have become volatile and uncertain. This means companies need to look for ways to be more agile and…
Fake products: what they are and the risks involved
“Fake products” may go by other names — forgery, counterfeit, bogus, knockoff, ripoff — but they have been with us for a long time. Lately, however, they have…
The importance of full traceability and country of origin in industry
Transforming iron into alloys and other products for different purposes is a very complex process both in terms of resource planning and production. Full traceability: what is it…