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Here, you&#x27;ll find everything from application ideas, to news and industry trends, to hot topics and cutting edge innovations.&#x3c;&#x2f;p&#x3e;]]></description><copyright>Copyright 2026</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:58:00 EST</pubDate><generator>https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Eliminated the Penny&#x3b; Is Cash Next&#x3f;]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;22105&#x2f;Canada-Eliminated-the-Penny-Is-Cash-Next&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[In what may have been international news last week, the&#xd; Royal Canadian Mint officially struck the penny from distribution. Of course,&#xd; that doesn&#x27;t make the penny obsolete&#x3b; it remains legal tender. 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People have made all]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14&#x3a;12&#x3a;00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;21487&#x2f;Fun-With-Magnets]]></guid><dc:creator>yamdankee</dc:creator><dc:subject>Metals &#x26; Alloys</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do We Have to Grin and Bear the Rare Earth Supply Situation&#x3f;]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;18818&#x2f;Do-We-Have-to-Grin-and-Bear-the-Rare-Earth-Supply-Situation&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[With China&#x27;s grip on the rare-earth market, do you think an alternative electric motor technology can be perfected that side steps the need &#x28;and costs&#x29; for the metals in motors&#x3f;&#xa;&#xa;The preceding article is a &#x22;sneak peek&#x22; from Metals &#x26; Alloys, a newsletter from GlobalSpec. 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Other than such uses, would you see any other applications for these lighter-than-air craft&#x3f; How about taking a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13&#x3a;38&#x3a;00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;18261&#x2f;Here-Come-the-Zeppelins]]></guid><dc:subject>Metals &#x26; Alloys</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Copper Induction Bring Motorized Bliss&#x3f;]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;18009&#x2f;Will-Copper-Induction-Bring-Motorized-Bliss&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Copper is being touted for its thermal and electrical performance, and efficiency in induction motors &#x28;versus permanent magnet motors&#x29; for electric and hybrid cars. Do you think the added cost of induction motors is worth it in these or other applications&#x3f;&#xa;&#xa;The preceding article is a &#x22;sneak peek&#x22; fr]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11&#x3a;00&#x3a;00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;18009&#x2f;Will-Copper-Induction-Bring-Motorized-Bliss]]></guid><dc:subject>Metals &#x26; Alloys</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare &#x28;Euro&#x29; Earth&#x3f;]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;17795&#x2f;Rare-Euro-Earth&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[The European Union is looking to become self-sufficient in rare earth minerals through recycling and future mining in Greenland. But can the program be productive soon enough&#x3f; Will advances in China continue to outpace those in the EU&#x3f;&#xa;&#xa;The preceding article is a &#x22;sneak peek&#x22; from Metals &#x26; Alloys, a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11&#x3a;00&#x3a;00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;17795&#x2f;Rare-Euro-Earth]]></guid><dc:subject>Metals &#x26; Alloys</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Light Can We Go&#x3f;]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;17380&#x2f;How-Light-Can-We-Go&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[New metal alloys for automobile structures are lightening up vehicles for better fuel economy while also complying with safety mandates. 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Is your organization being affected by industrial slowdowns &#x28;particularly in metals industries&#x29; in Japan or coincident market disruptions in Asia&#x3f;&#xa;&#xa;The preceding article is a &#x22;sn]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 18&#x3a;05&#x3a;00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;16939&#x2f;Quake-Aftershocks]]></guid><dc:subject>Metals &#x26; Alloys</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Quake Chokes Demand for Platinum Group Metals &#x28;PGM&#x29;]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;16319&#x2f;Quake-Chokes-Demand-for-Platinum-Group-Metals-PGM&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[The earthquake in Japan has caused global demand for platinum&#xd; group metals &#x28;PGM&#x29; to plunge, largely because of decreased demand from the Japanese&#xd; auto industry. 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