A presentation of VBN Components, Robustus Wear Components and the new Tribomaterial Vibenite® was held at the annual “Ångström Tribomaterials days” May 22-23 in Uppsala. The event, visited by about 50 persons from industry and academy, was arranged by the Tribomaterials group at the Uppsala University. Please visit: Ångström Tribomaterials Group.
Material innovation is no longer only about performance — it’s about resilience
February 23, 2026
Raw material risk is becoming a board-level issue. Tungsten and cobalt price fluctuations directly impact margins in cutting tool manufacturing and mining operations. Tungsten carbide has surged over 50% YTD