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Magnesium vs. Aluminum: The Numbers Engineers Should Know

Magnesium is 30% lighter than aluminum at cost parity, with 2x the tool life. If you're still defaulting to aluminum for lightweight structural parts, here's what you're leaving on the table.

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Magnesium Flammability: What Engineers Get Wrong

Magnesium has a reputation for being a fire risk. That reputation is keeping engineers from one of the best lightweight structural materials available. Here's what the numbers actually say.

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