To mark its 60th anniversary, igus has launched its innovative and environmentally friendly bicycle, the igus:bike, on a world tour, underscoring its commitment to sustainability. Made from recycled plastics, the bike will travel through 16 countries for a year, signaling a new form of urban mobility while demonstrating the success of a circular plastics economy.…
Teledyne DALSA, Wickon Hightech announce strategic collaboration for 3D scanning technology
Teledyne DALSA, part of Teledyne Technologies company, a global leader in high-performance digital imaging and semiconductors, and Wickon Hightech s.r.o, an innovative provider of advanced inspection and measurement systems, are excited to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at bringing cutting-edge 3D scanning technology to market. This partnership combines Teledyne DALSA’s expertise in high-resolution imaging sensors…
Design World presents the 2024 LEAP Awards Winners: Advanced Materials
The annual LEAP Awards recognizes and celebrates innovative products and technologies in engineering. Here are the 2024 LEAP Awards Winners in the Advanced Materials category. Gold MEMS based precision timing technology SiTime SiTime is revolutionizing the $10B timing market by replacing traditional quartz material technology with resonators constructed using advanced microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. While…
Magnaplate PFAS-free 10K surface treatments alleviate compliance worries
Magnaplate announces that its 10K Series surface treatments are free of a broad class of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances — also known as PFAS — that are widely used in industrial processes. As regulators act worldwide, 10K Series coatings give users the peace of mind of being prepared for new and evolving PFAS rules.…
Able Electropolishing acquires state-of-the-art inspection equipment to enhance quality
Able Electropolishing, the world’s largest electropolishing specialist, has acquired new in-house laboratory equipment that significantly enhances its analytic and testing capabilities. This equipment further improves the precision and effectiveness of electropolishing in improving the finish, fit, and function of critical metal parts made from a wide variety of metal alloys, including stainless steel, aluminum, and…
ARRIS secures $34M for aerospace and consumer efforts
Fiber-reinforced composites manufacturer ARRIS has raised $34M from new and returning investors, including ST Engineering, Zebra Technologies, Youngone, Standard Industries, Vertex Exploratory Fund, NEA, XN, Taiwania Capital, Bosch Ventures, Modern Venture Partners (MVP), and Alumni Ventures Group (AVG). Funding will be used to build on the company’s success in scaling its global operations. In November…
ARRIS and Brooks Technology partner on performance running shoes
ARRIS celebrates Brooks during TRE 2023 as the first footwear brand to market with a cutting-edge continuous fiber-reinforced plate for running shoes enabled by Additive Molding, an innovative technology platform unlocking new categories of product performance. ARRIS, an advanced manufacturer with a breakthrough technology enabling the highest-performing fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites for mass-market products, is highlighting…
Self-lubricating and wear-resistant: igus bar stock for food, continuous operation and high media resistance
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it has expanded its wide range of iglide plastic bar stock by no less than four materials; among them two for the food sector: the heat-resistant material iglide AC500 and the resilient material iglide A250. The extremely hard-wearing material iglide H3 and the particularly wear-resistant endurance material…
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics announces plans for new Innovation Center
Quadion, d.b.a. Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, a provider of highly engineered elastomer and thermoplastic solutions announced it is building a state-of-the-art innovation center adjacent to the company’s corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Minn. The new 9,000 ft2 innovation center will provide customers with direct access to some of the industry’s foremost materials scientists and engineers in…
The importance of resin selection
When selecting materials for a composite solution, many people become preoccupied with one decision: glass or carbon fibers? Although fibers provide the strength and stiffness composites are known for, resin choice is often overlooked. Here, Sami Pirinen, Chemist and Resin Expert at global composite manufacturer Exel Composites, explores how resins can affect a composite’s properties…
Composite materials help place Italian race team in pole position
Motor racing has always been at the forefront of research and development as every team looks to glean an advantage over rivals and shed away those few precious seconds per lap. To help develop automotive engineers of the future, the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (Formula SAE) is a global student competition that pits various…
Oldcastle approves WEAV3D Composite technology for reinforcement applications in polymer concrete products
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company and leading provider of infrastructure products, has approved WEAV3D composite lattice material for reinforcement applications in their polymer concrete and SMC composite products. Ideal for underground energy, transportation and communication applications, WEAV3D composite lattice is a completely non-metallic reinforcement material that provides high levels of durability and strength, as well…
Toyolac transparent ABS medical resin finds success with HEM’s and ventilator components – providing enhanced operating performance in Covid-19 treatment devices
Toyolac’s lower molding temperatures and lower pressure requirements compared to other resin materials is proving to help increase production capacity and turnaround time for Covid-19 related medical components. With operating cylinder temperatures ranging from 210°C to 260°C, Toyolac provides smoother resin flow, increased cycle times with decreased part flash. This enhanced flowability provides increased part…
Metal additives for growing engineered plastics market
The research and development team at AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) — based in Eighty Four, PA, U.S., has taken an interest in the emerging capabilities of plastics. The business has invested time and resources into turning its high-alloy and stainless steel powders into ideal additive or filler materials for use in several applications, including…
Southco products are available with Microban antimicrobial protection
Southco, Inc., a globally recognized leader in engineered access hardware solutions is proud to be a licensed Microban partner. Southco can integrate the Microban antimicrobial additive into many of our most popular access hardware products. Microban antimicrobial technologies are effective against bacteria by up to 99% and are built in to products at the point…
Microwave absorbers handle low and high frequencies, standard communications bands
A line of microwave absorbers performs reliably at low frequencies, high frequencies, and in the standard communications band. The new materials offer improved resistance to corrosion, overcoming a common problem with standard magnetic absorbers. Military and aerospace industry design engineers can use the new absorbers to mitigate electromagnetic interference and enhance the survivability of military…
Super-light conductive metalized nonwoven protects against EMI
VeeloVEIL, a metallized nonwoven advanced material, is now available in 3 mΩ/sq, 55 gm/m2 with 95% electrical uniformity in a 36-in wide continuous product form. VeeloVEIL’s electrical conductivity and basis weight properties are unmatched by incumbent solutions, making it the highest performing composite protection material in the market. At 3 mΩ/sq, VeeloVEIL offers twice the…
How Orion’s pallet-wrapping can improve safety and efficiency at PACK EXPO Connects 2020
Orion Packaging Systems, a division of ProMach, is demonstrating its latest innovations in stretch-wrapping technology during a week of virtual presentations at PACK EXPO Connects, Nov. 9-13. Orion’s virtual showroom can be visited at: https://pe.show/398 The first presentation focuses on the value a high-speed/high-performance pallet wrapper can bring to your warehouse or loading dock. Making…
Ultimation Industries joins Rolling On Interroll’s partnership network
Ultimation Industries announced today that the company was selected as the newest member of Rolling On Interroll (ROI), a unique partnership with global material handler Interroll. Ultimation is a woman-owned leader in the conveyor technology and automation industry and has been designing, manufacturing and installing machinery and equipment, automation devices, tire and wheel processing lines…
Shielding the Solar Orbiter against extreme heat
Last February, the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter started a two-year journey to provide the first detailed pictures of the sun’s poles and insights about the never-before-observed magnetic environment that regulates the sun’s 11-year solar cycle. But how can a satellite move around the sun without burning? Here Samir Jaber, content writer at materials search…
Sample kit covers thermal interface materials
A comprehensive engineering kit includes free samples of (20) different Sarcon Thermal Interface Materials. The sample kit gives engineers the flexibility to test the performance properties of multiple Sarcon materials in order to find the perfect option for their application. The wide selection of products in the kit offer thermal conductivities that range from 0.9…
Electrically conductive elastomers resist galvanic corrosion
Materials enhancements in two new electrically conductive elastomers from Laird R&F Products eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion and damage from fuel, oils and deicing fluids in military and aerospace applications. Laird can manufacture the new elastomers using highly resilient fluorosilicone and either nickel aluminum or passivated silver aluminum fillers, offering reliable mechanical, environmental and…
Pioneer Metal Finishing announces launch of Surface Engineering Academy
Pioneer Metal Finishing has launched the launch of Surface Engineering Academy (SEA) — an Expert-Level resource for surface engineering and modification advancement. “We’re very excited to launch Surface Engineering Academy as part of our ongoing efforts to help engineers optimize the performance of their products. Given the complexity, breadth, and development of surface modification options,…
Greene Tweed launches low-temperature FKM
Greene Tweed’s Fusion FKM 665, a new generation, ultra-low-temperature and chemical-resistant elastomer, was specifically formulated to meet and exceed the requirements of Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 7379 and AMS-P-83461. With a temperature range of -70°F to 450°F (-57°C to 232°C), Fusion™ 665 achieves outstanding low-temperature performance without compromising high-temperature performance. “Prior to Greene Tweed’s Fusion…
igus polymer ball transfer units ensure safe conveyance of products
igus has developed a new material for its ball transfer units to protect conveyed goods and people from uncontrolled static electricity discharge. The new material, tribo-polymer xirodur F182 ball, has proved its electrostatic conductivity in tests. Users rely on ball tables for transducers in roller conveyors and the transport of sensitive goods. Ball transfer units…