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Rapid prototyping service for membrane switches
Danielson has launched a new rapid prototyping service for use with all membrane switch and keyboard projects
News from Danielson (13 February 2004)
Polymers and composites expand applications range
Innovative polymers and composites, such as long glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastics, are dramatically broadening the range of applications and commercial production of thermoplastics.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 4 February 2004)
Twin screw compounder acquired for development
A leading polymer research and test house has ordered a new twin screw compounder from Rondol Technology in order to enhance its capabilities in thermoplastics compounding development.
News from Rapra Technology ( 3 February 2004)
Review compares rubber and TPEs
A review covering thermoplastic elastomers that have the elastic behaviour of rubber and the processability of thermoplastics, includes comparisons between the two material types.
News from Rapra Technology (26 January 2004)
Report underlines thermoplastic polymer innovation
In a market teeming with participants and products, thermoplastic polymer manufacturers have taken to product innovation in a big way to tap new markets and find fresh sources of revenue.
News from Frost and Sullivan (21 January 2004)
Natural flax fibre reinforces plastics car panels
User application article Flax fibres are being re-discovered by French automotive manufacturers and used as fibre reinforcement for moulded interior plastics panels used in cars.
News from French Technology Press Bureau ( 9 January 2004)
Pre-processed polyethylene gives better properties
Pre-processed polyethylene resins provide improved properties - including superior mechanical properties, reusability and recyclabilitiy without using chemical cross linking agents.
News from Sterigenics ( 7 January 2004)
Smallest capacity dryer processes polymers
Compressed air dryer - the smallest in a range - typically processes polymers at a rate of 1-3 kilos an hour and has capacity of a throughput at up to 10 kilos an hour.
News from Wittmann (UK) ( 4 December 2003)
Compact dehumidifying dryers have molecular sieves
Compact dehumidifying dryers with molecular sieves can be installed on the machine or on trolleys and free up much more floor space for the plastics processor.
News from Sandretto UK ( 2 December 2003)
Benchmarks to be set for plastics manufacture
The plastics compounding group at the British Plastics Federation is undertaking industrial analytical work by creating a number of benchmarks for its manufacturing performance.
News from PICME (28 November 2003)
Polymer research and test house adds on 3D systems
Europe's leading polymer research and test house, has invested in software and three new work stations to ensure the company's leadership in plastics product design and testing.
News from Rapra Technology (28 November 2003)
More durable plastics to be developed for vehicles
User application article Superior hardcoating/scratch-resistant materials and processes will be developed in the UK's Foresight Vehicle research project.
News from Danielson (27 November 2003)
Nano-composites development 'roadmap' formulated
Faraday Plastics and Hybridnet held a successful Technology Road Map meeting on the 'Commercialisation of Polymer/Ceramic Hybrids and Nano-Composites'.
News from Faraday Plastics - Rapra Technology (25 November 2003)
Plastics track plates may be largest yet
User application article The largest plastics track plates yet produced by the industry are intended for the newest sub sea tractor to install interconnecting array cables used to gather power from offshore windmills.
News from Quadrant EPP (11 November 2003)
Polymer satisfies high temperature conveyor needs
User application article When designing conveyor belt chains for high-speed beverage and food processing lines, a company chose a polymer for its high temperature and superior chemical resistance properties.
News from Victrex (20 October 2003)
Showing the way for low-energy polymer processing
The newly reconstituted Faraday Plastics has produced a 'technology road map' for low-energy polymer processing industry into measuring and bettering its energy-use performance.
News from Faraday Plastics - Rapra Technology ( 3 October 2003)
Mould-in films cut automotive production costs
Hardcoated in-mould decoration films simplify the production process by reducing the number of manufacturing stages and streamlining part production. Brochure available
News from Autotype International (25 September 2003)
Latest guide includes nano-filler technology
Particulate fillers in polymers continue to play a very important role and a book provides a guide to the fundamentals and has a chapter covering the latest developments in nano-filler technology.
News from Rapra Technology ( 2 September 2003)
Industrial cleaners adopt polymer helical gears
User application article When a leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment, wanted a material for the helical gear wheels in its spray heads, it chose a polymer because of its superior chemical resistance.
News from Victrex (12 August 2003)
Lower cost polymer combats plasma effectively
User application article To replace Vespel electrical insulators in plasma cutting torches, a manufacturer chose lower cost PEEK polymer that offered the same electrical insulating and high temperature properties.
News from Victrex ( 4 August 2003)
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