Teknor Apex Co.    Pawtucket, RI 02861
Jan 11, 2012 Monprene® Wet Grip Series styrenic block copolymer compounds retain their rubber-like traction when wet with no loss of elasticity or other key mechanical properties, making them suited for soft-touch applications like grips, handles, knobs, and cushions. They are available in hardnesses from 10 to 45 Shore A and can be applied onto variety of substrates by means of 2-shot, coinjection, or insert molding.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Flexible Components Hose Assemblies    Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Dec 14, 2011 Allowing for easy identification and traceability, laser engraving is available for metal crimp collar or tag of all hose assemblies, piping, and components. Marking provides end users with such information as hose size, max working pressure, serial number, manufacture date, and compliance as well as manufacturer name/brand, telephone number/website, logo, and service/application. Crimp collars on hose assemblies from ¼-4 in. can be engraved in range of fonts and sizes.

Applied Plastics Co.    Norwood, MA 02062
Dec 12, 2011 To achieve optimum release slip properties, Hypotube PTFE Coating Service applies thin, smooth coating of PTFE fluoropolymer to stainless steel and nitinol hypodermic tubing with ±0.0001 to ±0.0004 in. tolerance. Service can be applied to spiral, skived, flared, crimped, ground, and slotted hypotubes; with marker bands at user-specified intervals. Finished hypotubes, available in green, grey, black, and blue, are chemically inert, bio-compatible, and can operate at up to 288°C.

INTERTEC Instrumentation Ltd    Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5
Dec 02, 2011 Able to be specified to millimeter accuracy, Multibox Vario environmental protection enclosures accommodate size and form factor needs to precisely match instrumentation content and layout demands of instrumentation and control engineers' applications. Dimensions range from 100 x 100 x 100 mm with 20 mm thick walls to 2,000 x 1200 x 800 mm with 102 mm thick walls, and sandwich type construction is based on UV-resistant glass-fiber reinforced plastic skins and internal insulative foam core.

Pulse Systems    Concord, CA 94520
Dec 01, 2011 Capable of milling, turning, boring, and drilling very small features on range of biocompatible materials, CNC Machining Service creates small custom components for medical devices. Company's equipment can machine solid bar materials such as stainless steel, Nitinol, and titanium up to .787 in. diameter as well as tubular or cannulated starting materials as small as .032 in. in outside diameter.

TANAKA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.    Tokyo   Japan
Nov 18, 2011 Offering substitute for gold plating, PALLADEX PC200 palladium-cobalt alloy material provides hardness from 450-600HV and is suited for electrical contacts in mobile phones, PC batteries, and SD cards. Incorporating mechanism for suppressing denaturalization of palladium ions and cobalt ions prevents degradation, such as rapid reduction in deposit efficiency, even when more than 10 g of palladium has been deposited per liter of plating solution.

Symcoat Metal Processing, Inc.    San Diego, CA 92127
Nov 17, 2011 Using mixture of phosphoric and nitric acids for chemical polishing, Aluminum Bright Dip Anodizing Service brightens and enables bold coloring of aluminum, primarily for cosmetic applications. Anodizing product after bright dipping protects metal against corrosion, fading, and scratching. Typical applications include aftermarket automotive parts, light reflectors, appliances, architectural trim, sporting goods, and industrial/military products.

ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG    D-74670 Forchtenberg-Ernsbach   Germany
Nov 10, 2011 Fastener Express offers end-to-end concept that allows complex fastener components and precision parts to be developed as prototypes and manufactured later in large volumes as production-ready parts. Production Ready check determines whether subsequent production-ready part will be turned or molded, Direct Acceptance process eliminates typical request delay times, and simultaneous transformation of 3D CAD data into physical products eliminates tooling design and procurement steps.

TM Limited    Middleboro, MA 02346
Nov 08, 2011 Grinding Services capabilities include precision surface grinding on parts up to 14 x 36 in. and OD grinding up to 72 in. between centers on parts up to 10 in. in diameter. Also available is ID grinding up to 12 in., blanchard grinding for parts up to 21 x 46 in. long and double disc grinding on pieces up to 18 in thick x 28 x 28 in. Speedfam through feed grinding is offered for 1/8 in thick small parts up to 5 in. thick x 72 in. long flat sheets.

austriamicrosystems AG    Schloss Premstaetten A 8141  Austria
Oct 24, 2011 Built on 0.35 µm High-Voltage CMOS technology, inter-metal dioxide (IMD) layers enhances galvanic isolation to over 600+ Vrms. Process lets designers forego optocoupler and directly integrate 2 individual ICs within one package for complex analog/mixed signal applications to achieve synchronized performance for information exchange as long as one IC has special IMD layers. Isolated communications may be based on inductive coupling between 2 coils or capacitive coupling of 2 capacitors.

Acrilex, Inc.    Jersey City, NJ 07305 1122
Sep 22, 2011 Made from 30%-50% recycled plastic materials, Ecoglas® environmental acrylic sheets resemble beach glass, stained glass, jungle or desert camouflage, and hard candy. Fusion between acrylic casting with inclusion of colorful post-industrial scrap plastic materials affords variety of colors and textures. Thermo-formable and translucent, sheets are made from blended, dissimilar, recycled polymers and suit such applications as POP displays, store fixtures, furniture, lighting, and signs.

Foster West Corporation    Putnam, CT 06260
Sep 16, 2011 Custom extruded film and rod can be made with customer-specified active pharmaceutical ingredients and range of polymer formulations, including EVA, bioresorbable, and water-soluble polymers. With output intended to aid implant, patch, and oral drug delivery applications, approach combines material blending with direct extrusion shape forming. Production capabilities include drug/polymer films in widths of 2-5.5 in. and thicknesses of 0.0012-0.0394 in. and solid rods from 0.020-0.315 in.

RNR Plastics, Inc.    Raynham, MA 02767
Aug 19, 2011 Available in 29 standard sizes from 1 x 3 in. to 11 x 14 in., U.S. manufactured Self-Adhesive Vinyl Pockets are made from 8-mil clear vinyl with 6 mil adhesive back and heavy release liner. Styles that include business card-, CD/DVD-, job ticket-, and sign-holders as well as 8 ½ x 11 in. sheet protectors. Offering replacements for Avery, C-Line, and U-Line, products may be used in applications such as filing, inventory management, POP displays, retail displays, and parts packaging.

Robinson Rubber Co.    Minneapolis, MN 55428
Jul 25, 2011 With Prototyping Service, users can learn if rubber is best solution for components in critical applications and test designs and ideas in actual working environments before investing in production molds and tooling. Service assists customers with product development and selection of appropriate polymers, materials, and rubber formulation. Prototypes can be completed in 5-25 working days, depending on part complexity.

Glocon, Inc. (Swifter Fans)    Parsippany, NJ 07054
Jul 25, 2011 With Custom Industrial Fan Manufacturing Services, large fan blades up to 40 ft diameter can be molded out of solid or hollow fiberglass/composite materials. Smaller fans and blowers can be made out of aluminum or other metal alloys, and existing metal fans can be converted to fiberglass/composite. In addition, Glocon can manufacture ancillary fan assembly components such as fan shrouds, fan covers, fan hubs, and fan stacks.

Industrial Minerals Corporation Limited    Coos Bay, OR 97420
Jul 01, 2011 Featuring spherical nature and uniform grain sizing, SpheriChrome(TM) provides iron and steel foundries with specialty casting sand that enables production of high-quality products while reducing after casting defects and emissions. Additional benefits include ability to pack in molds tightly for smooth cast finish, optimize tensile strength, and minimize finishing/cleaning costs.

Genesis Plastics Welding    Fortville, IN 46040
Jun 29, 2011 Used for joining and assembly, ecoGenesis(TM) RF plastics welding technology lets manufacturers of medical fluid delivery, storage, and drainage bags obtain clarity, elasticity, and performance characteristics of Medalist® medical elastomers while providing safe and fully compliant alternative to PVC, thermoplastic polyurethane, or natural rubber latex. Complex patterns can be welded in one sequence, accommodating range of design possibilities.

LIFE Industries Corp.    Charleston, SC 29415
Jun 24, 2011 During Sealing and Labeling service, LIFE Industries welds aluminum foil seal across bottle neck. Bottles are filled and capped using cap fitted with aluminum foil seal and then passed under induction sealer, which transmits electromagnetic field that heats aluminum seal and bonds it to container neck. Service provides tamper evidence, leak prevention, freshness retention, pilferage protection, and sustainability.

Packnet Ltd.    Eagan, MN 55121
Jun 24, 2011 Available as product and service, Heat Shrinkwrapping can cover large products to protect against damage during transportation and storage. When properly applied, waterproof product will not move or chafe during transportation or storage, and shrinkwrap also protects against weather damage. Shrinkwrap can offer one-piece coverage for large objects, and covers can be ventilated or countermeasure options applied to eliminate moisture and mildew problems.

CS Hyde Company    Lake Villa, IL 60046
Jun 23, 2011 Colored Cast Acrylic Rods feature clarity, resistance to heat distortion, and tensile strength that enable their use in place of extruded or molded acrylic. Unaffected by sunlight or fluorescent lights, impact-resistant rods resist aging and maintain stability under range of conditions. Stock colors are available, and rods can be cut to specific sizes. Custom colors can also be accommodated.