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Stereolithography System produces high-definition parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:18 -0500

Employing ProScan(TM) digital scanning system equipped with SteadyPower(TM) Imager, iPro(TM) 9000 SLA® Center produces Pro-Parts from Accura® Plastics. Build platform, optimized for extended unattended operation, accommodates production of finely-featured micro parts or extra-large parts on build envelopes up to 29 x 25 x 21 in. Also included, 3DManage(TM) and 3DPrint(TM) software provide build management, part editing, and automatic support generating tools.

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Printing Service provides proof-of-concept prototypes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:19:40 -0500

With design data from CAD files, Sigma Design Co., LLC uses 3D Dimension SST printer to produce working prototype, which may include moving and removable subcomponents. Made from ABS plastic, proof-of-concept prototypes provide tool to make decisions about all challenges imposed in developing new product.

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Prototyping Service provides custom rubber parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:46:17 -0500

Targeting design firms, OEMs, and engineers, Protofastparts.com(TM) provides custom rubber parts for accelerated time-to-market projects. Complete in-house elastomer testing facilities and formulation monitoring systems are available to assure materials meet customer quality requirements. Once appropriate material is selected and formulated, Rubber Industries, Inc. will build single cavity mold and produce 12 sample parts in 10 working days.

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Die Cutting Service handles non-metallic parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:41:54 -0500

Performed in clean-practice, positive-pressure facility, Digital Die-Less Cutting Service permits multiple on-the-fly part modifications for rapid prototyping. It offers non-metallic parts with intricate shapes, including narrow cross sections and close hole spacing, in sizes from less than 1 in. square to 60 x 120 in. with ±0.005 in. tolerances. End-user sends/specifies materials to be cut; submits DXF, PDF, or other drawing file; and receives parts for approval within 2-3 days (typ).

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Rapid Prototype Service offers smooth finishing option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:28:16 -0500

As part of rapid prototype service, Ready Part(TM) finishing service produces smooth finish and watertight seal on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) parts. Technology also prepares models for painting, plating, and post-finishing processes, as well as for use as master for room temperature vulcanization (RTV) molding. Parts are produced on FDM and PolyJet systems.

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Prototype Machining combines injection molding and metal.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:44:16 -0500

Blending injection molding with HTCC alumina systems, capabilities include metallization with refractory metal or platinum conductors, nickel and gold plating as required, and ceramic material options. Metal components may be attached with high-temperature braze, and complex 3D shapes are possible without additional machining. Tooling turnaround promotes feasibility for prototype and small production runs of complex shapes.

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Prototyping Service provides precision resistor networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:38:31 -0500

To meet custom requirements, Quick-Net(TM) allows designers to specify package format, schematic pin-out, and electrical performance. Resistance ranges are package specific and range from 100W to 100 kW for most formats, with values up to 1 MW available in single in-line formats. Performance limits include ratio tolerances down to ±0.01%, absolute tolerances of ±0.1%, TCR tracking of ±5 ppm/°C at temperature range of 55-125°C, and max wattage of 25 mW/element.

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Dip Molding Service delivers prototypes in short time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:41:58 -0500

Dip-molding service enables prototypes to be developed for caps, plugs, and handgrip applications, per customer specified materials, lengths, and thicknesses. Flexible PVC materials are offered in range of surface textures including foam, suede, and aggressive texture finishes, while other specialty materials include high and low temp resistance, static dissipative, UV stabilized, and UL 94 V compliant formulas. In addition to 8 standard colors, custom color matching is available.

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LIM Service produces prototype parts within 10 days.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:41:59 -0500

LIMFAST(TM) Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) service offers material formulation, mold design and manufacture, silicone bonding to metal or plastic, in-house cryogenic de-flashing capabilities, component assembly, and packaging. For extended wear life, liquid silicone rubber material resists damaging effects of light, ozone, moisture, and heat. Various liquid silicone rubber grades, including UL, oil-resistant, and high-strength, are available.

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Prototyping Service produces shelf-ready, 3D mockups.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:01:41 -0500

Suited for marketing firms and consumer product companies that sell products at retail, ShelfReady(TM) prototyping process yields 3D packaging proofs indistinguishable from final product. Files are sent to 44 in. digital printer to output Hi-Res images that are then laminated to paperboard and coated with heat-treated polymer. Last step cuts and scores mockup using CAD system and Kongsberg plotter table. Process results in product that looks like it will on store shelf.

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Software/Service Bundle builds supply chain prototype model.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:05:55 -0500

Bundle of software and services helps build prototype strategic supply chain design model in one day. SAILS 21® v4.0 strategic supply chain planning and design software provides user interface, data preparation tools, scenario generation, evaluation capabilities, and optimization engine that ensure study team will meet follow-on deadlines. Single-day prototyping service uses summary data from firm and leverages databases included with SAILS 21 product.

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Prototyping Service develops fluid handling products.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:03:35 -0500

Refined rapid response prototyping process accelerates product development cycle times, enabling design changes to meet any dispensing, transfer, circulation, or dosing application. Service employs Design for Six Sigma and other operational excellence processes. Pumping technologies include micro-cavity and external gear pumps; multiple and valveless piston pumps; as well as peristaltic, micro-annular, vane, and centrifugal pumps.

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Online Service delivers automated prototyping solution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 07:06:36 -0500

Accessed through RedEyeRPM.com, RedEye RPM(TM) service builds prototypes and parts using FDM process. Online service allows automated, instant quoting and ordering of parts made of production-grade plastics. It employs secure quoting-and-ordering engine and preserves user confidentiality by analyzing design-file data without uploading it. Able to produce price quotes in ~30 sec, service requires users to log-in, browse to select their file, and choose build material.

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Photo-polymer Modeling Material has rubber-like properties.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:26:49 -0500

Designed for Eden333 PolyJetâ"¢ rapid prototyping systems, FullCureâ"¢ Tango line provides flexible rubber-like 3D models early in design stage. Line includes TangoBlackâ"¢, with 61 Shore A hardness, and TangoGrayâ"¢, with 75 Shore A hardness. Both products provide high elongation at break and can stretch to mate with other components. Tango products are suited for prototyping of products with pliable features such as tires, gaskets, key pads, and automobile trim components.

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Prototyping Service suits CMOS and RF processes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 04 Mar 2005 07:38:06 -0500

Multi-Project Wafer Service combines several designs from different customers onto one wafer. Customer delivers GDSII-Data's at fixed dates and receives untested packaged samples or dies within 8â�"10 weeks. CMOS compatible 0.35 µm Silicon-Germanium BiCMOS technology enables designs of RF circuits with operating frequency up to 10 GHz combined with high-density digital parts on one ASIC, while 0.35 µm HV-CMOS family with 20 V CMOS process is suited for power management products.

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RFI Screening Service offers standard and custom solutions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 07:45:24 -0500

Total RFI Screening Service delivers solutions ranging from design to prototype and volume production. Labyrinth RFI screening can fabrications are board-level solutions for single- or double-sided PCB designs that simplify RF design and PCB track layout. Also available are design guidance, site visits, prototyping, sample production, finish and thickness options, forming, assembly, and re-evaluation of established designs.

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Rapid Prototyping Service supports variety of materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 08:05:48 -0500

Sheetmetal Rapid Prototyping supports prototyping of custom sheetmetal parts directly from 3D CAD files of new product designs. Laser cutting is employed to offer typical project deliveries in days. SRP supports aluminum, cold rolled steel, stainless steel, spring steel, and copper. Complete sheetmetal finishing services include powder coating, silkscreen, anodizing, and plating.

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Prototyping Service utilizes fiber align equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 16 Mar 2004 07:39:51 -0500

Process Development and Prototyping Service provides design, program management, parts sourcing, process development, assembly, test, and product implementation for products such as optoelectronic packages, MEMS devices, hybrids, highbright LEDs, and fiber optic packages. FASTâ"¢ Optical Align and Attach products enable automation of active optical alignment and assembly of photonic components requiring laser weld and epoxy attachment.

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Rapid Prototype Service allows customer to design seals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Feb 2004 07:39:25 -0500

Simrit Xpressâ"¢ uses CNC milling machine, integrated with computer software, to custom produce seals, usually in one day. Customers can design products online, choosing from standard designs, including hydraulic seals, pneumatic seals, and O-rings. In online pricing module, users can change materials, view design limits based on material, and input dimensions. Once order is created, it can be processed immediately or saved for review or purchase at later date.

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FDM Service expands prototyping capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 08:08:19 -0500

Fusion Deposition Modeling (FDM) machine verifies actual parts dimension for fit and form hours before actual component needs to be machined. Machine produces working parts made out of ABS in various colors, including black, white, red, and yellow. It also produces machined prototypes in materials such as Teflon, Delrin, and Nylon. Service supports product design and development through production for various industries.

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