Foams meet low out-gassing standards.
Manufactured from ultra-pure Kynar PVDF polymer in process that uses only inert nitrogen gas to expand polymer sheet, ZOTEK-® F Foams are in lowest risk category for out-gassing of VOCs and ammonia. Polymer resins are recognized by semiconductor, biotech, and medical industries as having very low extractables that migrate from resin matrix, as well as optimal flammability properties and...
Read More »DSM Somos® Drives Industry Awareness on Impact Testing of Rapid Prototyping Materials
As rapid prototyping (RP) moves closer toward direct manufacturing, stereolithography (SL) resin leader DSM Somos is working to increase industry awareness around the impact testing of SL resins for the better evaluation of material performance. At the recent 2008 3DSUG conference in Costa Mesa, CA, DSM Somos made the information tangible with live test demonstrations in which RP users were...
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Epoxy Resin System passes NASA's low outgassing test.
With ability to withstand temperatures up to 500-
Read More »PC/ABS Resins offer decorative chrome plating for Auto OEMs.
Optimized for injection molding and plating processes, special grades of Cycoloy polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) resin and Cycolac ABS resin help automakers incorporate chrome details into their designs. Cycoloy CP8930 (high heat), Cycoloy CP8320 and MC1300 (medium heat) resins, and Cycolac MG37EP resin feature impact modifier that ensures consistent adhesion of chrome...
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Steel Yourself: Tariffs Will Increase Volatility of Steel Pipe Prices
To learn more about how these tariffs might affect your business, and how Aquatherm is continuing to help customers keep their competitive edge, download this white paper now.
Read More »Renewably Sourced Materials target packaging market.
Offering alternative to petroleum-based products, DuPont(TM) Biomax-® TPS thermoplastic starch consists of sheet rock that contains 85-90% renewably sourced content for thermoformed trays and articles, and resins for injection-molded parts and containers. With up to 35% renewably source content, Biomax-® PTT injection moldable resin is suitable for injection-molded containers, cosmetic...
Read More »Stereolithography Resin produces clear parts.
Able to produce PC-like models and prototypes with polycarbonate-like clarity, RenShape-® SL 7870 features notched Izod impact strength up to 1.15 lb-ft/in., flexural modulus of 286-333 ksi, and elongation of 10-22%. Impact-resistant, antimony-free liquid is formulated to conform to FDA USP 23 Class VI standards for use in medical modeling and prototyping, and is suitable for use on solid-state...
Read More »Success of Wind Power Depends on Durability of Turbines Protected by DuPont Innovations
DuPont(TM) Nomex® and Voltatex® Help Extend Equipment Life Vital to Practical Development of Wind Power WILMINGTON, Del., April 15 / - Wind provided more electricity than several other alternative energy sources in 2007 - approximately 1 percent of the global supply. By 2020, experts predict that wind will generate about 12 percent of world electricity needs, but the reliability of generating...
Read More »Latest Visual Effects for Thermoplastic Part Design Rev Up Bayer Materialscience's Extensive Fantasia® Color and Special Effect Technology Offerings
Hot New Shades Include Dragon, League, Turbo and Night Moves: Pittsburgh, April 17, 2008 - An innovative color or special effect can turn an ordinary design into an extraordinary one. Designers know this, and so do the Fantasia® color and special effect technology experts at Bayer MaterialScience LLC (BMS). BMS is unveiling a stimulating new set of LEDA® compounded color technology visual...
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Epoxy Resin offers dimensional stability.
Suited for bonding, encapsulation, and coating, 2-component EP21LM-3 develops tensile modulus greater than 100,000 psi and tensile shear strength greater than 2,300 psi. Viscosity of 37,000 cps enables product to flow evenly and smoothly without application of pressure. When cured, polymer has Shore D hardness of 64 and resists thermal cycling as well as water, oil, fuels, and most organic...
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Epoxy Resin resists temperatures up to 500
Designed for use in high performance composite structures and potting/casting applications, polyfunctional epoxy resin EP34CA can be combined with hardeners to provide low viscosity liquid which is suited for filament windings. Mechanical properties vs. time/temperature of unidirectional graphite composites based on Modmore Type II T fiber and matrix of EP34CA/EP34C yield flexural strength of...
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More performance and functionality for Sinumerik 828D CNC
Siemens new SINUMERIK 828D ADVANCED, SINUMERIK 828D and SINUMERIK 828D BASIC sets the standard for productivity enhancements of turning and milling operations on standardized machines and simplify the automation of grinding machines. See our video to learn all about it.
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