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South Coast Cooling Technology Brings Benefits To Plastics Recycling In The North East Of England

Hampshire cooling engineers went above and beyond their brief to help a new corporate client save thousands of pounds a year at its recycling plant in the north east of England.

24 Nov 2016

Qatar Rail Applies Maptek Eureka Software To Geological Investigations

Eureka modelling software from 3D visualisation technology developer Maptek is being applied to the construction of a multi-billion transport infrastructure project in Qatar.

24 Nov 2016

Parts Cleaning: Cleanliness Alone Is Not Enough

Whether we are talking about intermediate or final cleaning, the purpose of industrial parts cleaning is to ensure the necessary degree of cleanliness for subsequent processing, or for the long-term, trouble-free functioning of the relevant part or component. Although the required standard of cleanliness (meaning the absence of particulate residues and/or surface films) can vary greatly depending on the particular operation and sector involved, the ultimate aim is to achieve – and in many cases also to document – the desired outcome consistently, quickly, and at the lowest possible cost. Another challenge often faced is to maintain the condition of a work-piece’s surface until it undergoes further processing.

24 Nov 2016

PbS/PbSe Multiple Channel Detectors

Two or four single lead-salt detector elements are assembled within a single TO-39 or TO-8 housing each with its own IR optical filter, supplied from either one of many LASER COMPONENTS’ standard optical filters or a custom designed optical filter. Free issue filters or windows can also be used. The popular detector element of choice measures 1mm x 1mm square. Single channel detectors usually employ 2mm x 2mm square elements.

24 Nov 2016

Contained Powder Transfer System For Reactor Charging

When creating a new manufacturing facility, Hosokawa Micron’s customer sought their advice on the best system options for charging a reactor vessel with bulk powders whilst ensuring that operators and surrounding areas are not exposed to the powder.

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 24 Nov 2016

HBM Takes the Strain Out of PCB Testing

HBM – a market leader in the field of test and measurement – is pleased to announce the arrival of its new RF9 miniature rosette strain gauge, which is suitable for measurements on printed circuit boards (PCB), small components or applications with limited space.

24 Nov 2016

GSSI Unveils StructureScan™ Mini XT – Newest Generation All-In-One GPR Concrete Inspection System

GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces the launch of the StructureScan™ Mini XT – the newest generation of GSSI’s popular all-in-one concrete...

24 Nov 2016

New Additives Enhance Performance Of AP-NYLON® Cast Polyamides

With three new additives, BrüggemannChemical (www.brueggemann.com) allows the extension of the properties of anionically polymerized AP-NYLON® cast polyamides. BRUGGOLEN® TP-C1608 is a particularly efficient heat stabilizer that enables, for the first time, long-term service temperatures of up to 150 °C. BRUGGOLEN® TP-C1312 has been developed to raise impact strength, while the delaying activator BRUGGOLEN® C25 can be used to not only facilitate the casting of parts with large dimensions and/or small wall thicknesses but also to simplify the production of high-quality composites.

24 Nov 2016

UK’s Leading Cable Looms and Harness Manufacturer Doubles Capacity with New Automatic Crimping Machine

Convert Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of cable looms and harnesses, has invested in a new Komax Gamma 255 fully automatic crimping machine, which has helped double capacity.

23 Nov 2016

Bioplastic Plant Pots Get the Better of Petroleum-Based Plastic Pots

A research work carried out by horticulturists at the Iowa State University showed that innovative bioplastic materials can allow gardeners to take sustainable care of their plants and can also assist the plants to “self-fertilize” and to develop healthier roots.

23 Nov 2016

New Spray-Printing Technique Could Help Create High-Quality Organic Semiconductors

Has the time come to substitute traditionally used silicon with printable organic semiconductor inks? Scientists at the University of Surrey believe so, particularly for future electronics that need to be lightweight, low-cost, flexible, and wearable.

23 Nov 2016

Researchers Explore Flow Properties, Behavior of Polymer and 'Living Polymer' Solutions

Fluids such as water are Newtonian, and their viscous behavior is well understood. However, many common fluids are "viscoelastic."

23 Nov 2016

RadiciGroup, Röchling Automotive Jointly Develop Blow-Molding-Grade Polyamide for Turbo Pipe Application

A new product for turbo pipes was presented during the 21st Plastic Materials Congress

23 Nov 2016

NextEV Unveils World’s Fastest Electric Car, NIO EP9

Today, at a launch event at the Saatchi Gallery in London, UK, electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO. This visionary electric car brand will help users rediscover the ‘joyful lifestyle’ of car ownership by creating inspiring vehicles that deliver superior performance, a new benchmark for aesthetic design and unique user experiences.

23 Nov 2016

Furnaces and Ovens for Materials Testing

Thermcraft materials testing furnaces and ovens are used in laboratories all over the world. Thermcraft is the exclusive supplier of testing furnaces and ovens to some of the leading materials testing system manufacturers.

From Thermcraft, Inc. 23 Nov 2016