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JEC Asia 2019: A Compelling Conference Programme and Speakers

JEC Asia 2019 features a fulfilling conference program with experts from the industry, giving their insights on the latest developments in high-performance composite technologies and applications.

4 Oct 2019

PVA to Show Conformal Coating Equipment for Multiple Applications at The Assembly Show

PVA, a global expert in dispensing, coating and custom automation, today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #400 at The Assembly Show, scheduled to take place October 22-24, 2019 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The company will showcase the following equipment: Delta 8 with an MR2 and PV202K, Delta 8 with FCS300-ES, SJ100 and FC100-CF for film coating, as well as a 3D printer.

From PVA 4 Oct 2019

Chroma Color Introduces New CHROMARK Laser Marking Additives and Concentrates

Chroma Color Corporation announces the launch of CHROMARK® laser marking additives and concentrates to mark plastics extremely fast, contactless, cleanly, precisely, at a low cost and permanent compared to pad printing or adhesive labels.

From The Maltings Industrial Estate 4 Oct 2019

Kodiak Assembly Offers 01005 Ultra-Compact Package Assembly

Kodiak Assembly Solutions LP, a leading contract electronic manufacturer, is pleased to announce its entry into 01005 Ultra-Compact Package Assembly.

From Kodiak Assembly Solutions LP 4 Oct 2019

Datest to Showcase Imaging Services at NEDME / OctoberBest

Datest, a leading provider of advanced, efficient and mission-critical in-circuit testing, test engineering and X-ray inspection solutions, will exhibit at the Northwest Electronics Design and Manufacturing Expo (NEDME, a.k.a. OctoberBest), scheduled to take place Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at Tektronix in Beaverton, OR, from 9 AM until 4PM.

From Datest Corporation 4 Oct 2019

UBE to Showcase PC-Based Urethane Prepolymers at Polyurethanes Technical Conference

UBE will showcase its high performance ETERNACOLL® polycarbonate diols & ETERNATHANE® polycarbonate-based urethane prepolymers for high performance and durable polyurethanes at 62nd annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

From UBE Group 4 Oct 2019

K 2019: Dow’s New Portfolio of High-Performance Silicone Elastomers

Dow will be presenting its full portfolio of high-performance SILASTIC™ silicone elastomers at K 2019. Dow’s SILASTIC™ technologies help meet customer manufacturing requirements in various applications such as consumer goods, electrical industry and automotive industry.

From Dow Formulated Systems 4 Oct 2019

Evonik Launches Polyimide Fibers with Improved Mechanical Stability and Flexibility

Evonik has developed a new generation of polyimide fibers for the rising demands of the industry. The new product, brand named P84® HT, is distinguished by improved mechanical stability and flexibility at continuously high operating temperatures.

From Evonik Industries AG 4 Oct 2019

Plastic Teabags Release Microscopic Plastic into Brewed Tea

A cup of tea may be a cure for rainy days, but the soothing cup of the brewed beverage may also come with a dose of micro- and nano-sized plastics shed from plastic bags, according to researchers at McGill University.

4 Oct 2019

Researchers Develop Composite Using Coffee Waste for Cost-Effective 3D Printing

A plastic composite made partly from waste coffee grounds is a tough but environmentally friendly material for 3D printing, according to new Washington State University research.

By Lee Pickering 4 Oct 2019

Researchers Develop Self-Sterilizing Elastic Polymer to Kill Superbugs

North Carolina State University researchers have reported that they have developed an elastic, self-sterilizing polymer able to kill a wide variety of superbugs, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

By Lee Pickering 4 Oct 2019

Research Unveils Stretchable Battery for Bendable Electronics

Markus Niederberger’s team of researchers at ETH has used stretchable materials to develop a battery that can be bent, stretched and twisted. For applications in bendable electronic devices, this is precisely the kind of battery they need.

4 Oct 2019

Xometry and ProvenCut Announce Strategic Partnership

GAITHERSBURG, Md., and LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 3, 2019) - Xometry Supplies, the materials and tooling eCommerce arm of the US’s largest on-demand marketplace for custom parts, has announced a strategic partnership with ProvenCut, an online platform that provides proven cutting recipes to machinists.

From Xometry 4 Oct 2019

VUV Analytics™ Announces the Publication of ASTM D8071 with Precision and Correlation Equations for EPA Referee Methods

VUV Analytics Inc. announced today a significant accomplishment on their strategic roadmap with the publication of ASTM D8071 for the analysis of finished gasoline.

From VUV Analytics 4 Oct 2019

Global Standards Developer ASTM International to Hold Board Meeting and Events in Boston

Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards developers, announced that it will hold its board meeting and related events in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, on Oct. 13-16. “Leaders in academ...

From Malvern Panalytical 4 Oct 2019