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ASTM to Develop a Standard for Mechanical Testing of Additively Manufactured Plastics

ASTM International’s committee on additive manufacturing technologies (F42) is developing a standard-guide for mechanical testing of additively manufactured plastics (WK66029).

11 Jun 2019

Henkel, RLE to Present Hybrid Structural Body Parts for Auto Lightweighting at AEE 2019

Henkel and RLE International have joined forces to help OEMs and tier 1 suppliers in the automotive industry leverage weight savings of up to 50 percent with hybrid structural body parts.

From RLE INTERNATIONAL Group 11 Jun 2019

Advancing 3D Printing Materials for STEP Process: Evonik and Evolve Additive

Evonik and Evolve Additive have joined forces to enhance material development for selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process (STEP) to offer a wider range of thermoplastic material for production of additive manufacturing applications.

From Evolve Additive Solutions 11 Jun 2019

Probing Unusual Surface Conductivity of Samarium Hexaboride Crystals with Angle-Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy

A group of researchers headed by Osaka University employed angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy to explore the peculiar surface conductivity of samarium hexaboride crystals.

11 Jun 2019

Pentair Utilizes BASF’s High-purity PESU for Water Treatment Applications

In order to ensure the production of clean and safe water throughout the whole water treatment system, the water treatment company Pentair, London, United Kingdom uses Ultrason® E 6020 P.

From Pentair 11 Jun 2019

General Motors Selects Teijin's Sereebo® CFRTP for High-volume Vehicles

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. This is the world's first use of CFRTP for structural parts in a high-volume production vehicle.

From Teijin Limited 11 Jun 2019

Scientists Expand the Ability of 2D Materials to Refine Technology

Ever since the discovery of graphene in 2004, scientists have been fascinated by the elasticity, flexibility, and exceptional electronic properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials that are as thin as a single layer of atoms.

11 Jun 2019

MakerBot Launches Durable and Chemical-resistant PETG for 3D Printing

MakerBot expands its materials offering with polyethylene terephthalate glycol, better known as PETG. PETG is the first Specialty Material to be released for the MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer.

From MakerBot 11 Jun 2019

BASF & Paxis Work Together to Test Photopolymers on Paxis’ New 3D Printing Technology

BASF 3D Printing Solutions has announced that they will provide innovative additive manufacturing materials to Paxis LLC for their new WAV™ technology.

From Paxis LLC 11 Jun 2019

Solvay’s High Strength LFT Compounds for World’s First All-plastic Recyclable e-bike

Solvay has worked hand-in-hand with a Monaco-based company to develop a cutting-edge electric bike made entirely of plastic, and to introduce one of its newest high-performance polymers in the process.

From Solvay S.A. 11 Jun 2019

Scientists Develop Laser Processes for Efficient Production and Processing of Composites

Experts from Fraunhofer ILT are researching and developing laser processes for the economical joining, cutting, ablation or drilling of composite materials, especially in the context of their integration into existing process chains.

11 Jun 2019

Verifying ‘organic’ Foods

Organic foods are increasingly popular — and pricey. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without synthetic pesticides, and because of that, they are often perceived to be more healthful than those grown with these substances.

11 Jun 2019

Estimating Microplastic Consumption

Since the mass production of plastics began in the 1940s, the versatile polymers have spread rapidly across the globe. Although plastics have made life easier in many ways, disposing of the materials is a growing problem.

11 Jun 2019

Research Institute CERN Signs Contract with Swedish Stainless Steel Fastener Specialist BUMAX

Leading Swedish manufacturer of premium stainless steel fasteners BUMAX has signed a contract with scientific research institute CERN for more than a quarter of a million high strength premium stainless steel fasteners to be used for the upgrade of the world famous LHC particle accelerator in Switzerland.

From BUMAX AB 11 Jun 2019

Complete Machining Services, Inc. (CMS) Expands Capabilities to Include Micro Laser Welding for Mold Repair and Tool & Die Maintenance

The largest concentration of mold makers in North America is in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan and Windsor Ontario. Up until now, there has been a lack of micro laser welding mold repair services…but CMS, Inc. is filling that void.

From Complete Machining Services, Inc. 11 Jun 2019