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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

First Certified Biodegradable Anticorrosion Film Powered by Nano VpCI® Produced in the First Croatian Biofilms Plant!

EcoCorr® Film is biodegradable, compostable packaging film that provides contact, barrier, and vapor corrosion inhibition.

From Cortec Corporation 11 Jun 2019

TenCate Advanced Composites changes its name to Toray Advanced Composites

Toray Advanced Composites, formerly TenCate, integrates into the Toray Group, enhancing its capabilities in advanced composite materials for diverse industries.

From Toray Advanced Composites 11 Jun 2019

Insulator Developed Based on Structure of Polar Bear Hair Could Find Applications in Architecture and Aerospace

For polar bears, the insulation provided by their fat, skin, and fur is a matter of survival in the frigid Arctic. For engineers, polar bear hair is a dream template for synthetic materials that might lock in heat just as well as the natural version.

10 Jun 2019

Innovative Core-Shell Catalyst Significantly Increases Efficiency of Ethanol Electro-Oxidation

An extremely efficient catalyst for extracting electrical energy from ethanol has been created researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of Arkansas. The new catalyst is an easy-to-store liquid fuel that can be produced from renewable resources.

10 Jun 2019

Global Market Leader for Cleaning Technology, Kärcher, is Working Towards Eliminating Repetitive Strain Injury Within the Workplace

Health and Safety at Work Statistics for Great Britain in 2018 revealed that 469,000 workers suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders, with the industries most affected including agriculture, construction and transportation.

From Kärcher UK Ltd 10 Jun 2019

Carrier Confirms its Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerant Strategy in Europe

Carrier confirms its refrigerant strategy in Europe by choosing HFO refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential (GWP) for most of its commercial heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) product applications.

From Carrier Marine and Offshore Systems 10 Jun 2019

High Power Density, Safe Motion and Unparalleled Servo Performance: Kollmorgen AKD®2G Dual Axis Servo Drive and AKM2G Servo Motor Available from Heason Technology

Recently announced by Kollmorgen, the leading provider of motion components and systems, and available with full support through UK distribution partner Heason Technology, the dual axis AKD2G servo drive is set to provide up to 30% more torque performance when used with the newly released AKM2G servo motor.

From Heason Technology Ltd 10 Jun 2019

Dustcontrol Launches a New Process Extraction and General Cleaning Range for the Food Industry

Hygiene requirements within the food industry are extremely stringent. The Swedish company Dustcontrol is now launching an extraction product line for the food industry: “Good For Food (GFF)”, to be used especially “When Clean Is Not Enough”.

From Dustcontrol 10 Jun 2019

World Class MRO Facility Install First RPI Turbine Rotor Assemble Systems

RPI UK, the world’s leading specialist in rotary measurement, has installed the first of two integrated rotor measurement and assembly platforms (iMAPs) at a major aero engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. The US based facility carry out MRO of major OEM engines in the United States.

From Rotary Precision Instruments UK Ltd 10 Jun 2019

Materials Science News

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

Scientists Develop Laser Processes for Efficient Production and Processing of Composites

Verifying ‘organic’ Foods

Estimating Microplastic Consumption

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

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

First Certified Biodegradable Anticorrosion Film Powered by Nano VpCI® Produced in the First Croatian Biofilms Plant!

TenCate Advanced Composites changes its name to Toray Advanced Composites

Insulator Developed Based on Structure of Polar Bear Hair Could Find Applications in Architecture and Aerospace

Innovative Core-Shell Catalyst Significantly Increases Efficiency of Ethanol Electro-Oxidation

Global Market Leader for Cleaning Technology, Kärcher, is Working Towards Eliminating Repetitive Strain Injury Within the Workplace

Carrier Confirms its Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerant Strategy in Europe

High Power Density, Safe Motion and Unparalleled Servo Performance: Kollmorgen AKD®2G Dual Axis Servo Drive and AKM2G Servo Motor Available from Heason Technology

Dustcontrol Launches a New Process Extraction and General Cleaning Range for the Food Industry

World Class MRO Facility Install First RPI Turbine Rotor Assemble Systems

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