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Xometry Receives ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Certifications

Xometry, the world’s largest digital manufacturing marketplace, announced today that the company has received ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications. These certifications are among the industry’s most rigorous and reflect the company’s commitment to quality.

From Xometry 4 Apr 2019

Researchers Tune Material’s Color and Thermal Properties Separately

The color of a material can often tell you something about how it handles heat. Think of wearing a black shirt on a sweltering summer’s day — the darker the pigment, the warmer you’re likely to feel.

4 Apr 2019

New MarSurf GD Series Offers Unprecedented Speed, Flexibility and Ease of Use for Roughness Measurement

Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, today announced the addition of the MarSurf GD series for roughness measurements to its new line of surface measuring instruments.

From Mahr Inc. 4 Apr 2019

Reliable Quality Control for the Casting Industry

Creaform, a world leader in automated and portable 3D metrology solutions, will be showcasing portable 3D scanners to measure the shape and geometry of castings at GIFA 2019 (Hall 13, Booth B35), which will take place from June 23 to 25, 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

From Creaform Inc. 4 Apr 2019

SynQor® Announces Its New AeroQor Product Family of Power Converters and Filters

SynQor, Inc., announces its new AeroQor product line specially designed for commercial avionics. The AeroQor product line is composed of next generation, high efficiency, isolated power factor correction modules (APFIC) and AC filters specifically designed to meet the most stringent commercial airline specifications (RTCA/DO-160G, Boeing and Airbus).

From SynQor, Inc. 4 Apr 2019

Innovation in Composites: A Major Breakthrough in Time and Cost Efficient Production of Complex Aircraft Parts

herone GmbH, (Dresden, Germany), has been declared a winner in the prestigious 2019 JEC Innovation Awards, in the Aerospace application category. The winning application was the company's all-thermoplastic drive-shaft system overmolded with an integral gear, designed for use in aerospace.

From Victrex plc. 4 Apr 2019

Ventec Upgrades ISO 7 Aerospace-Standard Prepreg & Laminate Clean-Room Facility in Germany

Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. (6672 TT), a world leader in the production of polyimide & high reliability epoxy laminates and prepregs and specialist provider of thermal management and IMS solutions, is pleased to announce the completion of a new upgraded temperature & humidity-controlled ISO 7 (Class 10000) clean-room at its German facility.

4 Apr 2019

Devan Joins Project to Recycle Coated and Painted Textile and Plastic Materials

The EU-funded Project, in which Devan Chemicals is a key partner, held a kick off meeting on 20-21 February 2019 at the EU Commission in Brussels, Belgium. The project consortium, led by Belgian R&D center CENTEXBEL, consists of 17 European partners from across the value chain including design, manufacturing, NGOs, and research and innovation.

From Devan Chemicals 4 Apr 2019

DSM, Stratasys SLA 3D Printing Partnership to Facilitate Durable Parts Production

Royal DSM has entered into a partnership Stratasys. Stratasys, which aims to disrupt traditional 3D printing, enters the stereolithography segment with a new printer, the V650™ Flex. DSM backs this launch with its Somos® materials, relentlessly aiming to expand the offering available to its customer base and to accelerate the adoption of 3D printing.

From Royal DSM 4 Apr 2019

New Alternatives May Ease Demand for Scarce Rare-Earth Permanent Magnets

From computer hard discs and smart phones to earbuds and electric motors, magnets are at the forefront of today’s technology. Magnets containing rare-earth elements are among the most powerful available, allowing many everyday objects to be ever smaller.

3 Apr 2019

Minimizing Fuel Explosions and Fires from Accidents and Terrorist Acts with Polymers

When an act of terrorism or a vehicle or industrial accident ignites fuel, the resulting fire or explosion can be devastating. Today, scientists will describe how lengthy but microscopic chains of polymers could be added to fuel to significantly reduce the damage from these terrifying incidents without impacting performance.

3 Apr 2019

Hands Spread Flame Retardants, Plasticizers Throughout Homes

Hundreds of everyday items, from furniture to cell phones to floor wax, contain organophosphate ester (OPE) flame retardants and plasticizers. Some of these semi-volatile compounds make their way into the air, onto surfaces and even inside our bodies, with uncertain health effects.

3 Apr 2019