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Detecting Crop Disease with Multispectral Imaging

The Videometerlab4 Multispectral Imaging System from Analytik now makes it possible to scan crop samples for Fusarium infection in under 10 seconds. The analytical methodology employed does not require traditional tim...

From Analytik Ltd 20 Mar 2019

SABIC Exhibits Digital Composites Manufacturing Line & TPC Tapes at JEC World 2019

SABIC is highlighting the most recent accomplishments that propel its long-term strategy in enabling the mass adoption of advanced thermoplastic composites at JEC World 2019 (Hall 6, stand P12).

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 20 Mar 2019

Polyscope Polymers Receives JEC Award in Automotive Application Category

Polyscope Polymers is this year’s winner of the JEC Innovation Award in the Automotive Application category.

From Aurorium Holdings LLC 20 Mar 2019

New Hybrid In-Situ Process for CFRTP Sandwich Components with Thermal Insulation

In times of impending bans for diesel and generally internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are becoming increasingly interesting for buyers, especially in urban environments. Boosting battery capacities enable longer travels, however driving range of EVs varies especially at low ambient temperatures.

20 Mar 2019

INEOS Styrolution Launches PP-Based Composites at JEC World 2019

INEOS Styrolution has announced the expansion of its family of StyLight® composites. The broadened portfolio will include a new PP (polypropylene) based composites specifically designed for aesthetic applications.

From INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH 20 Mar 2019

Teijin Presents High-Performance Composite Products at JEC World 2019

The Teijin Group is showcasing a wide variety of high-performance composite products at JEC World 2019.

From Teijin Limited 20 Mar 2019

New Lightweight Hybrid Metal & Polymer-Matrix Composites for Automotive & Aerospace

In the EU research project “ComMUnion”, the two Aachen-based Fraunhofer Institutes for Production Technology IPT and for Laser Technology ILT, in collaboration with 14 partners from industry, research and academia, are developing industrial processes and solutions for hybrid lightweight design by combining metal and polymer-matrix composites for automotive and aerospace applications.

20 Mar 2019

New Recyclable Self-Reinforced PLA Composites for Auto & Medical Applications

Driven by the wish to tackle environmental issues and work towards the EC Plastics Strategy, the composite materials developed in the Bio4self project are fully bio-based, easily recyclable, reshapable and even industrially biodegradable.

20 Mar 2019

Researchers Develop Self-healing Composite; Prototype on Display at JEC World 2019

Researchers from EPFL's Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites have developed a material that can easily heal after being damaged. This cutting-edge composite could be used in aircraft, wind turbines, cars and sports equipment.

20 Mar 2019

LECO Corporation Renews Focus on Improving Customer Experience

LECO Corporation wrapped up 2018 by celebrating the opening of its new Customer Experience Center and introducing customers to its new customer-focus brand experience.

From LECO Corporation 20 Mar 2019

ELIX Polymers Presents Plating Portfolio Developments at PIAE

ELIX Polymers will present latest developments in its portfolio of chrome-platable ABS-based materials at PIAE, the Plastics in Automotive Engineering congress in Mannheim, Germany on April 3 and 4.

From ELIX Polymers 20 Mar 2019

The Heat is on… Grainger & Worrall Launches White Paper on Thermal Efficiency and its Role in Driving Innovation in Engine Castings

Complex machined castings specialist Grainger & Worrall has launched a white paper detailing how the need for greater thermal efficiency in internal combustion engines (ICEs) is driving even greater innovation in the field of high-precision engine casting.

From Grainger & Worrall 20 Mar 2019

SONGWON Presents Expanded Range of Specialty Chemicals for Coatings at the European Coatings Show 2019

With a stand designed to give customers a personalized experience reflecting their needs, SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. is present again at the European Coatings Show 2019 (ECS) following its successful debut at the last show.

From Songwon 20 Mar 2019

3D Underwater Archaeology Breakthroughs in Focus

The rapid development of maritime archaeology through increasing 3D modelling techniques and digital approaches is catalogued in a new book that places Flinders University’s Maritime Archaeology program at the centre of this exciting activity. The UNESCO UNITWIN Network for Underwater Archaeology has been chaired by Flinders University for the past three years – and the release of this book shows just how far 3D advances in this field have been made in a relatively short time.

20 Mar 2019

STEMMER IMAGING Well Represented at UKIVA MVC

STEMMER IMAGING will be showing the Ricoh SC-10 human assist camera, the CIS CoaXPress colour linescan bar and other cameras at the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition. However visitors will be also be able to see an extensive range of products from many of STEMMER IMAGING’s key suppliers who are also exhibiting.

From Stemmer Imaging 20 Mar 2019