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R.D. Abbott to Attend Plastics and Rubber in Automotive Conference

R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (RDAbbott), a full-service elastomers supplier and materials science company, will showcase material advancements and process innovations for the transportation industry at the Plastics and Rubber in Automotive Conference in Novi, Michigan, on January 14 and 15.

From R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. 16 Jan 2019

Royal Netherlands Air Force: Speeding Up Maintenance with 3D Printed Tools

By using Ultimaker’s 3D printers, the Royal Netherlands Air Force are able to affordably create tools that fit the specific custom-made parts of an aircraft. Additionally, this technology has provided new opportunities to improve speed and efficiency at the base.

From Ultimaker B.V. 16 Jan 2019

Simmatic Launches Quiet Vacuum Pumps for Larger Applications

Vacuum technology expert Simmatic has launched its new MPM range of versatile pumps that can produce vacuum flows as high as 5,700 Nl/m, making them ideal for use in the most demanding manufacturing and packaging applications.

From Simmatic Automation Specialist Ltd 16 Jan 2019

PVA Receives Patent for Optical Bonding Software

PVA, a global expert in dispensing, coating and custom automation, is pleased to announce that it received a patent for its optical bonding software.

From PVA 16 Jan 2019

National Circuit Assembly Renews AS9100D Aviation, Space and Defense Certification

National Circuit Assembly, a provider of PCB, cable and electro/mechanical manufacturing and test services to leading OEMs, today announced that it successfully completed the re-certification audit for its AS9100D certification.

From National Circuit Assembly 16 Jan 2019

Tekni-Plex at MD&M West: to Present Insights on Mandrels for Development of Catheters

Tekni-Plex will present a paper on Improving Tolerance During Manufacturing: Polymer Mandrels Applications for Interventional Catheter Development on Tuesday, February 5, during the MD&M West show, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.

From Tekni-Plex 16 Jan 2019

UK-based NCC Installs ENGEL Duo for Composites Research for Automotive & Aerospace

Composite lightweight construction based on thermoplastics promises more efficient manufacturing processes and the recycling of obsolete components. Until the innovative materials and processes are used on a large scale some challenges still need to be solved and more experience needs to be gained.

16 Jan 2019

Instron Releases New Torsion Add-On 2.0 for Biaxial Testing

This new product is designed to convert axial-only testing machines into biaxial testing systems capable of simulating real-world use of products subjected to multi-axis loading.

From Instron - USA 15 Jan 2019

3D Printing Technique 100 Times Faster Using Light

University of Michigan scientists have demonstrated that instead of constructing plastic filaments layer by layer, a new method to 3D printing lifts complex shapes from a vat of liquid at up to 100 times faster than conventional 3D printing processes.

14 Jan 2019

Lithium-Air Batteries Hold up to 10 Times More Energy with the Incorporation of 2D Materials as Catalysts

Lithium-air batteries are ready to become the next ground-breaking alternatives for existing lithium-ion batteries that power computers, cell phones, and electric vehicles.

11 Jan 2019

New Materials to Boost Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells

New research could make way for the design of new materials to help enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

11 Jan 2019

Vibrations of Phosphate Groups Represent Sensitive and Noninvasive Probes for Ions Interacting with Biomolecules

An important structural feature of RNA and DNA embedded in water is represented by pairs of positive magnesium ions and negatively charged phosphate groups.

11 Jan 2019

Researchers Devise Simple, Accurate Technique for Identifying Defects in Latest SiC Transistors

Transistors are prerequisites for devices involving current flow, and they are an obligatory component of almost all electronic switches. Transistors are used in the field of power electronics to switch large currents.

11 Jan 2019

Molex, Accenture and Amazon Web Services Co-Develop Edge Computing Solution Powering NextGen Autonomous Vehicles

Molex is expanding its autonomous and connected vehicle capabilities by working with Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring edge computing and voice assistant capabilities to the Molex Automotive Ethernet Network Platform.

From Molex 10 Jan 2019