Plastics Today

JULY 13, 2023

By switching from press blow molding to injection molding automotive boots and bellows and using a newly developed elastomer, Insit increased productivity and reduced material usage.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Both the NEMO ® and PERIPRO® pumps have the ability to transfer complex fluids and provide accurate and repeatable metered flows of viscous, shear sensitive, and high solids laden materials which makes them well suited for lithium battery production. These powerful pumps can also operate at slow speeds supplying very steady, low flows.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 17, 2024

2, 2024, MR Toub Training is presenting “ Silicone Elastomers Technology And Fabrication ,” a four-day university-accredited course that offers a comprehensive overview of silicone elastomers. Topics covered will include: Material selection (LSR and HCR) and an introduction to the proper silicone rubber for the application.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

FORMNEXT, November 14, 2022 — Carbon announced two all-new damping elastomers, EPU 43 and EPU 45. The elastomers add to Carbon’s already impressive portfolio of materials as part of its idea-to-production platform. Both elastomers are available now in North America, Europe, and China.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 13, 2023

Additive manufacturing materials are often the driver for new applications including production applications. In 2022, the AM community introductions of new materials for electronics, tissue fabrication, corrosive environments, consumer products, sporting equipment, and more. Take a look at the 2022 materials development.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Covestro launches production of Vulkollan raw materials in Thailand, meeting growing demand for high-performance elastomers.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 2, 2023

They have created an ultrasoft “skin-like” material — that’s both breathable and stretchable — for use in the development of an on-skin, wearable bioelectronic device capable of simultaneously tracking multiple vital signs such as blood pressure, electrical heart activity and skin hydration. “Our

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 13, 2023

The research team at Penn State devised a creative solution by sandwiching the brittle n-type semiconductor between stretchable elastomers, which are rubbery materials. Sandwiched between elastomers, the semiconductor is effectively encapsulated against the elements. They published their work in Nature Electronics.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

9, 2022 — Chromatic 3D Materials has launched ChromaScan, an additive manufacturing software for printing resin on non-planar surfaces. This new technology allows manufacturers to 3D print durable, flexible materials directly onto substrates of any shape including metal, plastic and textiles. MINNEAPOLIS, Nov.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 4, 2023

MR Toub Training presents the “ Silicone Elastomers Technology And Fabrication” course taking place Jan. Specific topics include: Material selection (LSR and HCR) and an introduction to the proper silicone rubber for the application. Photo Credit: M.R. Mold & Engineering. 31 to Feb. – 5 p.m.) – 5 p.m.)

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E&T

JULY 29, 2022

The device’s adhesive layer is made from two thin layers of elastomer that encapsulate a middle layer of solid hydrogel, a mostly water-based material that easily transmits sound waves and is elastic and stretchy. The elastomer prevents dehydration of hydrogel,” said Xiaoyu Chen, an MIT postdoc.

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AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The research team from the UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering said processing such material could potentially enhance the development of a future that involves small, intricately designed energy storage. . The material is produced through a process known as polymerisation-induced microphase separation. . “We

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Brenntag distributes a wide variety of chemicals, including some polymers and synthetic rubber materials. Univar offers elastomer materials including silicone elastomers and silanes, plus antioxidants, plasticizers, accelerators, flame retardants and processing aids. Spector was quoted in ICIS News. billion.

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Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2022

These durable actuators are made by alternating ultrathin layers of elastomer and carbon nanotube electrode in a stack and then rolling it into a squishy cylinder. When a voltage is applied to that cylinder, the electrodes squeeze the elastomer, and the mechanical strain flaps the wing. While this made the actuator 2.5%

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Inoac specializes in polyurethanes, polyolefins, elastomers, plastics and composite materials for automotive interiors, exteriors, consumer products, medical, construction and other markets. Toronto-based ABC Technologies declined to comment on the sale.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 11, 2023

The intelligent sensor technology works alongside molding rigid plastics or elastomers and rubbers, neat, unreinforced polymers or composites, and with thermoplastic, thermoset or vitrimer matrices.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Waterjet cutting uses a highly pressurized stream of water to fabricate parts from more than just metal materials. Among rubber and plastic fabricators, waterjet cutting typically refers to pure waterjet cutting, which uses a highly pressurized stream of water without an abrasive material.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

15, 2022 — Chromatic 3D Materials is launching RX-Flow , a new line of large format 3D printers for reactive extrusion additive manufacturing with thermoset polyurethanes. The printers include control systems and instrumentation designed for printing with Chromatic materials and software. MINNEAPOLIS, Nov.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Constructed from a smart material, the robot - dubbed the GeiwBot by researchers because of the creatures that inspired it - can be altered at the molecular level to mimic how geckos stick and unstick powerful grippers on their feet. We are optimistic about its potential, with much more development, in several different fields.”

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 2, 2023

latest version of its GraphCore 001 graphene nanoplatelet material (Graphcore) enhances the composite abrasion resistance by a range of 60 per cent to 80 per cent, when used as an additive in Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU). TPU is a thermoplastic elastomer combining some properties of both plastic and rubber. per cent, 1.0

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 11, 2023

To consolidate its position as leader in 3D printing elastomers (silicone), in particular via its new machine, the S300X. A new dimension has opened up for Lynxter, who will strengthen its position as leader in the 3D printing of silicone and elastomers and thus expand internationally. The industrial world is continuously evolving.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 5, 2023

Starrett will also showcase its Force Testing Systems, highlighting architecture that enables the range of Starrett force and material testing software programs to be compatible with its different test frames. This fixture provides a long travel distance, critical for rubber and elastomer applications.

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Additive Manufacturing

AUGUST 27, 2022

BOSTON, August 23, 2022 — Desktop Metal announced it is expanding its partnership with Henkel on photopolymer material development, beginning with the qualification of Henkel’s Loctite® 3D IND405 Black and Loctite 3D 3843 for use on the Xtreme 8K, the world’s largest DLP printer for high-volume production of end-use parts.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 29, 2022

To help OEMs and their suppliers rise to the challenge, DuPont’s Mobility and Materials (M&M) group will bring multiple innovative and rigorously tested solutions to K 2022. At K 2022, they will showcase success in solving customer challenges as well as the breadth of their materials portfolio. . • Automotive electrification .

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

pure and can now be integrated into industrial elastomer batches in line with the French tire maker's goal of having a fully sustainable tire on the market by 2050. Products can now be made entirely from recycled material, without dilution or degradation," he added.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 18, 2023

The 3D-printed lattice structure made of elastic high-end materials offers higher performance and durability as well as more wearing comfort compared to comparable foam midsoles. The unique lattice design – the matrix – of the midsole is based on the Porsche Design logo. This significantly increases the athlete’s performance.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ICYMI: Bigger and faster machines, extension of quality systems, and demonstrations for rockets and bioabsorbable materials moved additive manufacturing forward. KraussMaffei announced their entry into additive manufacturing with a material extrusion system that can print polymers up to 10m 3. The Berkeley, Calif.,-based

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The ringbots are made of liquid crystal elastomers in the shape of looped ribbon, resembling a bracelet. In the case of the ringbots, the “folding” is done by applying constant heat or infrared light, causing the elastomer to contract and rotate. If the ring robot is symmetrical, this will essentially make it dance in place.

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E&T

AUGUST 23, 2022

However, Sharon noted that such self-morphing sheets were made from synthetic materials, such as gels and elastomers. “We In recent years, scientists have printed flat sheets that could form themselves into 3D shapes after a stimulus, such as a change in temperature, pH or moisture content.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Physical intelligence refers to dynamic objects – like soft robots – whose behavior is governed by their structural design and the materials they are made of, rather than being directed by a computer or human intervention. As with the earlier version , the new soft robots are made of ribbon-like liquid crystal elastomers.

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MEM

MAY 4, 2023

Cannon Group comprises over 30 companies and is recognized as a world leader in technologies, processing, and molds for polyurethanes (PU), epoxy, and urethane elastomers for the plastics and composites industries. Automotive OEMs need to reduce the total weight of vehicles while maintaining high levels of safety, performance, and aesthetics.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 29, 2022

Specialist electro-chemical materials are required to cope with the harsher environments and meet the demanding requirements of high-capacity, fast charging battery packs. The thermal gap filler also prevents the pump-out phenomenon, due to its low modulus elastomer that forms after curing. For further information, electrolube.com .

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 9, 2023

Starrett will also showcase its Force Testing Systems, highlighting the flexible architecture that enables the range of Starrett force and material testing software programs to be compatible with its different test frames. This easy-to-use, practical fixture provides a long travel distance, critical for rubber and elastomer applications.

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Control Engineering

JULY 30, 2022

Preston’s lab specializes in soft robotic systems that often use nontraditional materials, as opposed to hard plastics, metals and electronics. “We We use all kinds of interesting new materials like hydrogels and elastomers that can be actuated by things like chemical reactions, pneumatics and light,” he said. “We

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Dinesh Mishra

JULY 19, 2022

They are used to produce flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, adhesives, sealants and coating, which find application across a wide range of necessary everyday products, from mattresses and automotive interiors, building insulation and refrigeration to sports and footwear, protective coatings and industrial products.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 24, 2023

In 1969, 3M products were used by astronauts in the first moon landing, including 3M Fluorel Elastomer, a synthetic rubber used in the astronaut’s boots worn inside the space capsule. He had an idea which led to the invention of masking tape. The tape was a hit and the Scotch brand tape line was born. Then see website for more info.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 23, 2023

Material Science Insights A new rubber-like material could aid in the creation of “soft robots” capable of motion without utilizing gears or other hard components. The unusual behavior is produced by a class of materials called liquid crystal elastomers. Just heat it up and watch it jump!

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