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BioCoat: a Polyurethane Protective Cover Designed for Instron Series 5940 Single Column Testing Systems

Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment solutions designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, introduces the BioCoat: a polyurethane protective cover designed for Instron® Series 5940 single column testing systems.

From Instron - Europe 7 Dec 2012

CA’s Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridge Deck Selected for Boston Pedestrian Bridge Project

MassDOT and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation Resources chose Composite Advantage LLC’s FiberSPAN™ Fiber Reinforced Polymer bridge deck for Boston’s largest pedestrian and bicyclist bridge project to date. CA’s composite bridge deck is an integral component of North Bank Bridge, a new 690-ft. structure that links Cambridge and Charlestown, Mass., and provides access to the Charles River parklands; just across the river from downtown Boston.

7 Dec 2012

SCRA Produces Art Bar Made of Recycled Carbon Fiber Material

SCRA today announced the production of a composite art bar, produced in conjunction with the New York-based design firm FXFOWLE. The serving bar was manufactured in South Carolina and installed at the Miami Project and demonstrates the many possibilities for recycled materials and modern design. The Miami Project is a contemporary and modern art fair being held December 4-9, 2012. It coincides with the 11th annual Art Basel Miami Beach, a premier international art show, as well as the 23rd annual Art Miami.

6 Dec 2012

Lake Shore Cryotronics Launches a new Service for People to Download Ethernet and Instrument Updates for Instruments in the Field

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., a manufacturer of scientific sensors, instruments, and systems for precise measurement and control, announces that they are instituting a new service enabling customers to download Ethernet ...

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 5 Dec 2012

Olympus NDT Introduces the Magna-Mike 8600 Hall Effect Thickness Gauge

Olympus NDT, a world leader in nondestructive testing technologies, is pleased to introduce the Magna-Mike® 8600 Hall Effect Thickness Gauge.

From Evident Corporation (XRF / XRD) 5 Dec 2012

MSSI Develops Software Toolbox to Test Failure Rates in Composite Materials

Researchers at the Materials and Surface Science Institute (MSSI) have developed a highly advanced software tool ‘Composite MicroMechanics (COMM) Toolbox’ to test failure rates in composite materials. Composite materials are used in high performance products, such as aircraft, sports cars and yachts, and are now making their way into everyday products. The software has been licensed to 12 countries so far including US, Canada, China.

5 Dec 2012

Teijin Begins Operating Integrated Pilot Plant for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Components

Teijin Limited announced today that it has begun operating a pilot plant for the fully integrated production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) components from carbon fiber on the premises of its Matsuyama Factory in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

From Teijin Limited 5 Dec 2012

Global Market for Glass Mat Thermoplastic Composites to Grow at 5.5% CAGR to $481 Million by 2017

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Glass Mat Thermoplastics Market 2012-2017: Trends, Forecasts and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 26 Nov 2012

Objet Enhances Dimensional Stability and Surface Smoothness of Rigid Black Material

Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced the release of a new and improved Objet Rigid Black Material. The new material provides enhanced dimensional stability and surface smoothness making it ideal for fine detail, all-purpose rapid prototyping.

22 Nov 2012

Inexpensive Conductive Plastic Composite Used in 3D Printing of Personal Electronics

Engineers pave the way towards 3D printing of personal electronics Scientists are developing new materials which could one day allow people to print out custom-designed personal electronics such as games controllers which perfectly fit their hand shape.

22 Nov 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Composites News

BioCoat: a Polyurethane Protective Cover Designed for Instron Series 5940 Single Column Testing Systems

CA’s Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridge Deck Selected for Boston Pedestrian Bridge Project

SCRA Produces Art Bar Made of Recycled Carbon Fiber Material

Lake Shore Cryotronics Launches a new Service for People to Download Ethernet and Instrument Updates for Instruments in the Field

Olympus NDT Introduces the Magna-Mike 8600 Hall Effect Thickness Gauge

MSSI Develops Software Toolbox to Test Failure Rates in Composite Materials

Teijin Begins Operating Integrated Pilot Plant for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Components

Global Market for Glass Mat Thermoplastic Composites to Grow at 5.5% CAGR to $481 Million by 2017

Objet Enhances Dimensional Stability and Surface Smoothness of Rigid Black Material

Inexpensive Conductive Plastic Composite Used in 3D Printing of Personal Electronics

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

Using the LFA 717 HyperFlash for Light Flash Analysis

GranuDrum HT: High-Temperature Powder Flow Analyzer

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Ensuring Accurate Temperature Measurement in Demanding Offshore Environments

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Transforming Arc-Rated PPE Standards with GORE-TEX Pyrad® Innovation

Raman Analysis of Illicit Materials in Real-Time

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Composites News

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

1A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

2Transforming E-Waste: Gold Recovery through CO2 Upcycling

3Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

4Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

5Peatland Plants: A New Source for Packaging

6Enhanced Supercapacitors with Transition Metal Composites

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