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Materials Monthly - April 3, 2012

Reggie Hall — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:03:04 -0500

Materials Monthly - March 6, 2012

Reggie Hall — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:51:21 -0500

Enhancing Material Handling Equipment Operational Reliability Using Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensors

Reggie Hall — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:20:33 -0500

Learn the advantages of using non-contacting magnetic sensors to improve the design of variable control functionality in various types of equipment used for material equipment. Download this helpful application note from Bourns now.

Structural Thermoset Compounds: Technology and Applications

Reggie Hall — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:11:58 -0500

Learn how hybrid resins and glass reinforcement strategies used for molding compounds are specifically designed for high-performance industrial applications. IDI Composites International experts present information to help you understand resin formulations and thermoset compound manufacturing; Owens Corning experts examine fiberglass reinforcement technology and present strategies for successful implementation.

Steel is up to the AUTOMOTIVE CHALLENGE

Jared Rader — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:11:15 -0500

Authored by:
Ronald P. Krupitzer
Vice President Automotive Market
Steel Market Development Institute
Detroit, Mich.
Edited by Stephen J. Mraz
stephen.mraz@penton.com
Resources:
Steel Market Development Institute

3D printing merges with printed electronics

Leslie_Gordon — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:08:56 -0500

Stratasys in Minneapolis and Optomec in Albuquerque, NM, have completed a joint project to merge 3D printing and printed electronics. The companies claim to have built the world’s first “fully printed hybrid structure.” They used it to build a “smart wing” for an unmanned aerial vehicle with functional electronics.

Material helps build a lightweight train

Leslie_Gordon — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:59:01 -0500

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Germany recently developed an extremely resilient polyurethane-based sandwich material. It is intended to replace steel or aluminum in train or car components, while being more lightweight and just as strong.

Designing for Moldability vol 2: Undercuts and Through-Holes

Reggie Hall — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:21:37 -0500

Every process has its guidelines and limitations, injection molding is no exception. With this paper designers can address the challenges of parts that have indentations, through-holes, and other features that don’t point straight up or down.

Designing for Moldability

Reggie Hall — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:14:31 -0500

This quick-reference user guide, for engineers and designers, talks about the guidelines and limitations for rapid injection molding. Learn how to get the best possible results for your real plastic molded parts.

Materials Monthly - February 7, 2012

Reggie Hall — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:27:24 -0600