Category Menu Insert molding yields one-piece impeller-rotor; plunger system key to quality parts April 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart In a claimed world first, Japanese Tier I parts manufacturers are molding water impellers that feature integrated motor rotors in an insert molding process carried out on vertical presses. These electric-powered impellers employed for motor and cabin cooling are used on hybrid vehicles such as the Prius. According to machine supplier Sodick (Yokohama, Japan), the […] Read more »
Processes Korean government extends support to local processing sector April 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Processors familiar with the nXheat induction barrel heating technology from Nordson Xaloy (New Castle, PA) for non-contact heating of injection barrels now have a potential alternative from a Korean source in the Eco-heater from ECOnomical Heater Co. (Siheung, Korea). The Eco-heaters employs insulated Litz cables wrapped around a foam-insulated barrel to heat the injection cylinder, […] Read more »
Industry New extrusion coating line from Davis-Standard targets flexible packaging market April 1, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Davis-Standard has launched a new dsX flex-pack extrusion coating line that the company said will give converter and package printers distinct advantages in the flexible packaging market. This pre-engineered line can be delivered in six months and the company said the line is targeting a variety of rapidly emerging application opportunities including salted snack and […] Read more »
Market News Lower April PP, PE announcements fail to revive demand in Egypt April 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart In Egypt, April Middle Eastern PP and PE prices have started to be announced to the country with decreases in line with earlier expectancies given the globally bearish trend for these products as well as the current weak economic conditions inside the country and the ongoing political issues as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. […] Read more »
Industry Daimler and University of Stuttgart team up on automotive composites April 1, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Car maker Daimler and the University of Stuttgart are researching new design, simulation and process techniques for lightweight composites. Researchers will be working in the ARENA2036 (Active Research Environment for the Next Generation of Automobiles) Research Campus project at the University of Stuttgart. Alongside the University of Stuttgart and Daimler, representatives from the worlds of […] Read more »
Industry Dassault Systèmes announces new software Release April 1, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Dassault Systèmes has announced the availability of the latest release of its Version 5 PLM (product lifecycle management) applications, which adds new composite fibre modelling technology. Dassault Systèmes, headquartered in France, specialises in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and PLM solutions. The new V5-6R2013 release adds composite fibre modeling technology based on the […] Read more »
Industry Altair Partner Alliance adds micromechanic composites tool from AnalySwift April 1, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The Altair Partner Alliance has announced that AnalySwift will be joining the programme, adding its complex composite modelling tool SwiftComp Micromechanics to the applications available to HyperWorks users under Altair’s license manager. SwiftComp software assists with the design and modelling of complex composites to improve structural designs, estimating a structure’s capabilities or engineering a new […] Read more »
Material News Teijin’s New Technology Significantly Enhances Heat and Impact Resistance of PLANEXT Bioplastic April 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Tokyo, Japan, April 1, 2013 – Teijin Limited announced today that it has developed technology to significantly enhance the heat and impact resistance of PLANEXT, the company’s high-performance bioplastic. The technology modifies the molecular design of PLANEXT to achieve greatly improved heat resistance with a glass-transition temperature of 120*C, as well as superior resistance to […] Read more »
