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Advanced expertise in injection molding, development and implementation of innovative product ideas Bensheim, Germany, 13 May 2013 – Sanner GmbH, based in Bensheim, Germany, produces more than two billion plastic parts for packaging pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products. Their success is based on advanced technological expertise in plastic injection molding. A special injection molding process […]
In yet another sign that hydrogen is creeping into the consciousness of global automotive designers, sports car maker Aston Martin plans to run a hydrogen-fueled vehicle in a 24-hour Grand Touring (GT) race later this month. Aston Martin’s Hydrogen Hybrid Rapide S will employ a 6.0-liter, V12 engine capable of burning hydrogen or gasoline in […]
Oakland, California — 9 May 2013 — METTLER TOLEDO presents its next generation of Rainin multichannel pipettes. The manual Rainin Pipet-Lite XLS+ and electronic Rainin E4 XLS+ offer users durable, lightweight liquid ends and new mechanical designs that all but eliminate hand strain while ensuring the highest channel-to-channel consistency. This combination of improved ergonomic comfort […]
Pirate3D has revealed its zen-inspired and ultra-minimalistic designed 3D printer, the Buccaneer. This flagship 3D printer has no buttons. The front facade has a monolithic aluminum face with a single indicator light, encased within a polished acrylic housing. In addition, it connects wirelessly to mobile computing devices like smartphones or webpads. Pirate3D says it went […]
The Netherlands, May 8, 2013 – DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials, today announced a major new milestone for its lightweight, cost-effective Dyneema® BT10 ballistic tape. FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., a leading producer of armored vehicles based in Turkey, […]
Liquid Robotics’ Wave Glider, the storm-chasing, shark-tracking, ocean-crossing nautical robot, is now propelled partly by solar energy. The latest model, SV3, is the world’s first hybrid wave- and solar-power-propelled unmanned ocean robot, its makers claim. The SV3 autonomous, unmanned marine vehicle (UMV) is the big brother of the smaller SV2, which has been the company’s […]
KZPT, a producer of special helmet based in Poland, has chosen the transparent and heat-resistant polycarbonate (PC) Apec FR 1892 from Bayer MaterialScience for the visors of its fire helmets. “We investigated the suitability of a whole series of plastics for this application,” says Wlodzimierz Chlebowski, Technical Director at KZPT, “but only the product from […]
Lightweight, durable, water-resistant plastics are now the norm in modern safety gear for swimming, boating, and other water fun, says Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA). For backyard swimming pools, a fence may not provide adequate safety for kids and pets. A well-secured, heavy-duty plastic cover can help prevent accidental drowning when the pool is not […]