THE WOODLANDS, TX -- A new rapid manufacturing system capable of quickly producing large numbers of high-quality parts with excellent accuracy and consistency was introduced to the U.S. market by Huntsman Advanced Materials at RAPID 2009. Araldite® … [Read more...] about Huntsman Introduces Technologically Advanced Equipment for Rapid Manufacturing to U.S. Market
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Corn: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
Normally, when nature produces polymers, they are strings of protein like keratin or polypeptides. Now, however, with help from companies like NatureWorks LLC, a subsidiary of Cargill, starch from corn is being turned into a different kind of … [Read more...] about Corn: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
RedEye On Demand Announces the Addition of ULTEM®
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – RedEye On Demand announces the addition of ULTEM®, a high-performance engineering thermoplastic material, for direct digital manufacturing applications. RedEye On Demand is the only service provider to offer this unique material in … [Read more...] about RedEye On Demand Announces the Addition of ULTEM®
Objet Geometries Expands FullCure® Vero Family
Rehovot, Israel – Objet Geometries Ltd. announces the newest member of its well-known Vero family of opaque model materials, FullCure®850 VeroGray. The new material provides excellent dimensional stability, great detail visualization and surface … [Read more...] about Objet Geometries Expands FullCure® Vero Family
Multi-Jet Modeling Helps Rush New Design to Market
Today hearing instruments have become so small,” said Cameron Hay, Unitron Hearing president and CEO, “that controls are being reduced to a size where the targeted audience has trouble using them.” The product’s small size provides a challenge for … [Read more...] about Multi-Jet Modeling Helps Rush New Design to Market
WaterShed XC is the Clear Choice for Abdeslam Laraki Luxury Yacht Model
When a young Moroccan designer searched for material for his scale model of the Abdeslam Laraki 55 meter luxury-yacht, he chose DSM Somos WaterShed® XC stereolithography resin. The resin exhibits optical clarity and is used by other designers and … [Read more...] about WaterShed XC is the Clear Choice for Abdeslam Laraki Luxury Yacht Model
New Materials for Laser Sintering
High-performance polymers are viewed as key materials of the future. They are well-suited for numerous applications including aviation and medical because of a combination of properties such as flame retardance, light weight, high tensile strength, … [Read more...] about New Materials for Laser Sintering
University Race Team Uses Sintered Engine System
Duraform PA plastic withstands challenging environments — including under-the-hood applications in motorsports. With high strength plus heat and chemical resistance, the PA plastic is a tough material for custom manufacturing of end-use parts.Oregon … [Read more...] about University Race Team Uses Sintered Engine System
Ames Wins Gas Mask Component Molding Contract
Ames Corporation announces the recent award of a new gas mask component molding contract, resulting in the creation of 30 manufacturing and operations jobs at the company’s Hamburg, New Jersey facility. Ames was selected for the project based on its … [Read more...] about Ames Wins Gas Mask Component Molding Contract
Metalise it… America
A technology transfer agreement has recently been formalized between AT 3D- SQUARED and National RP Support (NRPS) Inc, USA. Under the terms of this new agreement NRPS will license the Metalise it… technology from AT 3D- SQUARED and offer the process … [Read more...] about Metalise it… America