Materials and Prototyping
Dielectrically Enhanced ITO Coatings
May 24, 2013 12:47 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsUtilizing the latest in thin-film vacuum deposition technology, Dontech’s (Doylestown, PA) CAR-Series and VC1-IM-Series index-matched ITO coatings on glass filters provide optical and electrically conductive properties.
LISTED UNDER: Coatings and Sealants | Electrically Conductive
Spring Bolt Option
May 20, 2013 11:56 am | by PD&D Staff | J.W. Winco, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsJ.W. Winco (New Berlin, WI) has announced it now offers GN 313 Spring Bolts, in metric sizes. Versions with or without pull knob are available, as well as with or without internal thread in the plunger pin. An application example for the types with internal threads would be using the internal thread on the pressure side, for operation of special pressure bolts or a rod arrangement.
LISTED UNDER: Pins
Loctite SI 5640 Seals Plastic Electrical Components
May 16, 2013 5:18 pm | by PD&D Staff | Henkel Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsHenkel Corporation (Rocky Hill, CT) has introduced Loctite SI 5640, a two-part, self-leveling silicone potting compound designed for electrical and electronic potting applications that require UL 94 VO compliance. Designed to ensure the integrity of electrical components by sealing against corrosion and outdoor contaminants, this low viscosity silicone offers strong adhesion to plastics and resists 85C/85% RH aging conditions.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone
Composite Clad Metal Wire
May 16, 2013 11:51 am | by PD&D Staff | Anomet Products Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsComposite clad metal wire that can be formulated to improve the performance characteristics of precious metal solid wire at a small fraction the cost is available from Anomet Products (Shrewsbury, MA). Anomet Precious Metal Clad Wire can be formulated to accentuate specific performance characteristics such as strength, radiopacity and corrosion-, contact-, or temperature-resistance.
LISTED UNDER: Composites | Metal
C RS T Product Line
May 14, 2013 12:52 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsRoxtec (Sweden) C RS T’s new approval for IP69K demonstrates its capability for protecting equipment during industrial high pressure cleaning with very hot water. The cable entry seal is designed for installation in cabinets and enclosures.
LISTED UNDER: Cable | Systems Design
Workholding Pins
May 10, 2013 5:04 pm | by PD&D Staff | J.W. Winco, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsJ.W. Winco (New Berlin, WI) has announced it now offers series GN 6322 Workholding Pins, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant pins are inserted into bores for positioning, with the ball-type shoulder facilitating the insertion into the bore.
LISTED UNDER: Pins
Self-Clinching Flush Nuts
May 10, 2013 11:24 am | by PD&D Staff | Pennengineering | Product Releases | CommentsPEMSERT self-clinching flush nuts from Penn Engineering (Danboro, PA) introduce ideal solutions for attachment applications where thin metal sheets can benefit from the introduction of strong load-bearing threads without creating any protrusions on either side.
LISTED UNDER: Locking | Self-Locking
The US Market & Design for Test
May 8, 2013 9:14 am | by W. Scott Fillebrown, President & CEO of ACD | Blogs | CommentsBecause many high-volume printed circuit assemblies are sent outside the United States, it is challenging to test the lower volume/high turnover assemblies domestically. But this does not need to be a problem — some simple planning and the right contract manufacturer (CM) can solve this issue.
LISTED UNDER: Contract Manufacturing, Assembly
TPE Grade for Nylon 6,6 Overmolding
May 7, 2013 12:36 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsSTAR Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers (Broadview, IL) has announced a newly formulated TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) developed expressly for overmolding onto Nylon 6,6 and offering a combination of benefits that combine the benefits of price, performance and appearance.
LISTED UNDER: Elastomers | Nylon | Nylon, Polyamide
UV-/light-Curing Adhesives Improve Manufacturing Productivity
May 7, 2013 11:42 am | by Torsten Uske, President DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC, and Dr. Martin Kluke, Product Manager DELO Industrial Adhesives | Articles | CommentsThe manufacturing world is constantly looking for processes that can accelerate production while lowering unit costs and improving product reliability. Each innovation must mesh with the overall production process to achieve high output levels. Bonding processes should be capable of smoothly running in automated processes requiring short cycle times.
LISTED UNDER: UV Curable
Mold Design & Tooling for Injection Molding
May 6, 2013 2:10 pm | by Kaysun Corporation | Articles | CommentsInjection molding is a high-precision manufacturing process that injects molten plastic into a carefully designed mold, where the plastic cools and hardens into the specified part or product. The piece is then ejected from the mold, either as the final product or as a near-final product that is sent on for secondary finishing.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding
Linear Spring Series
May 6, 2013 2:05 pm | by PD&D Staff | Smalley Steel Ring Company | Product Releases | CommentsSmalley Steel Ring Company (Lake Zurich, IL) has announced the release of the new Linear Spring Series. The new Linear Springs offer a selection of spring loads that react along a straight line, as opposed to a conventional spring that fits in a circular cavity.
LISTED UNDER: Steel | Springs, not elsewhere classified
Do-It-Yourself Invisibility with 3D Printing
May 6, 2013 12:30 pm | by Richard Merritt, Duke University | News | CommentsSeven years ago, Duke University engineers demonstrated the first working invisibility cloak in complex laboratory experiments. Now it appears creating a simple cloak has become a lot simpler. "I would argue that essentially anyone who can spend a couple thousand dollars on a non-industry grade 3D printer can literally make a plastic cloak overnight," said Yaroslav Urzhumov.
LISTED UNDER: 3D Printing Equipment | Prototypes, Engineering
35 GHz RF Absorber
May 6, 2013 11:27 am | by PD&D Staff | Rfmw Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsRFMW (San Jose, CA) has announced design and sales support for a new line of microwave absorbing materials from MAST Technologies. These “Tuned Frequency” absorbers are electrically optimized for specific applications and intended for customers who experience high frequency cavity resonance effects or high frequency EMI emissions above 18 GHz.
LISTED UNDER: Acoustical Material
Fibrelite Covers Pass the Test
May 3, 2013 1:58 pm | by Fibrelite | Articles | CommentsFibrelite’s composite manhole covers have successfully passed load testing for both the AASHTO H20 and H25 highway load ratings for manhole covers. In testing performed at Lancaster University, Fibrelite’s 30” and 36” diameter composite covers were tested per the American load testing standards for manhole covers, grates, and castings.
LISTED UNDER: Composites
