Beaulieu Technical Textiles showcases Lumilys® at Interpoma 2018

Lumilys installed to improve PAR distribution into an apple orchard. 
(Photo: © Beaulieu Technical Textiles)

For the 3rd time, Beaulieu Technical Textiles is again exhibiting at Interpoma, the international show of the apple, presenting the value of its smart reflective groundcover Lumilys®.

Dogs & Bones: Topsey’s turvy spine and Lucca’s limbs helped with bespoke titanium devices

Meet Lucca the Shih Tzu.
(Image credit: Langford Vets, Image credit diagnostic images/ surgical guide: CBM Wales, GEADPR013)Certain breeds of small dog are genetically prone to developing potentially life changing conditions. In dachshunds and Shih Tzu’s, abnormal bone growth can sometimes cause their front paws to point outwards. And in pugs, and other breeds with corkscrew tails, are susceptible to spinal problems caused by mis-shapen bones. Fortunately, if diagnosed in time, these conditions can be treated with surgery.

AP&C to offer aluminum alloy F357 powder from April 2019

The final analysis to determine the content of carbon and sulfur within a metallic matrix, F357.
(Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR011)AP&C – a GE Additive company – has announced that it will begin production of aluminum alloy F357 powder in Q1 2019 with customer deliveries expected from April 2019.

Formnext: SABIC présente des solutions matières différenciées pour faire progresser la fabrication additive et stimuler l’innovation applicative

Ses résines aux capacités différenciées, son vaste portefeuille de produits et son expertise en profondeur permettent à SABIC de proposer des solutions matières, comme les résines polyétherimides (PEI) ULTEM™, des copolymères de PC et des compounds renforcés, à toute la filière de la fabrication additive. En outre, SABIC peut fournir des matériaux imprimables 3D lorsque cette forme de présentation présente un avantage de valeur ajoutée pour l’industrie. Par les multiples aspects de sa présentation à Formnext 2018 (stand 3.1-G80), SABIC qui compte parmi les chefs de file de la chimie mondiale réaffirme sa détermination à alimenter l’évolution des technologies de fabrication additive et à promouvoir l’innovation dans ses applications. À l’appui d’un ensemble inégalé de technologies de résines à hautes performances et d’options de mise en œuvre, SABIC développe et met au point des solutions matières différenciées pour divers procédés de fabrication additive, apportant ainsi d’importants avantages de valeur ajoutée à ses clients et à l’industrie en général.

First Concept Laser M LINE FACTORY systems to be delivered in Q2 2019

First Concept Laser M LINE FACTORY systems to be delivered in Q2 2019.
(Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR010)GE Additive has announced that its first Concept Laser M LINE FACTORY systems will be delivered to customers in Q2 2019. Since GE Additive’s acquisition of Concept Laser in December 2016, the M LINE FACTORY’s design architecture, system and software have undergone extensive review and redesign in line with established GE processes and beta testing with selected customers.

Le nouveau vitrage isolant sous vide de Guardian Glass ouvre d'infinies possibilités

Le verre Guardian Vacuum IGTM permet une exposition optimale des produits réfrigérés dans un supermarché aux États-Unis. 
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR163) Guardian Glass a mis au point une technologie innovante qui modifie le mode de fabrication des vitrages haute performance, en répondant aux exigences de demain en matière de rendements énergétiques accrues. Cette technologie a déjà fait ses preuves dans la réfrigération commerciale, mais d’autres applications émergent dans de nombreux secteurs.

Beaulieu Flooring Solutions lays out big plans for Beaulieu Company’s diamond jubilee

Beaulieu Flooring Solutions lays out big plans for Beaulieu Company’s diamond jubilee.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Beaulieu Flooring Solutions is heading to the regions for an exciting year of customer- and employee-focused celebrations to mark 60 years since the founding of the Beaulieu Company.

SABIC expands its PP portfolio with new impact copolymer that offers aesthetically appealing surfaces with potentially significant cost savings for home appliances & consumer goods

Sleek aesthetic coffee maker housing designed for cost-efficient injection molding with high-gloss and impact resistant, food-compliant SABIC® PP PPA20 impact copolymer.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announces the launch of a new impact copolymer (ICP) grade – SABIC® PP PPA20 – targeted at demanding home appliances as well as high-end cosmetics, furniture and other household consumer goods. Apart from its high gloss feature that enables production of aesthetically appealing surfaces, the new compound is developed to offer well-balanced mechanical properties and easy processability, making it a promising alternative to incumbent ABS materials in these markets.