Breathable body protectors with lightweight padding using a flexible thermoplastic elastomer compound from KRAIBURG TPE

The flexible, interlocking and fully articulated Hexaflex shapes molded in THERMOLAST® K thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) result in a modular padding technology for virtually infinite applications in multiple industries, including sportswear, personal protection equipment, healthcare, building & construction as well as tires. 
(Photo: © 2018 Hexaflex)The French company Hexaflex has developed a patented padding technology based on hexagonal-pyramidal shapes molded with TPE. The thermoplastic elastomer compound from KRAIBURG TPE provides the flexibility, light weight and full articulation characteristics of the modular system that lends itself to a myriad of shock and vibration absorbing applications, from sportswear and personal protection equipment to healthcare and other demanding industries.

New LEXAN CXT film from SABIC offers high thermal process stability and transparency for demanding printed electronic substrates

SABIC has developed an innovative new transparent high-heat LEXAN™ CXT film product designed to provide a high-performance and cost-efficient solution for substrates in the rapidly growing flexible printed electronics market as well as for other applications exposed to high processing and/or in-use temperatures.SABIC is presenting an innovative new transparent high-heat LEXAN CXT film product at the IDTechEx show in California. The new polycarbonate (PC) based technology combines superior optical clarity and high design flexibility with excellent thermal and dimensional stability at elevated process temperatures. The material was specially developed to provide a high-performance and cost-efficient solution for substrates in the rapidly growing flexible printed electronics market as well as for other applications exposed to high processing and/or in-use temperatures.

SONGWON Industrial Group releases Financial Results for Q3/2018

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) today released its financial results for the 3rd quarter of 2018. In Q3/2018, gross profit amounted to 42,974 Mil. KRW, with sales for the quarter totaling 204,403 Mil. KRW. Profit for the period rose over 2017 by 38.4%, and the Group announced a 12.6% EBITDA for the 3rd quarter of the year.

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.

SABIC presenta al Formnext materiali differenziati per fare progredire i processi di additive manufacturing e stimolare l’innovazione applicativa

Le differenziate capacità delle resine, una vasta gamma e una profonda esperienza permettono a SABIC di offrire materiali e soluzioni come le resine per alte temperature quale ULTEM™, i copolimeri speciali ed i compound rinforzati a clienti in tutta la filiera dell’additive manufacturing. Inoltre, SABIC è in grado di proporre materiali in forma stampabile, ogni volta che questo apporti valore al settore.SABIC, leader globale nell’industria chimica, riafferma, attraverso una rassegna molto articolata, qui al Formnext 2018 (stand #3.1-G80), la sua determinazione a contribuire all’evoluzione delle tecnologie di additive manufacturing e promuovere l’innovazione applicativa. SABIC crea un valore significativo per i propri clienti e per il settore nel suo complesso, puntando sulle proprie tecnologie esclusive e ad elevate prestazioni nelle resine, come pure sulla competenza nei processi, per sviluppare soluzioni e materiali differenziati destinati ai diversi processi di additive manufacturing.

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.