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June 3, 2008
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A major technological development for wellhead control systems used
in oil and gas recovery comes from Sandvik Materials Technology.
The company’s hyper-duplex SAF 3207 HD tubing is the latest addition
to the duplex family of stainless steels and is a candidate for deep
umbilicals — the electrical and hydraulic system “lifelines”
which link remote subsea wellheads to processing platforms.
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National lab researchers get near
petascale computing power
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Upgrades to Oak Ridge National Lab's supercomputer have more than
doubled its performance. The Jaguar system, a Cray XT4 at ORNL's
National Center for Computational Sciences, now uses more than 31,000
processing cores to deliver up to 263 trillion calculations a second (or
263 teraflops). The upgrade is an essential step in bringing closer the
era of petascale computing — systems capable of thousands of
trillions of calculations per second.
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Polycarbonate sheets help conserve
energy
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Thanks in part to the heat-reduction properties and light weight
architects in Europe have been using Makrolon Multi-wall UV
polycarbonate sheets for building roofs and glazing. Compared to
standard PC sheets of the same thickness, the material’s multi-wall
construction has reportedly dropped energy consumption up to 25%.
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Anti-seize lube gets FDA
nod
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Molykote P-1900 paste is a specially-formulated anti-seize lubricant
that meets FDA regulations 21 CRF 178.3570 and NSF H1. It is a candidate
for food and beverage processing equipment that may incidentally touch
food. It lubricates sliding surfaces and friction contacts exposed to
heavy loads, especially at low to medium speeds. It has a low
coefficient of friction, resists water and works at temperatures from
−30 to 300°C.
Dow Corning
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Defining the Direct Digital
Manufacturing and Rapid Tooling Matrix
Learn how to determine when to use direct digital
manufacturing and rapid tooling matrix through an analysis of timelines,
cost and geometries in this one-hour webcast on Wednesday, June 18 at 1
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Plastic Parts with Smooth surface
finish
Get a smooth surface finish with Ready Part – a process
that reduces the need for extra sanding or finishing of FDM
parts.
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Containers keep fruits and veggies
fresher longer
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Americans reportedly throw away an estimated $250 worth of spoiled
fruits and vegetables/person yearly. Hopefully that will stop thanks to
a new produce container from Rubbermaid that reportedly keeps
produce fresh up to 33% longer than traditional containers. The Produce
Saver containers help combat the two factors that age produce quickly
— moisture and lack of oxygen. They have vented lids that let
produce breathe and a tray that elevates food out of moisture. The
containers come in sizes including 2, 5, and 14 cups, and feature clear
bases with green lids and trays. And Easy-Find Lids attach to the
container bottom for easy storage and organization in kitchen cabinets.
The containers are microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe. The complete
line is available at mass retailers and grocery stores.
Newell
Rubbermaid Inc.,
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Corrosion and rust-proofing powder
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A water-soluble CPT 500 Corrosion Proof Powder contains vapor
corrosion inhibitors and provides long-term (up to 7 yr) wet or dry
corrosion protection. It can protect all ferrous and non-ferrous metals
exposed to harsh environments that include high humidity and salt water.
The compound creates a durable monomolecular inhibiting layer on metal
surfaces, including aluminum. No surface preparation is ever required.
The corrosion and rustproof powder is environmentally friendly, 100%
biodegradable and non-toxic.
SEI
Chemical
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Polyurethane tubes flex their muscle
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Superthane polyurethane tubing combines the best properties of
plastic and rubber, withstanding wear, abrasion, weathering, chemicals,
fuels, and moisture while remaining flexible. The tubing can reportedly
handle pressure and vacuum applications better than corresponding sizes
of PVC or rubber. Two formulations — ether and ester —
contain non-toxic ingredients that conform to FDA standards. Ether-based
tubing is recommended for applications involving water, humid
conditions, and fungi. It also resists UV and is listed by the National
Sanitation Foundation (NSF 61). The ester-based version offers a
slightly higher tensile strength and operating temperature, and in most
cases, costs a bit less.
NewAge Industries Inc.
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Styrolux 3G46, a highly transparent styrene butadiene block
copolymer (SBC) is 30% lighter in weight than PVC, PET-G and PC. The SBC
also processes easier on extrusion blow molding (EBM) and injection blow
molding (IBM) systems at lower processing temperatures and shorter cycle
times than conventional materials. The material has high impact
resistance and breaking strength, along with high transparency and
exceptional gloss.
BASF Corp.
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Composite materials failure, analysis,
and repair
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A two day seminar hosted by Seminars For Engineers
USA, a div. of Sensor Products Inc.
USA, will educate engineers and other technical personnel in
topics associated with composite materials design, failure analysis, and
repair technologies. The workshop in Anaheim, Calif. July 23 & 24 will
give background theory and design / failure / analysis scenarios
supported through examples, case studies and practical do’s and
don’ts associated with real world composites applications.
Micromechanics, laminated plate theory (LPT), strength prediction and
failure theories, finite element analysis (FEA) approaches, joint design
methodology, tooling and dimensional control interactions, damage and
repair methodology and numerous references are focal points.
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MediTec Medical Polymers is ISO
certified
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The U.S. and UK manufacturing operations of MediTech Medical
Polymers
have been certified to ISO 13485:2003. Manufacturing operations in
Germany have been reviewed to the ISO standard and formal certification
is pending. For more than 30 years, MediTech has supplied orthopedic
implant manufacturers with premium grade UHMW-PE under the Chirulen and
Extrulen brand names.
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More capacity to meet growing
magnesium die casting demand
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FisherCast
Global Corp., Peterborough, Ont., has installed another hot
chamber magnesium die casting machine to keep up with the demand for net
shape, small magnesium components. “We have seen a 100% growth in our
magnesium business in the past year as OEMs in both automotive and
non-automotive sectors look to reduce cost and component weight by
converting aluminum, plastics, and zinc to magnesium,” says Bob Espey,
FisherCast executive vice-president. The new equipment also includes the
capability of casting close-tolerance internal threads right out of the
tool.
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IDTechEx in the U.K. will host the Photovoltaics
Beyond Conventional Cilicon conference June 17 to 18 in Denver. The
event will showcase innovative processes and materials beyond
conventional silicon technologies that will improve solar cell
efficiencies. New technologies promise flexibility, printability, and
lower manufacturing, implementation, and maintenance costs. The main
conference themes will be on CIS/CIGS-CdTe thin film technologies,
sensitized solar cells (from dye to quantum dot sensitized compounds),
organic and multi-junction cells, and environmental issues.
For more information click here
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Sandvik acquires British
medical-technology company
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Sandvik Materials Technology a producer of high
technology stainless steels and metal products has acquired Eurocut Ltd.
The British medical technology company manufactures medical instruments
and implants for the orthopedic sector.
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