Hitachi has launched two new differential scanning calorimeters (DSCs) suitable for materials development and product quality control. Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Corp has launched two new differential scanning calorimeters (DSCs) suitable for materials development and product quality control. The NEXTA DSC range features an optional RealView Sample unit which can obtain visual sample information during […]
Kenny Carmichael with Gillian Thomson, branch manager at MSP Scotland. Vivalda Group, a UK supplier of building materials, has launched Prism Powder Coating, a standalone powder coating business based in Scotland. This follows Vivalda’s acquisition of MSP Scotland in 2019, previously Strathclyde Powder Coatings. ‘While our powder coating operation has been around for more than […]
RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers has joined Pinfa. RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers has joined Pinfa, the flame retardant and halogen-free producers and users association. According to the company, members of Pinfa, which is part of the European Chemical Industry Council, are allowed to share information to develop products made of fireproof and environmentally friendly materials, following market demand. ‘We […]
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Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first engine run on its state-of-the-art Testbed 80, which will be the largest and smartest indoor aerospace testbed in the world when it is officially opened in the coming months. With an internal area of 7,500m2, making it larger than a Premiership football [soccer] pitch, the testbed conducted its first […]
A cross section of a 3D printed heat exchanger. (Photo courtesy PWR.) CRP Meccanica, which specializes in CNC Machining, has signed an agreement with VELO3D to distribute its metal 3D printers in Italy. CRP will also provide technical assistance to customers, the company said. VELO3D says that its 3D printers can process designs with overhangs […]
Element Materials Technology (Element) has upgraded its Belgium laboratory to feature full scope powder characterization services for additive manufacturing (AM). According to the company, the Antwerp lab, which now meets ISO/ASTM 52907, can test chemical composition, particle size distribution, morphology, contamination, flowability and characteristic densities. Element Antwerp is a BELAC (NEN-EN-ISO/IEC17025) accredited testing laboratory that […]
Exel Composites has appointed Steve Cook as its United Kingdom and Ireland regional sales manager. Cook previously held roles with US glass composite manufacturer Owens Corning and metal powder manufacturer, Carpenter Additive. He has managed activities in regions including Scandinavia, Spain and Benelux for multinational organizations, Exel said. ‘Composites are gaining traction across industry, but […]
Electroimpact using automated fiber placement (AFP) processing technology and a new laser heating system. Victrex says that laydown speeds of its thermoplastic uni-directional tape (UDT) has been increased to reach 4000 inches per minute (IMP). This speed was achieved by aerospace tooling manufacturer Electroimpact using automated fiber placement (AFP) processing technology, and a new laser […]