‘Composite Material’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release James Walker designs advanced seat material from James Walker and Co, which we summarised at the time by saying "Working closely with valve manufacturers, James Walker Devol has developed Devlon V-API as a superior seat material that would overcome the individual shortcomings of all the other material grades.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release SGS offers acoustic emission testing package from SGS SA - Industrial Services: "SGS is offering an acoustic emission testing (AET) package, which allows users to locate structural defects and to monitor the material for discontinuities.".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Dassault Systemes - take a look at Dassault Systemes releases latest PLM 2.0 platform which says: "Dassault Systemes (DS) unveiled the latest release of its PLM 2.0 platform at its recent European Customer Forum.".

Take a look also at the news release from Vistagy, Vistagy composite engineering for Bombardier, as well as Designing joints and structural adhesives from ITW Plexus, and TEC unveils rapid-prototype machines at ACTE from Tech Ed Concepts.

Latest stories...

Misumi bumper mitigates shock in automated devices (November 2009)

Misumi USA has launched a Shock Absorbing Bumper, designed for use in a range of automated factory-automation and motion-control machinery and devices.

Emerson wireless technology monitors pump seals (November 2009)

Samarco has seen a 12 per cent increase in production at its Germano Mine in Mariana, Brazil, with the application of Emerson's Smart Wireless technology.

Centa offers bespoke transmission designs (November 2009)

Centa Transmissions can create bespoke powertrain designs for wind, wave, tidal and solar power systems.

Bonding systems allow clamped earth connections (November 2009)

The latest Tebar earth bonding systems from Termate combine fast, straightforward installation and ease of modification with provision for safe and certain disconnection of the earth conductor.

Instron website features Testing Solutions section (November 2009)

Instron, a provider of testing equipment solutions to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and components, has launched an online technical resource.

NIST installs 3D scanning system from Laser Design (November 2009)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has installed a Laser Design Surveyor WS Series 3D laser scanning system in its Materials Reliability Division in Boulder, Colorado.

Vistagy announces composites design environment (November 2009)

Vistagy and Beta CAE Systems SA have announced a technology partnership that will enable manufacturers to leverage the value of composites by closely integrating analysis and design.

HBM digital amplifier prevents warehouse overload (November 2009)

HBM has developed a digital amplifier VKIA405 that securely and permanently protects warehouse storage areas from overloading.

H4 unveils Maritex Aquarius composite material

H4 Marine launched Maritex Aquarius composite bearing technology at Seaworks in Southampton and this material is now being trialled by navies and commercial builders.
Nanocomposite material for stereolithography

Material is developed for rigorous, high-pressure wind-tunnel testing, under-the-bonnet automotive applications and other uses requiring high thermal resistance.