CW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry: July 2018
CW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry – this month has seen innovations from Masterbond, MultiMechanics, NLign Analytics, Nordson, Optiplan, Verisurf and Victrex.
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JetStream Automated Cartridge Dispenser
Source | Nordson Corporation
Source | Master Bond
Source | MultiMechanics
Verisurf 2019 software reportedly allows compatibility between virtually all CNC CMMs, including legacy systems, and Verisurf measurement software, allowing users to take full advantage of the Verisurf user interface, data management and reporting functionality.
Source | Verisurf
The new Verisurf CMM Master 500 combines Verisurf software with Equator comparative gauges to deliver a fully programmable CMM solution.
Source | Verisurf
Source | NLign Analytics
Victrex is progressing solutions for an additive manufacturing design optimized bio-mimetic bracket – 3D printed from new Victrex PAEK material.
Photo | 3T-RPD
Source | OPTIPLAN
Composite materials and innovations are constantly evolving. In addition to industry news, features, blog posts and podcasts, CW also maintains a comprehensive collection of product announcements provided by companies. This monthly roundup includes links to regular posts concerning the latest products of interest to the composites industry.
This month’s innovations include:
- An automated cartridge dispensing system for sealants from Nordson
- Master Bond’s EP30LTE-2 epoxy system
- A new version of MultiMechanics’ MultiMech software
- NLign version 6.1 for advanced data mapping
- A 2019 version of Vericut software as well as a programmable, portable CMM solution from Verisurf
- PAEK polymer solutions for additive manufacturing from Victrex
- OPTIPLAN’s new composite lightweighting material for commercial vehicles
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