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Researchers Claim Breakthrough in Bonding Mixed Materials

August 21, 2017

EAST LANSING, MI—Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a new adhesive that will enable manufacturers to join multiple materials. The adhesive adapts to different surface properties, works at different material temperatures, and allows bonded parts to be separated for recycling.

Welding Incompatible Thermoplastics

Incompatible thermoplastic polymers can be welded by using polymer blends that are compatible with both components.

September 8, 2016

Ideally, every component in a plastic assembly would be made from the same material. However, cost, functional and aesthetic requirements often dictate that a mix of materials be used.

The ASSEMBLY Show Preview

John Sprovieri

September 3, 2015

Comprehensive conference program includes workshops on DFMA, additive manufacturing and mixed-material assembly.

New Techniques for Joining Plastic to Metal

Lightweighting trend drives engineers on quest to join dissimilar materials.

Austin Weber

September 3, 2014

If it rolls, floats or flies, light weight is always good. Just ask anyone who’s ever been in a Pinewood Derby competition.

Traceability is documenting every step of production in order to enhance quality, proactively manage recalls, and provide process visibility. The challenge is determining which technology should be used in the application — RFID, barcode, or both? We will discuss each method and help determine when to use one over the other.