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Haven't secured your spot for Afera, The European Adhesive Tape Association Tape College event yet? There's still time to join us and delve into the latest insights in adhesive technology! We are thrilled to announce that Karsten Seitz, Afera's Standardisation consultant, will be presenting a paper titled "Forget About Your Thumb: How to Test Tape in a More Reliable Way." In his presentation, Karsten will challenge the conventional "thumb test" method for evaluating pressure sensitive tapes, introducing more reliable and reproducible testing methods that yield better, more meaningful results. He will delve into the most important standard test methods for PSA tapes, with a special focus on adhesive performance including peel adhesion, shear resistance, and tack. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the measurement principles, important parameters, and the potentials and limits of these tests. Karsten will also provide examples of test methods directly related to specific applications and discuss their link to the results of standard tests. Join us from March 12th-14th at Le Méridien Munich, Germany, and expand your knowledge alongside industry experts. Secure your spot at Afera's Tape College event today: https://lnkd.in/eix-H-EA See you there! #AdhesiveTechnology #IndustrialInnovation #AferaTapeCollege #PSATapes #Standardisation #Afera2024🔍

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🛌⏰ Don't sleep on the newest developments in the in-situ process monitoring of additively manufactured parts and have a look at this interesting article about two different approaches that are being investigated at Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung. 🎥🔌 In a joint effort our colleagues Simon Altenburg from BAM8.3 - Thermographic Methods and Matthias Pelkner from BAM 8.4 - Acoustic and Electromagnetic Methods explain how thermography or eddy current testing can be used to handle associated challenges and to improve quality control!

So-called kissing bonds are adhesion defects in bonded joints that are due to insufficient adhesion forces between the adhesive and the substrate. Previous test methods were only able to detect these to a limited extent. The IKT - Institut für Kunststofftechnik from the University of Stuttgart, Germany, has now investigated a new test method that can still detect kissing bonds well. The new method uses the non-linear components of an ultrasonic signal for the analysis. 👉 Read the full article (P+): https://brnw.ch/21wJWdY Text: Mike Kornely, Prof. Dr. Igor Solodov, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Marc Kreutzbruck; Institut für Kunststofftechnik (IKT) #kissingbonds #adhesiondefects #ultrasound

How can we develop comparable carbon fiber layups with thermoplastics for a high-quality bike manufacturer while retaining the high performance of traditional epoxy-based CFRP? Four organizations set out to find an answer to this question through the development and testing of a carbon fiber/PA6 bike seat post demonstrator, further informing materials and processes for future designs and production. Ginger Gardiner has more on this here: https://lnkd.in/dqCWUwRD 👆 ____ Wondering who the 4 organizations are? Centre de développement des composites du Québec (CDCQ) Lx Sim ADDCOMP Argon 18

Discover our knowledge database for fatigue parameters of thermoplastics! In the first episode of our video series #SmartDurability Dr. Dominik Spancken explains how his database can shorten the development time of plastic products and thus improve the evaluation of the durability and reliability of products. It plays a crucial role, especially in technological areas such as e-mobility and the use of recyclates, by more accurately estimating long-term properties and critical interactions. 📅 Take the chance and meet us at CETEX 2024, the Consumer Electronics Test & Development Forum: https://lnkd.in/eH4gUTR8 9th-10th October 2024 | The Rai, Amsterdam, Netherlands Entdecken Sie unsere Wissensdatenbank für Ermüdungsparameter von Thermoplasten! In der ersten Folge unserer Videoserie #SmartDurability erklärt Dr. rer. sust. Dominik Spancken, wie seine Datenbank die Entwicklungszeit von Kunststoffprodukten verkürzen und damit die Bewertung der Haltbarkeit und Zuverlässigkeit von Produkten verbessern kann. Gerade in technologischen Bereichen wie der E-Mobilität und der Verwendung von Rezyklaten spielt sie eine entscheidende Rolle, indem sie Langzeiteigenschaften und kritische Wechselwirkungen genauer abschätzt.

Born to evolve. Made to last.  BALINIT ALCRONA EVO – The evolution of PVD coating legacy.

Very important findings about effect of coated brake discs on overall performance! Besides superior corrosion protection (also an aestetical aspect) and nearly no wear, the reduction of particulate emissions (for the system) is so important. Helps to keep us all healthy!

🔬 The Material Maze in PFAS Analysis Finding the right materials for PFAS analysis is a challenge. The unique properties of PFAS compounds require a system that prevents loss during the cleanup and enrichment phases without compromising the integrity of the analysis. The Glass Dilemma: Glass surfaces, with their hydrophobic tendencies, often lead to the adsorption of PFAS, causing frustratingly low recoveries. This has necessitated the shift towards glass-free systems in PFAS analytical methods. The Plastic Paradox: On the flip side, PFAS can be released from many plastic surfaces, limiting the choice of suitable materials for conducting PFAS analysis without contamination. Enter Polypropylene (PP): Polypropylene (PP) is quickly becoming the material of choice, offering a solution to these challenges. CHROMABOND PFAS SPE tubes, made entirely from PP, adhere to the highest standards set by EU and international guidelines. They provide: - Solutions for a broad spectrum of PFAS substance classes - The ability to enrich over 28 PFAS compounds - Adherence to sorbent retention mechanisms as per DIN 38407-42, EPA 537.1, and 533 - High capacity and high recovery rates 🔍 See the Difference for Yourself Interested in how CHROMABOND PFAS SPE tubes can enhance your PFAS analysis? ➡ Email CHROMABOND PFAS to genetec at genetec.se to request your free sample today and explore a more efficient approach to PFAS enrichment. #PFASAnalysis #SPE #AnalyticalChemistry #CHROMABONDPFAS

ISEA secretary Anna Giesler has written a white paper on when and why to consider continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites in high-performance applications such as sports. Well done Anna!