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FIP compound, Booth 8675.This manufacturer of EMI shielding materials introduces a softer, lower durometer form-in-place conductive elastomer gasket material that requires lower closure forces and can be used on small, snap-fit plastic enclosures such as cell phones. It is an air-cure compound, instead of heat-cure, which means it can be used on plastic parts without the concern of deformation associated with heat-curing compounds. Tecknit, Cranford, NJ. Free info--Circle 592. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-592

PVD coatings, Booth 8766. PVD coatings, such as Titanium Nitride, are used to solve wear, friction and galling problems in the design of metal components. The thin film coatings were originally used in machine tool applications; now they are used in several high-tech industries because of their outstanding wear resistance and substantially reduced friction in environments that are not conducive to traditional coatings or lubricants. BryCoat, Safety Harbor, FL. Free info--Circle 593. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-593

Thermoplastics, Booth 9266.Intense activity surrounding aesthetics, ergonomics and enhanced marketability of soft grips has spurred this company to invest in another 80-ton Dual Shot molding press, which will augment its existing medium-to-large shot size capacity. The company will display a variety of components manufactured by the Dual Shot process, including those in the power tool, appliance and automotive industries. Trostel SEG, Lake Geneva, WI. Free info--Circle 605. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-605

Custom ceramics, Booth 7637.This company will showcase its custom-engineered technical ceramics produced using their highly-refined injection molding process. The company developed the process to provide a cost-effective, proven way to produce high-volume, high-capability components at an attractive unit cost. Industries served include the electronic, industrial, medical, structural and automotive markets. CeramTec North America, Laurens, SC. Free info--Circle 591. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-591

Plastic hardware, components, injection molds,Booth 8872.This manufacturer works with PEEK, polypropylene, isoplast, Teflon, PVC, radel, vespel, PVDF, PCTFE, PFA and other plastics. On display will be their precision standard and custom products, including screws, nuts, washers and spacers, molded and machined to ANSI and DIN standards. Handles, u-bolts, eye bolts, spools, and a glass-filled polypropylene "lift-off" hinge will be exhibited. Craftech Industries Inc, Hudson, NY. Free info--Circle 596. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-596

Thermoset composites, Booth 9348.This custom manufacturer of high-strength thermoset composites will share information on parts provided for electrical, furniture, petroleum, locomotive and other engineering applications. They use five processes (compression molding, injection molding, resin transfer molding, filament winding and pultrusion), encompassing a wide range of materials, allowing part design versatility. GMI Composites, Muskegon, MI. Free info--Circle 597. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-597 

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