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The vessel was designed and developed by #Xocean , with Norco providing manufacturing expertise in lightweight resin infused composite structures, critical to achieving a weight efficient, high-performance platform. Building on Xocean’s established uncrewed technology platform, Norco brought its expertise in design for manufacture, tool design, and material selection to optimise production from the outset. As part of the programme, Xocean also engaged naval architect Rockabill Marine Design, with regular coordination across all parties ensuring an efficient and aligned delivery process. The scope included composite structural assembly and first fix outfitting, with opportunities identified during the build to further enhance production efficiency. Insights from the initial build phase have been incorporated into ongoing production, with the second vessel now complete and a third in build as the fleet moves into series manufacture. James Ives, CEO of Xocean, said: “We are very grate...

New Omnix® material helps manufacturers create more reliable, affordable sanitary products for the growing market #Syensqo has launched  #Omnix®DW -4650, a new resin designed to make sanitary fittings safer, tougher, and more cost-effective. As demand rises for modern #showers and #faucets , manufacturers are looking for alternatives to metal parts that can lower costs and improve performance. Omnix® DW-4650 meets this need by offering strong resistance to #freezing and #cracking , even in very cold temperatures. Omnix® DW-4650 is a high-performance #polyamide compound engineered to deliver superior freeze resistance, mechanical strength, and long-term durability. The material passes 5–6 freeze-thaw cycles at −5°C under internal water pressure outperforming conventional plastics and exceeding customer specifications. It retains exceptional toughness after 1,500 hours of hydrolytic aging at 60°C, ensuring reliable performance throughout the product lifecycle. The grade also meet...

 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 📏 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥. ▶️ A few microns can be the difference between a perfect assembly and a costly adjustment. That’s why dimensional reports are a fundamental step in validating high-precision parts and tooling. At Star Moldes, dimensional reporting goes beyond simply measuring parts, it ensures that design intent, functionality, and manufacturability are fully aligned. 🔍 What must be taken into account when creating a dimensional report? ✔️ Measurement strategy: Choosing the right technology (CMM, optical systems, gauges) for the geometry and tolerance requirements. ✔️ Datum definition and alignment: Ensuring measurements follow the same references defined in the design. ✔️ Environmental control: Temperature and calibration can significantly influence micron-level measurements. ✔️ Focus on critical features: Tight tolerances and func...

Vimar SpA, an Italian global company specializing in sustainable electrical wiring devices and smart home solutions, based in Marostica, Italy, has launched Linea, a new wiring devices series that lowers environmental impact while maintaining stylish design and state-of-the-art technology.  The mounting frames for the switches are injection molded with Envalior's highly reinforced Durethan® Blue BKV60H2.0EF, a sustainable polyamide 6 that consists of around 90% circular raw materials. This compound, together with optimized production processes, improved product management, and the use of sustainably certified packaging materials, has been a key driver for Vimar in reducing the carbon footprint of the switch series by over 80% compared to previous fossil-based solutions. This translates into an annual reduction of 500 tons of CO₂ emissions. "We are very pleased that Linea is making a major contribution to climate and resource protection. Sustainable construction materials such ...

  📢 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥... 📢 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜... 😅 But what happens when you zoom in a little bit? These SEM pictures show a piece of a carbon fiber cloth (a) and two threads consisting of bundles of carbon fibers (b). 👀 Amazing, right? 🤩 source : The Native Lab

Black Swan Graphene Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Falpaco Rubber and Plastic Inc. (“Falpaco“), a well-established Québec-based manufacturer specializing in the custom molding of plastic and rubber components, for total consideration of C$12.7 million, on a cash-free debt-free basis, subject to post-closing adjustments pursuant to a share purchase agreement dated March 22, 2026 entered into among Claude Robichaud (“Robichaud“), 9032-3627 Québec Inc., a company wholly-owned by Robichaud, and Fiducie Familiale Robichaud (Robichaud Family Trust), each in his or its capacity as a seller thereunder, Falpaco, the Company and Black Swan Acquisition Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as the purchaser thereunder (the “Purchase Agreement“). The Acquisition was funded through a combination of C$4.2 million of Black Swan’s available cash on hand, C$6.7 million under a debt financing provided by the Desjardins Group (the “Debt Financing“), and the ...

Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, today announced the introduction of new Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation grades with low shrinkage, offering luxury packaging customers an alternative to #acrylonitrilebutadienestyrene (ABS) based materials.  Many original equipment manufacturers and plastic #injectionmolding companies in the packaging industry are prioritizing the replacement of #ABS . This decision is primarily influenced by recent regulatory requirements such as California’s Proposition 65, which includes the monomers acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, and a recent #Frenchlaw prohibiting #styrenicmaterials in #packaging . While polypropylene (PP) is widely accepted in the packaging industry, it has higher #shrinkage rates than ABS, making it challenging to use as a direct replacement for existing molds.  To enable customers to use their existing ABS molds, Avient has developed new PP-base...