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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 — 𝗣𝗔𝟭𝟭 (𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗻) 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 | 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 | 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝐀𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐚 #𝗣𝗔𝟭𝟭 is a semi-crystalline, 100% bio-based 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗿 produced from 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗶𝗹. It is obtained through the polymerization of 11-aminoundecanoic acid, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀. These long aliphatic segments 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 in the polymer. As a result, PA11 is 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳 than shorter chain polyamides, allowing for 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭" 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 We often discuss the theory behind machine selection. Today, let's talk about the practical application. Understanding the non-linear relationship between mold weight and required clamping force is crucial, but it's only a guideline. Safety and precision come from a disciplined process. Here’s a practical, two-way method to apply this knowledge and avoid costly mistakes. 1. Forward Estimation (The Right Way: From Product to Machine) This is the standard, proactive approach for new projects. Step 1: Calculate. Determine the required clamping force scientifically based on your part's projected area and material injection pressure. This is your non-negotiable starting point. Step 2: Estimate Weight. Based on the part size and complexity, estimat...

🔧 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐃𝐂𝐀 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐳𝐢𝐣𝐥 – 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐱 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝. We’re pleased to share that the titanium weld repair program at our #FDCA Flagship Plant has been successfully completed. This important milestone confirms that the previously identified construction-related issues has now been fully resolved after comprehensive inspection and testing of all titanium welds. The remediation work was carried out in close cooperation with SRI Speciaal Roestvrijstaal Industrie B.V., under the supervision of Bilfinger, and demonstrates the strength of regional collaboration and technical expertise in the Northern Netherlands. A huge thank you to SRI for the outstanding collaboration. In a very short timeframe, SRI trained more than 30 welders and weld fitters to work with titanium and completed over 3,000 #titaniumwelds for this repair program. An impressive achievement that truly highlights craftsmanship,...

  Today's KNOWLEDGE Share 📢 Time to get technical... 📢 When it comes to manufacturing high-performance composite parts, not all technologies play the same game. So where do prepregs stand on the field of performance vs. production volume? Let’s break it down. 👇 🎯Top-tier Performance: Prepregs are the gold standard in high-performance composites. Think ultra-lightweight + heavy-duty strength , ideal for aerospace, motorsports, and other industries where failure is not an option. But Here’s the Trade-Off: All that performance doesn’t come without a cost namely, lower productivity. If you're aiming for high-volume production, methods like RTM, resin infusion, short fiber processing or thermoplastics might suit you better. So, When to Use Prepregs?⚙️ They shine brightest in small to medium production runs, where performance is king and the cost/performance balance still makes sense. Bonus: the processing is clean, safe, and straightforward a big plus in demanding environments. ...

UP Catalyst, Estonian deep-tech company converting industrial CO₂ emissions into battery-grade Graphite and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), is collaborating with South Korean industrial conglomerate SGC Energy to develop and commercialise its proprietary Molten Salt CO₂ Capture and Electrochemical Transformation (MSCC-ET) electrolysis technology in Korea. The partnership marks a significant step in UP Catalyst’s Asian expansion strategy, bringing its carbon-negative battery raw material production technology to South Korea, home to global battery manufacturers.   Partnership Scope  – The two companies will collaborate across four key areas: – Technology verification and performance evaluation – Deployment of a demonstration system in Korea for local sample production – Commercial-scale facility development serving the Korean CNT and graphite market – Exploration of future cooperation models including joint venture, technology licensing and joint participation in government support pr...