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CoBlast technology combines blasting and coating in one process step
One-step, ambient temperature, ambient pressure process Process compatible with wide range of corrosion resistant coatings Applications: from foils and wires to complex 3D shapes The CoBlast process of company ENBIO is a one-step, ambient temperature, ambient pressure process that uses conventional grit/micro-blasting equipment to remove a metal’s natural oxide layer and replace it with a desired…
Durr develops innovative concept for human-robot collaboration (HRC)
HRC concepts to accelerate automation of final automotive assembly operations Example: gluing in fuel tanks during final vehicle assembly In case of contact: robot stands still within milliseconds Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a new trend in industrial production. This involves skilled workers and robots tackling a production stage jointly, each contributing their respective strengths. The…
Powder gelcoat reduces curing time by up to 80%
Fast-curing powder gelcoats for composite parts Minimal VOC emissions 13 European organizations cooperate The European project Ecogel Cronos has developed an innovative RTM process that reduces the current curing times of gelcoat by up to 80%. The automotive sector will be one of the main beneficiaries of this development. Fast-curing powder gelcoats for composite parts…