thermoplastic
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3-D printing creates Robohand that replaces lost digits
Low-cost mechanical device allows people missing hands or fingers to grabs objects.
MPI acquires global plastics giant Quadrant
Engineered plastics manufacturer will operate under current name.
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Driving in the nano lane
The automotive industry is being challenged to deliver high quality, cost-effective – and with escalating gasoline prices – more fuel-efficient vehicles that use lighter materials, while at the same time maintaining the high performance levels drivers expect.
ICI options a $2M purchase of plastics innovator
Innovative Composites International has an option to purchase a manufacturer of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic skin for $2 million, which would secure supply of the material and reduce raw materials costs.
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ICI goes ballistic with NIJ certification
Innovative Composites International Inc. (ICI) has received certification from the research branch of the US Department of Justice for its ballistic composite panels.
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Taking a winner to market
ICI founder and president Terry Ball with a small section of FRT panel that has stopped a 44-calibre Magnum round. The fibre slows and dissapates the impact. Photo: Noelle Stapinsky Canadian manufacturers are certainly capable of coming up with innovative…
