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X-Factor Challenge
DSM Somos, is looking for the best designs made from its DMX-SL 100 stereolithography (SL). A grand prize in the Somos DMX-SLT 100 Design Contest 2008 will be awarded for each of the following categories: Replacement of cast urethane or LS part and Creative use of DMX-SL while highlighting its durability.
Once submissions are narrowed to the design finalists, a panel of industry experts will vote based on how well the parts satisfy the contest criteria. Winners will pick their prize which includes airfare and three nights for one at the: User Group Show 2008, April 7-9, Costa Mesa CA, a 32 in. LCD HD Television, airfare and three nights for one at the: Rapid Show 2008 May 20-22, Orlando Fla., or a Garmin GPS, XM radio ready, Navigation System.
To enter visit DSM Somos and click on the design contest to upload your STL files by December 15th, winners to be announced on January 15th 2008.
Energy absorbing foam garners top safety award
Dow Automotive Impaxx energy absorbing foam has been named the "Safety Innovation of the Year" by an international panel of motorsport experts. The announcement was made at the recent Professional MotorSport World Expo. Impaxx foam absorbs energy on impact, compressing, buckling and ultimately exhibiting controlled fracture during the energy absorbing process. The energy absorbing properties of Impaxx foam helps NASCAR drivers experience much lower G-force and cross-car Gs. Additionally, close to two million passenger cars worldwide, including the Smart fortwo, are equipped with the foam. Jurors selected the foam based on its successful application and performance qualities exhibited in all of NASCAR's new Car of Tomorrow race cars.
Die casters open entries for annual competition
The North American Die Casting Assoc. (NADCA) is calling for entries for the 2008 International Die Casting Competition. The competition includes categories for castings made with aluminum, magnesium or zinc and recognizes outstanding castings in nine categories based on design, quality, cost savings, ingenuity, innovation, and industry-changing potential. Winners will be announced during CastExpo, May 17 to 20, 2008, in Atlanta, Ga. All entries must be postmarked by Friday, February 22, 2008.
Click here to download the entry forms.
CastExpo '08
CastExpo is sponsored by the American Foundry Society and the North American Die Casting Assoc., is the largest trade show and exposition in North America for metalcasters and industry suppliers. Held every three years, CastExpo attracts thousands of decision-making metalcasters from around the world, all of whom are looking for the latest advancements in equipment, technology, and services. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual Metalcasting Congress, where technical and management papers are presented on topics including ferrous and nonferrous metals, molding, engineering, melting, patternmaking, die casting, lost foam casting, marketing, human resources, and environmental, health and safety, guaranteed to attract a plethora of metalcasters. CastExpo ’08 will run May 17 to 20, 2008, in Atlanta.
Joint effort develops high-performance coatings
Exousia Advanced Materials Inc. and Shield Industries Inc. announced the release of Bio-Shield industrial epoxy coatings used to prevent corrosion. The companies developed the family of epoxy coatings made with Vistamer engineered rubber particles. The rubber is made in a reactive gas process that alters its surface composition and lets the particles chemically bond with the material to which it is added. This reportedly boosts the coating's corrosion resistance.
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