Transfer molding can accommodate short runs, which makes it well suited for medical devices. Transfer molding is widely used in overmolding silicone products, especially the handles of medical devices ...

At its biennial Colloquium, Germany''s Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV; Aachen) presented market-ready results from recent processing research. Among the most interesting developments is a ...

The autoclave has long defined thermoset composites processing — snap-cure epoxy prepreg systems are built around the premise that it doesn't have to.

In composites, heat transfer follows resin injection and this heat transfer is very sensitive to processing conditions. High-quality heat flux sensors permit detection of the resin flow front and ...

Engineers must accurately predict thermal stabilization and calibrate simulation software to achieve consistent quality in ...