Materials & Fastening: Flex Fuels May Boost Steel in Auto Fuel Tanks

Spotlight Story:

Flex Fuels May Boost Steel in Auto Fuel Tanks
New steel grades and processing methods boost formability for fuel tanks, while ethanol-based flex fuels and new state emission standards may create problems for plastic.

Read More

ADVERTISEMENT

Optimum(TM) - the Clear Advantage(TM)

EFD's new Optimum(TM) syringe barrels, cartridges and pistons set a new standard in consumable fluid dispensing and packaging components. EFD used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to engineer a comprehensive family of disposable components that bring fluid dispensing and packaging processes to a higher level of reliability to meet the demands of today's cutting edge manufacturing processes. Click Here.

In the News:

New GE Metal Sheet Takes Aim at Aircraft Composites
GE Aircraft is developing a super lightweight nickel-alloy powder molded sheet that could conceivably compete with composites for new, lighter aircraft under development. Read More
VW Makes Big Investment in Magnesium Thixo-Molding
Volkswagen, which pioneered use of magnesium in the original Beetle, is installing thixo-molding equipment at a German production plant in another big boost for the light metal. Full Story
Mazda Shifts Bioplastic Focus to Cellulose Feedstocks
Development of new bioplastics at Mazda and elsewhere is shifting to cellulosic feedstocks, such as switchgrass, and away from food materials as supply tightens and prices rise. Full Story
Novomer Launches Cost-Cutting Sacrificial Polymer Binder
A new polymer made from carbon dioxide is launching today for use as a sacrificial binder in high-end microelectronics and nanotechnology applications where it cuts costs. Full Story

Measuring Combustion Cylinder Pressure for Advanced Engine Control - WEBCAST The pressure to reduce carbon dioxide generation, substantially increase fuel economy and continue to reduce vehicle emissions requires more advanced sensing techniques. Guest expert Dr. Marek Wlodarczyk, president, Optrand Inc. explores existing technology approaches and discusses a direct measurement solution rapidly gaining acceptance for future vehicles. Watch Now

- PODCAST Tim Gasparrini of Lockheed Martin describes the mechanical engineering challenges of building a Lander that needs to function on the Martian North Pole until November.

ADVERTISEMENT

Sponsored Technology Content
Design Tips For Engineers: The Finishing Touch In partnership with Hydro Aluminum
Numerous finish options are available for aluminum extrusions and selecting a surface finish of an extruded component can be a critical design decision. During the extrusion process, a corrosion-resistant film forms on the surface that provides a durable protective barrier. Read More
Tapping Ceramic Injection Molding Services In partnership with Phillips Plastics
Need a component that is hardy enough to take on high temperatures, corrosion or wear? Ceramics may provide the ideal solution. Building on extensive Metal Injecting Molding capabilities, Phillips has now launched Ceramic Injection Molding for customers looking for an alternative to plastics and metals, as well as costlier ceramic processes. Read More

Engineer's Portal for High-Performance Plastics In partnership with Solvay
No matter what you're working on, you need a material that performs. One that makes a real difference in your design. After all, the material you specify this year will determine the success of your product next year and beyond. That's where Solvay Advanced Polymers can help. Click here to learn how.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Latest Materials/Fastening Resources Available:

Lean Thinking Drives Innovation Vendor:Tinnerman | Type: Design Guide When a large Midwestern building manufacturer had a strong need to improve the way their product was assembled their thoughts immediately turned to the unfortunate potential for increased cost in solving their problem. Find out how innovation has been the process to connect quality and cost savings. When a large Midwestern building manufacturer had a strong need to improve the way their product was assembled their thoughts immediately turned to the unfortunate potential for increased cost in solving their problem. Find out how innovation has been the process to connect quality and cost savings.


Low Temperature Black Chrome Plating Vendor:MISUMI USA, Inc. | Type: Data Sheet Low Temperature Black Chrome plating is suitable for applications requiring corrosion resistance or minimal light reflection. Learn about the plating technology and see results after 168 hour Anti-rust testing. Compare Low Temperature Black Chrome plating with 51200 Bearing Steel, 440C Stainless Steel and Electoless Nickel Plating results.

View All Materials/Fastening Resources

ADVERTISEMENT

Flex Fuels May Boost Steel in Auto Fuel Tanks
New GE Metal Sheet Takes Aim at Aircraft Composites
VW Makes Big Investment in Magnesium Thixo-Molding
Mazda Shifts Bioplastic Focus to Cellulose Feedstocks
Novomer Launches Cost-Cutting Sacrificial Polymer Binder
DN's Latest Podcasts, Webcasts & Videos
Resource Center
Contact Us

Doug Smock,
Contributing Editor

Are you considering any use of materials made from renewable feedstocks? If so, let me know. Email me.



Engineering Plastics Blog

Stay connected:Materials & Fastening
RSS News Feed

You are receiving this e-mail because you have requested either a newsletter or a magazine from Reed Business Information.
Subscribe to Design News' e-mail newsletters | Unsubscribe from the Materials/Fastening E-Newsletter | Update Your Profile - cancel or change your newsletter subscriptions, change your e-mail address or profile | Free Print Subscription | Privacy Policy
QUESTIONS? If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact our Customer support staff
Reed Business Information 225 Wyman St. Waltham, MA 02451 | Fax: 303-265-2983

STAFF: Editor-in-Chief: John Dodge | Executive Editor: Elizabeth M. Taurasi | Web Editor: Regina Lynch
PRIVACY MANAGER: Reed Business Information 2000 Clearwater Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523 | Fax: 630-288-8394
Copyright 2008, Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.