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Hole Accuracy in Micro Machining Test Sockets

Tensile Elongation at Yield (ASTM D638) is a property developed to measure the elastomeric limitations of polymers. The test essentially measures the length a plastic will stretch to the point of brea …

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Food & Beverage Industry is feeling BLUE

How Blue Can you Get? In 2018 less than 10% of Food Processors utilized blue as a visual detection aid for foreign particles. That number has skyrocketed to 70% and is expected to be adopted as a …

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The Effects of Friction on Food Processing

Reducing FrictionFriction is a common force that significantly affects the motion of moving objects in a system. Reducing Friction with respect to Food Automation Equipment is a challenge that enginee …

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Global Food Robotics Forecast Food Automation

ForecastThe global FOOD ROBOTICS MARKET is predicted to double in the next six years. Current market size is estimated to be valued at USD $2.4 billion in 2022 and projected to reach USD $5.1billion …

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Food Grade Thermoplastic PH Resistance

IntroductionDesigning components using food-grade compliant thermoplastics provides better corrosion resistance over metals with the added benefit of lightweight and excellent sliding properties. Ho …

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Outgassing Plastic Materials for Semiconductor

Outgassing of Common Plastic MaterialsMany of the process tools used in the manufacture of IC chips perform their critical steps within vacuum chambers. Given the current chip technology being sub 7 n …

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