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LRM Industries, LLC Launches New Sheetless Thermoforming Production

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:50:15 GMT

ROCKLEDGE, Fla., Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LRM Industries, LLC, headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces a new innovative production line, custom designed for the unique, patent-pending STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) technology, which was invented by LRM in 2007. This novel line produces large thermoformed parts on 3 to 5 trolleys in a circular track architecture, coating molten polymer directly onto onboard traditional thermoforming molds.

These trolleys are computer controlled and all elements required for part molding are onboard. Pre-manufactured sheets are not required with the STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) process, allowing a significant savings in the production of large heavy-gauge parts, and very high productivity.

During the commercialization of this new technology, LRM has demonstrated that "coating" the mold directly with a profiled extruded sheet allows the production of deep-draw products with minimum thinning. A wide array of polymers can be used, and all trim and finishing waste is recycled onsite for reuse in part production. Additionally, thermoplastic composite thermoformed parts and structures can be molded using long fiber reinforcement with this same breakthrough, one-step process technology.

This new production line is designed to leverage the inherent advantages of going from thermoplastic resin directly to a large thermoformed part in one process cycle, putting LRM Industries in a unique position globally.

Company Information

LRM Industries, LLC is a joint venture company of NOVA Chemicals Inc. and Envirokare Tech, Inc. LRM was established to commercialize TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming(TM) technology, a radically new and award-winning process technology for producing large, feature-rich, long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite parts in one fully automated molding operation.

With the TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming(TM) technology and the new STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) technology, LRM enables new innovative applications and designs in the use of plastics and thermoplastic composites to produce very large unitary structures where, to-date, it has been viewed as cost prohibitive or lacking in strength and structural integrity. Visit www.lrmind.com.

Contact:
Jim Callough
of LRM Industries, LLC
321-635-9797

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Million Dollar Expansion at Syntec Optics Supports Focus on Innovation

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:16:42 GMT

PAVILION, N.Y., Sept. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics, recipient of the prestigious 2008 Frost & Sullivan Growth Excellence Award in the North American polymer optics market, announces new manufacturing capacity that directly correlates with its focus on innovation. Syntec is also actively seeking more staff. To quote the Frost and Sullivan award, "Syntec Optics, through its commitment to innovation and consistent focus on profitability, is rapidly growing at an average annual growth rate of 16%."

Paul Tolley, Syntec VP/GM notes, "Our customers need complex custom optics for unique defense, medical or biometric/security applications and/or increasingly for energy-saving LED illumination. The key to great individual solutions is to continually strive for better manufacturability, lower-cost processes and enhanced materials, using a team approach for applying production innovations fast. This new equipment will let us grow production volume by about 50% and significantly increase our capability to innovate."

Rick Arndt, Syntec VP/Tooling adds, "Many Syntec innovations are already high value. Our patented HRDT(TM) (High Refraction Diamond Turning) technology enables rapid turn-around prototypes for wave-sensitive, heat-resistant optics, cutting total development costs up to 5X. Proprietary mold designs automatically compensate for shrinkage, reducing molding time 25-40%. Enhanced materials, such as the new Acrylic Co-Polymer have been carefully tested for optics performance."

The new equipment includes: 1) Moore Nanotech 450 that increases diamond turning capacity by 50% and enables complex optics shapes that are up to 33% larger, 2) Three automated injection molding machines that increase molding capacity by over 20% and enable molded lenses up to 33% larger 3) Makino Wire-EDM for tooling, which delivers 200% more capacity with lower energy/space costs, 4) Zeiss Contura G2 (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and a Zygo 6000 (White light information) for expanded metrology.

Paul Tolley, General Manager concludes, "Complex optics, unusual geometries and integrated solutions demand sophisticated metrology. It's critical that completed optics meet individual specifications, however, what sets Syntec apart are tailored test plans for integrated performance objectives."

About Syntec Optics

Syntec Optics (www.SyntecOptics.com) is the largest independent manufacturer of custom plastic optics in North America - one custom lens or a million. Services are all "in-house" and include design, tooling, production, integrated assembly services and full metrology. With hundreds of completed engagements, customers worldwide can rely on skilled teamwork for high performance, low cost outcomes that push the polymer envelope.

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Syntec Optics Granted U.S. Patent for Innovative HRDT Technology

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:29:33 GMT

PAVILION, N.Y., Sept. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics (SyntecOptics.com), the largest independent manufacturer of custom plastic optics in North America, has been granted a U.S. patent for its HRDT(TM) (High Refraction Diamond Turning) technology, in production use since late 2005. Most Syntec HRDT projects have been defense-related. However, HRDT holds promise for other markets, such as datacom, that require asymmetric, low-cost optics with high wave sensitivity and strong heat resistance, and share with defense an imperative to shave development cycles.

Rick Arndt, Syntec Optics VP for Tooling and co-developer of HRDT, explains why. "We make precision optics solutions in-house by molding or diamond turning, moving seamlessly from one to the other based on customer needs. While molding is the production standard, diamond turning, which needs no mold, is a natural for rapid prototypes. Most polymers can be molded or diamond-turned with equal ease. For a few, diamond turning causes imperceptible surface cracks that inhibit optics performance. Prior to HRDT, such polymers included polyetherimides (trade name Ultem) and polyethersulfones, the materials of choice for high wave sensitivity and strong heat resistance. With HRDT, we can diamond turn both of these to optical smoothness every time, 60 angstroms or less."

Paul Tolley, Syntec Optics VP/General Manager and the other co-developer of HRDT, adds: "The bottom line is HRDT saves projects thousands of dollars in development costs but has even greater value in accelerating time to market. One customer told us HRDT let them develop and test a complex prototype in just three weeks, far less than their best case estimate of 12-16 weeks. As a direct result, they won a multi-million dollar, multi-year contract."

HRDT is a major Syntec innovation for improving manufacturability. Others of note include proprietary mold development techniques that compensate for shrinkage, reducing molding times by 25-40% and new material uses developed in partnership with key suppliers, such as an Acrylic Copolymer for non-invasive medical applications.

About Syntec Optics

Syntec Optics is the largest independent manufacturer of custom plastic optics in North America - one custom lens or a million. Services are all "in-house" and include design, tooling, production, integrated assembly services and full metrology. With hundreds of completed engagements, customers worldwide can rely on skilled teamwork for high performance, low cost outcomes that push the polymer envelope.

More information: www.SyntecOptics.com.

All trademarks acknowledged.

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Synthetic Ice Brings Olympic Experience to North Carolina Kids

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:49:24 GMT

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ice Rink Engineering is making it possible for kids to enjoy hands-on hockey play this summer at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, N.C. The Marbles Kids Museum will be opening their "Marbles Olympics" summer exhibit, featuring the EZ Glide 350(TM) synthetic ice rink as "Center Ice" on July 12. The games will take place through August 24.

Kids will skate on the EZ Glide 350(TM) surface using their socks or supplied "booties."

Featuring Center Ice, Kids Decathlon, and Spirit of the Games, Marbles Olympics is the active summer sensation at the Marbles Kids Museum. Kids will enjoy hockey on a synthetic rink, negotiate the scooter kayak course, attempt a record-breaking leap in the long jump, and more.

Opening day activities include: a visit from Stormy, the Carolina Hurricanes' mascot; a hockey workshop with Carolina Hurricanes' staff; scooter kayak races; and Olympic decathlon relays.

The Marbles Olympics is presented by Wake Med Health and Hospitals; Center Ice is presented in partnership with the Carolina Hurricanes' Kids 'N Community Foundation.

This joint project would not be possible without the use of EZ Glide 350(TM) synthetic ice.

"With the use of EZ Glide 350(TM) synthetic ice, we are able to provide a non-refrigerated skating surface. And, together with the partnership of Marbles Kids Museum and the Carolina Hurricane's Kids 'N Community Foundations we are able to bring the experience of hockey team play to children who would not normally be exposed to it," Tami Durham, COO, Ice Rink Engineering, explains.

The EZ Glide 350(TM) synthetic ice skating surface is easily installed and requires no refrigeration or ongoing maintenance/resurfacing. This green technology saves energy.

Developed for any application or weather, EZ Glide 350 is made from an exclusive polymer compound that holds up to heavy commercial or residential use. Microscopic beading improves skating performance while an interlocking panel system makes installation fast, simple and ensures a tight seal between panels.

EZ Glide(TM) panels can be set up for temporary special events, or permanently installed for years of trouble-free use. EZ Glide is ideal for traveling theatrical skating shows as well as private or commercial hockey practice rinks and training facilities.

For more information, visit: www.EZGlide350.com.

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Brighten Up Your Yard with Resin Furniture

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:18:54 GMT

PORTERSVILLE, Pa., May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stacking resin chairs and tables from Adams Mfg have many advantages over other, more expensive options for the patio. They're strong, comfortable, and easy to store when they're not being used. And, they are all 100% recyclable. Now, with bright new colors and styles to choose from, they are the best option for the porch, patio, or deck.

Several paint companies manufacture spray paints for resin products, including furniture. However, adding this finish destroys the environmental benefits of resin furniture.

Furniture can no longer be recycled easily because of the additional paint finish. Before painted plastic can be recycled, all of the paint has to be removed from each piece of plastic. And, some think the paint isn't as comfortable to sit in on a hot summer day.

Instead of spending unnecessary money on painting the chair, and worrying about unattractive drips and runs, it is much easier to simply recycle existing resin furniture. It's better for the environment to replace old resin furniture with the season's hottest colors.

Adams' high-quality resin furniture is protected from UV rays without being painted, and your color will stay true as long as you have the chair. It's the best deal for you and the environment!

Established in 1981, Adams Mfg. takes pride in providing high-quality, safe consumer products Made in the USA. In addition to casual furniture, Adams also manufactures Christmas decorating accessories, suction cups, and magnets. The company holds exclusive patents on many of its items.

For more information, please visit www.adamsmfg.com.

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Stacking Chairs - They Aren't Just for Summer Any More

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:09:19 GMT

PORTERSVILLE, Pa., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Manufacturing announces a new use for resin. Many buyers purchase the classic stacking resin chairs to use during the summer. It's important to remember that stacking chairs can be used all year around. Stacking chairs come out of closets, garages, and basements for all kinds of gatherings, even in the dead of winter. They provide quick, comfortable additional seating for friends and family at any time of year.

They are light, strong, and easy to take out and put away. They're especially handy because even a dozen of them stack in a small space. No other chair is as easy to get out and put away.

Sometimes people forget about their stacking chairs when they have impromptu gatherings with friends and family. Those who remember to use them for get-togethers often say "I don't know what I'd do without my stacking chairs," when guests are coming.

When selecting sturdy, classic, affordable stacking chairs for porch and patio, discerning buyers know they may need them at any time of the year. That's why they make their choice of size and color to work well for them inside at a family dinner, and outside for comfortable seating.

And, a few of the smaller, stacking "kids' chairs" are a great way to make visiting children feel special. They appreciate going to a place where they can sit comfortably, all year around. So, thoughtful hostesses keep a few on hand to make their small guests feel welcome.

Established in 1981, Adams Mfg. takes pride in providing high-quality, safe consumer products Made in the USA. In addition to casual furniture, Adams also manufactures Christmas decorating accessories, suction cups, and magnets. The company holds exclusive patents on many of its items.

For more information, please visit www.adamsmfg.com.

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There Are All Kinds of Resin Furniture - Which One Works Best for You?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:02:11 GMT

PORTERSVILLE, Pa., April 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Manufacturing Corp. asks, "Which colors are best?" For the big, comfortable resin chaise lounges, white is the best color. Dark colors absorb heat more quickly, and can be uncomfortable to use on sunny days. Anyone who's sat on a hot chaise lounge while wearing a bathing suit will insist that their chaise lounges be white and only white.

For the popular Adirondack resin chairs, all the colors work well. Many people like to coordinate their Adirondacks with the colors they've chosen for their homes and patios. While the darker colors do absorb heat, it's not the big issue it is with chaise lounges.

Any color is appropriate for the other stacking chairs. But, there is one very important consideration. Discerning buyers make sure they have the texture they like. Resin chairs come with two basic types of surface. The glossy finish is easier to keep clean. It can be wiped with a wet cloth, or simply hosed off.

Many prefer the softer, matte finish. That finish is slightly matted, and is not as shiny as the glossy finish. While it's easy to clean, a soapy rag may work better before rinsing it off with a hose or clean water.

There's a big advantage in resin furniture. It doesn't crack, and there's no paint or varnish to maintain. The color goes clear through the resin, so buyers know they won't have to be bothered sanding, filling, and painting every year or so. Anyone who's refinished or repainted a wooden chair knows how long that takes!

If you want to change the color of your resin furniture, your local retailer sells spray cans just for that purpose. In a few minutes, your comfortable resin furniture looks like new, and at a fraction of the cost.

More information: www.adamsmfg.com.

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LRM Industries, LLC Launches New Web Site

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:05:37 GMT

ROCKLEDGE, Fla., March 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LRM Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of large plastic and composite structures headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces the launch of a new website. The site - www.LRMind.com - has a new design and new content, reflecting the expanding offering of LRM's rapidly growing portfolio of technology and products to improve the competitiveness, utility and versatility of large plastic structures in many markets.

LRM's award winning, patented TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming(TM) technology, upon which the company was founded in 2005, is prominently featured as a unique and innovative process for producing large, feature-rich structural plastic and long fiber reinforced composite components and parts. No other process in the world can match the structural design capabilities of TPF while producing very large structures cost effectively.

Newly featured on the website is LRM's proprietary and revolutionary STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) technology. Invented just one year ago and commercialized in the third quarter of 2007, this process allows the production of large thermoformed parts without the need for and added cost of preformed thermoplastic sheets. This one-step production of large thermoformed products allows for unprecedented savings.

Application examples for LRM's two unique technologies as well as a new branded product leveraging the strengths of the company's processes are also highlighted on the site. The EverDock(TM) modular dock, constructed entirely with thermoplastic composites, illustrates the strengths and utility of LRM's technology.

About LRM Industries
LRM Industries, LLC is a joint venture company of NOVA Chemicals Inc. and Envirokare Tech, Inc. LRM was established to commercialize TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming(TM) technology, a radically new and award-winning process technology for producing large, feature-rich, long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite parts in one fully automated molding operation.

With TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming(TM) and the new STF Sheetless Thermoforming(TM) technology, LRM enables new innovative applications and designs in the use of plastics and thermoplastic composites to produce very large unitary structures where, to-date, it has been viewed as cost prohibitive or lacking in strength and structural integrity.

For more information, visit www.LRMind.com.

Contact:
Jim Callough
of LRM Industries, LLC
321-635-9797

New Soft Gel Manufacturer Gel Smart Delivers a Unique Blend of Experience, Design Savvy and Production Economies

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:25:00 GMT

GelSmart.net now open for visitors

WHIPPANY, NJ - Aug. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Specialty gel producer Poly Gel LLC has launched a new company dedicated to providing a fully integrated source of soft gel supply and finished products to specification for OEM and private label manufacturers. Operating as a joint venture between POLY-GEL and a long-standing production partner in Taiwan, Gel Smart is structured to deliver highest-quality raw materials and products at very competitive prices.

The new company draws on more than 20 years of experience in producing ultra soft gels using both thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and silicone compounds - and is a recognized pioneer in developing visco-elastic products using mineral-oil TPEs. It has a proven track record in meeting the challenges of producing consistent quality gels in Shore A "000" and Shore "00" durometer ranges. A trusted partner to a wide range of medical, consumer health care and industrial companies, Gel Smart offers extensive lines of versatile orthopedic and skin care products for private labels.

With comprehensive capabilities ranging from gel concepts to packaging finished products to customer requirements, the company also provides unique customization and product development services, which are available to companies of all sizes. Gel Smart is a willing and capable partner to OEM and private label manufacturers with new ideas they want to take to market. More information about its capabilities, products and service is available at www.gelsmart.net.

Gel Smart's corporate offices are in Whippany, New Jersey, USA. In addition to its gel production plant, the company's 20,000 sq. ft. facility at that location houses its R&D and sales and marketing divisions. Gel Smart's Asian production facilities include a 50,000 sq. ft. plant in Taiwan. Fully integrated U.S. and Taiwan operations give customers all the efficiencies and economies of Asian production, while ensuring trouble-free communication and consistent, reliable product quality.

Gel Smart president Lawrence Kersen is a polymer chemist with 25 years of experience in developing elastomeric gels and finished products for medical, consumer health care and industrial markets. The company's product development team is headed by Marty Vogel, a clinical health care professional with more than 25 years of experience in medical and consumer health-care products Their staff of polymer chemists, process engineers and production engineers includes health care-trained and certified experts.

In addition, the company routinely consults and partners with a network of orthopedic and skin care professionals who bring specialized expertise to solving problems and optimizing design features for both product line enhancements and customized applications.

Gel Smart is unique among suppliers of soft-touch gels in providing the benefits of two leading technologies using TPEs - along with expertise in traditional silicone gels. Gel Smart's TPE gels include both M-GEL(TM) medical-grade, mineral-oil based soft-gel materials and T-GEL(TM) higher-durometer oil-based gels. A family of medical-grade S-GELS rounds out a diversified line of standard gels that allow cost-effective choices for best performance in a wide range of specialized and general-purpose applications. If customers needs something different, Gel Smart formulates and produce gels to their specifications.

Building on its advanced gel technologies, Gel Smart has applied years of hands-on design application experience to produce a complete line of more than 200 top-quality orthopedic products for every style of footwear - and a selection of gel materials and product features to suit every budget. In addition, the company's growing line of high-performance skin care solutions for foot, hand and body is ideal for private label campaigns aimed at enriching people's lives with high-value daily living aids.

For companies with special requirements - or big ideas for new products - the versatility of Gel Smart's technology and the depth of its product research and development expertise can open doors to virtually any consumer or industrial market. Its vertically integrated structure guarantees efficiency and eliminates the hassles of coordinating with multiple suppliers.

Gel Smart's facilities are equipped with advanced systems supporting its value-added approach to product development and manufacture, including: an in-house machine and tool shop for rapid prototyping; production flexibility from small to large runs; CNC (computer numerical control) tooling for in-house molding; and EDI (electronic data interchange) capabilities for inventory monitoring and control.

For more information and samples of Gel Smart gels, visit: www.GelSmart.net

Syntec Technologies and RTM Merge to Form Syntec Optics

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:54:00 GMT

PAVILION, NY - July 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Technologies, the largest independent manufacturer of custom polymer optics in North America, and its subsidiary, Rochester Tool and Mold (RTM), announce they have merged under the name Syntec Optics, a name clarifying their strong commitment to innovative optics.

Please visit Syntec at SPIE Optics and Photonics 2006 and see our new services in action. (San Diego Convention Center, Booth 724, August 15-17).

As Syntec Optics, the company will remain focused on total solutions, especially for defense, medical and biometrics applications. It will expand capabilities in producing finished crystal optics and implementing designs that combine glass and polymers. For example, a recent Syntec solution for a protective mask, bonded a thin glass layer to polymer for higher thermal stability and lighter weight than either one alone.

According to Paul Tolley, VP and General Manager of Syntec Optics, "Customers need more than components, they need results, solutions with optics that do more, in shorter lead times for lower total costs. Our name is changing but our commitment to results isn't, as we organize to meet our customers' needs even better."

Tolley continues, "Optical program teams under pressure have learned to rely on Syntec to push the polymer envelope - constantly seeking innovative answers to complex requirements. Today, more and more that means hybrid designs, as well as full integration with opto-electronic systems."

Rick Arndt, VP of Tooling for Syntec Optics, adds, "As Syntec Optics, we are ideally positioned to give customers the full value of our unique competence in both opaque and optical molds, and our thorough understanding of how materials behave. Our in-house Moore Nanotech 250 Diamond Turning Machine with C-Axis lets us develop the most complex geometries cost-effectively, as well as finished optics in polymers or crystals."

With customers worldwide, Syntec Optics (www.SyntecOptics.com) combines an integrated approach to design, with proprietary RAMP techniques for rapid manufacturing and full supply chain management. Specific services include:

* Single Point Diamond Turning
** High Refraction Diamond Turning, patent pending

More information: www.syntecoptics.com

Kubota Research's P-Wave(TM) ImpacGard(TM) Enhances Composite Impact Resistance

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:14:00 GMT

HOCKESSIN, DE (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kubota Research Associates, Inc. headquartered in Hockessin, Delaware, has developed a new method to significantly increase the impact and shatter resistance of composite materials, which is easily applied as a post treatment.

A Kubota Research P-Wave(TM) radiation unit is used to consolidate a P-Wave(TM) Pseudo-prepreg layer, branded ImpacGard(TM), onto the surface of a reinforced composite without degradation associated with excessive heat energy. Demonstration samples were prepared using Kubota Research's patent pending P-Wave(TM) Pseudo Process Technology for advanced composite manufacturing, and an impact resistance evaluation was completed at the University of Delaware Center for Composite Materials (UD-CCM) by researchers M. S. Islam, A. Anwer and B. Gama. The tests were conducted at conditions equivalent to impact speeds of 5 to 9 mph, and results indicate that applying a single layer of Kubota's ImpacGard(TM) increases low velocity impact resistance up to 40% on a 3mm thick M30/8551 carbon/epoxy composite. ImpacGard(TM) has broad applications in the transportation and construction industries to improve advanced materials performance and safety. The P-Wave(TM) ImpacGard(TM) technology and impact resistance test results will be exhibited in the DuPont-Toray booth at the JEC Composites Show 2006 Paris Expo at Porte de Versailles in Paris France, held March 28-30, 2006.

Kubota Research Associates is a new member of the UD-CCM University-Industry Consortium, a globally recognized center of excellence for research and knowledge in the advanced composites industry. Mike Kubota, CEO of Kubota Research Associates said, "We are pleased to have established a working relationship with UD-CCM. Our company along with our global partner DuPont-Toray looks forward to collaborating with UD-CCM to advance the development of P-Wave(TM) technology to bring a new generation of cost-effective advanced composites to the industry." A complete description of UD-CCM and the Consortium can be found at www.ccm.udel.edu.

Company Information

Kubota Research Associates, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Kubota Research Associates Inc. is a technology company that has developed and patented the award winning P-Wave(TM) technology, a unique new process for joining plastics and manufacturing advanced composites. The company manufactures and markets plastic joining systems, while providing custom-engineered plastic fabrication solutions to the worldwide market. The P-Wave(TM) Pseudo Process Technology invented by Kubota Research is a core technology for the development of a range of new continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites that have cost/performance characteristics exceeding the performance of conventionally manufactured composites. Research supporting the development of P-Wave(TM) Pseudo Process Technology has been done under NSF grant #0512869 from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Visit www.kubotaresearch.com.

DuPont-Toray Co., Ltd.

DuPont-Toray Co. is a polymer material manufacturer and sells Hytrel(R), Kapton(R), and Kevlar(R) brand materials to the Japanese market. The company is jointly owned by DuPont and Toray.

P-Wave(TM) is a trademark of Kubota Research Associates, Inc. Hytrel(R), Kapton(R) and Kevlar(R) are registered trademarks of E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co., Inc.

For more information, contact Jim Callough of Kubota Research Associates, Inc., 817-847-5006.

Kubota Research and DuPont-Toray Develop Breakthrough Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite: RUBA(R)-C

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:03:00 GMT

HOCKESSIN, DE - September 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kubota Research Associates, Inc. with headquarters in Hockessin, Delaware and DuPont-Toray Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan announce a novel manufacturing method for a fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite without degrading the high tenacity fiber, which is a major revolution in the composite industry. The new prepreg composite and system for its manufacture, including the advanced material components, are exhibiting at the International Plastic Fair (IPF) in Makuhari, Japan, which runs September 24-28, 2005.

Kubota Research Associates has agreed to license P-Wave(TM) Pseudo Process Technology to DuPont-Toray Co., Ltd., and in a joint effort, have successfully developed a new product line using high-tenacity, long fiber materials such as Kevlar(R) to produce a reinforced thermoplastic composite prepreg named RUBA(R)-C. Kubota Research's P-Wave(TM) Pseudo Process Technology uses P-Wave 2200H-C near infrared radiation unit to enable the total manufacturing process for the new thermoplastic composite. The key advantages of this new and unique method are its extremely high tenacity, shatterproof property, ultra light weight and high productivity in manufacturing.

RUBA(R)-C Kevlar(R) reinforced polypropylene and Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) prepreg products and the P-Wave(TM) 2200H-C system will be in controlled sales in the 4th quarter of 2005. Kevlar(R) reinforced thermoplastic polyimide and other high performance plastic prepreg products are currently under development, and will be introduced in 2006.

DuPont-Toray and Kubota Research are expediting commercialization of the RUBA(R)-C thermoplastic composite for the manufacture of automotive parts and sports equipment, and are striving to develop other applications to take full advantage of the unique features of this new technology. Ultra light weight thermoplastic composites with high strength and shatter resistance are critical technology needs for automotive manufacturing, which is striving to dramatically reduce the total weight of automobiles, improve gas mileage and reduce emissions without sacrificing strength integrity and safety.

Company Information

DuPont-Toray Co., Ltd.

DuPont-Toray Co. is a polymer material manufacturer and sells Hytral(R), Kapton(R), and Kevlar(R) brand materials to Japanese markets. The company is jointly owned by Toray and DuPont.

Kubota Research Associates, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Kubota Research Associates Inc. is a technology company that has developed and patented the award winning P-Wave(TM) technology, a unique new process for joining plastics and manufacturing composites. Kubota Research Associates, Inc. manufactures and markets plastic joining systems, while providing custom-engineered plastic fabrication solutions to the worldwide market. Research supporting the development of P-Wave(TM) Pseudo Process Technology has been done under a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Visit www.kubotaresearch.com.

For more infoamtiona, contact, Jim Callough of Kubota Research Associates, Inc.
817-847-5006.

P-Wave(TM) is a trademark of Kubota Research Associates, Inc.

Kevlar(R) is a trademark of DuPont.

RUBA(R) is a trademark of DuPont-Toray, Takayasu Co., Ltd. and Ichimura Sangyo Co., Ltd.