Fortegra 351 toughening technology improves toughness of epoxy systems for laminates, adhesives, composites, castings and coatings. Is said to increase reliability and durability under high mechanical stresses during drilling process, while also helping maintain thermomechanical and electrical properties. Is based on dispersed preformed particulate toughening technology, which complements existing proprietary block copolymer technology.
Dow Chemical, www.dow.com
SEC Conflict Mineral Compliance system permits companies to maintain trade secrets about products and raw materials while simultaneously providing supply chain traceability. Users can upload reporting templates such as EICC-GeSI and IPC templates to a central data set for regulatory risk assessments and compliance reporting.
Comes as part of the Material Disclosure software line.
Actio, www.actio.net
PolyFlex coatings for flex circuits now come in additional sizes, functions and performances including ultra-thin (13µm) amber and high opacity black polyimide films. White, clear and matte black top coats also available, with harder and more durable white top coat for high-temperature lamination, and antistatic and flame-retardant functionality. Printable with conductive, semi-conductive and resistive inks. Provide thermal management, electrical isolation and electrostatic dissipation.
Polyonics, www.polyonics.com
FactoryLogix MES suite supports all types of discrete manufacturing, from PCB assembly, to complex box-builds, large system integrations and high-speed consumer goods processing. Manages entire manufacturing information environment including product launch, material logistics, manufacturing execution, operations analytics and real-time dashboard systems. Ensures materials traceability, data fulfillment and visibility.
Aegis, www.aiscorp.com