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VISCOTEC: Material Treatment and Supplying System for Automated Potting Applications

ViscoTec reports that ViScaFeed is suitable for abrasive, filled, or shear-sensitive fluids and pastes, regardless of their viscosities.

August 5, 2021

ViscoTec recently announced the availability of ViScaFeed, a material treatment and supplying system for use with the two-component ViscoDuo-VM dispenser in automated applications.

VISCOTEC: Two-Component Dispensing System for Potting Applications

The system is suited for low- to mid-viscosity, respectively self-leveling materials, like epoxies, polyurethanes, or silicones.

June 15, 2021

ViscoTec has expanded its product portfolio with the compact, two-component ViScaMix dispensing system with ViscoTec RD dispensers.

DELO AND INFOTECH: 3D Printing System

According to DELO, the system is suitable for prototype development and small-series production.

June 8, 2021

DELO has collaborated with Infotech, a Swiss-based company that recently introduced a fully automated system designed specifically for 3D printing liquid materials and multi-material structures, to help with the production of components with different physical property ranges.

From the Editor

Solving Equipment Challenges in the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

What are the most prevalent challenges experienced by manufacturing companies in their dispensing operations?

Susan Sutton

June 8, 2021

The ability to efficiently and accurately dispense adhesives, sealants, and other materials is absolutely vital in assembly operations. Companies that rely on manual methods run into issues with operator error, slow speeds, excessive waste, and other problems.

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Common Dispensing Challenges and Solutions for Adhesives and Other Materials

Nearly 900 plant engineering and management personnel from diverse industries within the U.S. weigh in on specific challenges they face relating to their dispensing methods.

Claude Bergeron

May 25, 2021

The methods for dispensing adhesives, epoxies, grease, silicone, oils, sealants, and a multitude of other assembly fluids cover a wide spectrum of techniques—from manual applications like squeeze bottles, toothpicks, and hand-plunger syringes to semi-automated tabletop dispensing robots. Each dispensing method presents unique challenges as manufacturers attempt to scale the sophistication of their fluid dispensing processes to meet requirements for quality, volume throughput, and cost efficiency.

GRACO INC.: Two-Component Dispense Valve

It reportedly provides uniform and consistent blending of difficult-to-dispense materials for various applications.

April 22, 2021

Graco Inc. has launched its Voltex™ dynamic mix valve designed for dispensing two-component foaming urethanes and silicones.

ViscoTec Asia Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The company opened a representative office in Vietnam in 2018 and plans two more sales offices outside Singapore and Vietnam in the next two to three years.

February 8, 2021

On February 7, 2021, ViscoTec Asia celebrated 10 years of growth in the world of handling fluids and pastes with high-precision dosing technology.

Automating Medical Device Assembly

Medical device manufacturers can find success when they embed processes and systems in a holistic manufacturing concept that takes into account the entire value chain.

January 18, 2021

The medical technology industry is growing faster than others and is currently experiencing a real change: more and more innovative products are being developed to help patients and relieve the burden on the healthcare system in the long term.

Bonding Natural Baby Product Materials with Hot-Melt Adhesives

Accuracy and high performance are critical when bonding natural materials to form disposable absorbent hygiene products such as diapers.

Alan Ramspeck

January 8, 2021

Plant-based,” “premium cotton,” and “natural” claims are appealing to today’s parents: millennials. Millennial parents are demanding that brands provide “free and clear” products for their personal and families’ use.

VISCOTEC: Diamond-Coated Dispensing Rotor

Rotors refined with a so-called “diamond coating” (DC) can reportedly double or triple the lifetime of the system until the rotor must be replaced.

October 8, 2020

preeflow by ViscoTec has developed a solution to significantly improve the service life of the dispensing system when processing highly abrasive materials, especially in small quantity ranges.