Case Studies

A machining and component manufacturing application to bond metal parts efficiently with a minimal bond line on a production scale level.

UV adhesive and curing technology produced a strong bond between dissimilar substrates on a product that needed to withstand rough conditions.

Timing of production processes were reduced and the opportunity for better quality control measures were aided by Dymax See-Cure technology.

A UV adhesive and curing acrylic bonding application that required a quick, clear and clean finish to the bondline.

A custom design clock benefits from the use of UV adhesive and curing equipment for a transparent bond line finish.

British artist Carrie Reichardt relies on our structural adhesives to create a strong bond in her creative pieces.

Speaker coil assembly required a low viscosity adhesive with resistance to high temperatures and extended pot life.

The Advanced Textiles Research Group at Nottingham Trent University has been developing electronic textiles to add functionality to materials and garments. Part of the process involves encasing microchips within a polymer micro-pod in order to protect them from mechanical and chemical stresses during everyday use.

A leading UK aerospace company commissioned Astech Projects to build a bespoke Automated Masking System to mask complex areas of aircraft components in order to avoid precious metal coverage during the manufacturing process. Astech worked with Intertronics to incorporate precision volumetric dispensing, Dymax SpeedMask resin, and high intensity UV curing lamps.

Franklin Electric, a leading international manufacturer of water and fuel pumps, needed to optimise their dispensing processes to reduce the waste of UV curing material during the application process. A preeflow eco-PEN450 provided the precise dispensing they were after.

The automobile manufacturing industry places high demands on suppliers with regard to process reliability, quality and efficiency. To meet these challenges, a preeflow customer had to optimise his application of a two-part sealant to make a form-in-place (FIP) gasket through precision dispensing.

An automated sealant dispensing system provided consistent and reliable results in this wearable technology application.

By switching to an automated dispensing system, this electrical manufacturer reduced scrappage and therefore improved quality and yield of their product.

GJD Manufacturing switched to an automated method of dispensing silicone for sealing a plastic lens to aluminium housing. By doing this, they improved the throughput and quality of their white-light and infra-red LED illuminators for the security industry.

A medical application using volumetric dispensing equipment to ensure the high quality and efficient production of a life saving cannula valve.

A scientific research team required a non-contact mixing process to effectively mix carbon fibres into their unique radio wave absorbing wall coating for electromagnetically shielded rooms. In order to achieve a structurally integral, homogeneous mix, the team decided to utilise the THINKY ARE-250 mixer.

A team of material scientists at ETH Zurich University have been developing new materials for 3D printing which deliver additional functionality. To ensure that the source material mixes homogeneously with the fillers, they use the THINKY ARE-250 mixer.

The manufacture of electrodes is a crucial step in the production of lithium-ion batteries, especially the mixing and coating processes, which are involved. The Technical University of Munich uses a THINKY ARV-310 vacuum rotation/revolution mixer to produce visually homogeneous NMC inks with a solid content in excess of 65% weight in a few minutes.

An Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider’s original process included workers manually stirring solder paste to prepare it for use. After introducing the THINKY SR-500 to its process, they can now optimise solder paste from the refrigerator in minutes.

University Hospital Coventry chose a THINKY mixer to save time and improve the quality of their silicone mixing process to produce prosthetics.

Consistent high quality mixing and improved degassing of powders into resins advanced the process capabilities of a ceramic materials company.

A planetary mixing and degassing machine allows a high specification adhesive to be mixed homogeneously, improving simplicity and quality of production.

Plessey Semiconductors transitioned to a full production phase of their LEDs by using automated mixing and dispensing equipment.

A medical application using volumetric dispensing equipment to ensure the high quality and efficient production of a life saving cannula valve.

The Advanced Textiles Research Group at Nottingham Trent University has been developing electronic textiles to add functionality to materials and garments. Part of the process involves encasing microchips within a polymer micro-pod in order to protect them from mechanical and chemical stresses during everyday use.

A UK manufacturer of outdoor signage and lighting products was seeking to encapsulate their LED strips to protect them from environmental damage, whilst maintaining a desirable aesthetic in the finished product. Wacker SilGel 612 fit the bill.

The development process of STOPFREEZE’s COMBI and KIT products required a method of protecting the IP67 weatherproof in-line thermostat with integral LED indicators from water ingress and physical damage in its outdoor situation.

Potting compound requiring good thermal conductivity and an extended pot life in a custom made colour.

A flame retardant polyurethane potting compound enabled the protection of electronics and a resistance to high impact shock and extreme conditions.

An automated sealant dispensing system provided consistent and reliable results in this wearable technology application.

By switching to an automated dispensing system, this electrical manufacturer reduced scrappage and therefore improved quality and yield of their product.

GJD Manufacturing switched to an automated method of dispensing silicone for sealing a plastic lens to aluminium housing. By doing this, they improved the throughput and quality of their white-light and infra-red LED illuminators for the security industry.

Integrating a benchtop dispensing robot into flow line assembly for electronics allowed for a continuous production process. This resulted in reduced wastage, increased quality and increased output.

Plessey Semiconductors transitioned to a full production phase of their LEDs by using automated mixing and dispensing equipment.

Surface tension and the associated wettability of the material play an important role, especially in the areas of bonding and laminating, for Roding Automobile GmbH, a specialist in the development and production of lightweight CFRP structures for the automotive and aviation industries.

A manufacturer of landing gear and actuation systems for the aerospace market was looking for efficiencies in their electroless nickel plating process. Their wanted to automate the masking process and increase throughput, which they achieved with Dymax SpeedMask 7601 and a Dymax BlueWave 200 UV curing lamp.

A leading UK aerospace company commissioned Astech Projects to build a bespoke Automated Masking System to mask complex areas of aircraft components in order to avoid precious metal coverage during the manufacturing process. Astech worked with Intertronics to incorporate precision volumetric dispensing, Dymax SpeedMask resin, and high intensity UV curing lamps.

The Advanced Textiles Research Group at Nottingham Trent University has been developing electronic textiles to add functionality to materials and garments. Part of the process involves encasing microchips within a polymer micro-pod in order to protect them from mechanical and chemical stresses during everyday use.

A manufacturer of landing gear and actuation systems for the aerospace market was looking for efficiencies in their electroless nickel plating process. Their wanted to automate the masking process and increase throughput, which they achieved with Dymax SpeedMask 7601 and a Dymax BlueWave 200 UV curing lamp.

A leading UK aerospace company commissioned Astech Projects to build a bespoke Automated Masking System to mask complex areas of aircraft components in order to avoid precious metal coverage during the manufacturing process. Astech worked with Intertronics to incorporate precision volumetric dispensing, Dymax SpeedMask resin, and high intensity UV curing lamps.

A machining and component manufacturing application to bond metal parts efficiently with a minimal bond line on a production scale level.

UV adhesive and curing technology produced a strong bond between dissimilar substrates on a product that needed to withstand rough conditions.

Timing of production processes were reduced and the opportunity for better quality control measures were aided by Dymax See-Cure technology.

A UV adhesive and curing acrylic bonding application that required a quick, clear and clean finish to the bondline.

A custom design clock benefits from the use of UV adhesive and curing equipment for a transparent bond line finish.