Component Management

Adhesives specialist Intertronics has been appointed as distributor of Born2Bond, a new range of cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives suitable for bonding applications in high technology industries such as medical devices, electronics assembly, and automotive manufacturing and aftermarket.

Murata has announced the BLM18SP_SH1 series of surface mount ferrite beads constructed in a 1608 (1.6x0.8mm) package designed specifically for automotive applications.

Increased demand for products that can improve hygiene has prompted AkzoNobel to accelerate the addition of antimicrobial properties to its Interpon D1000 and 2000 range of architectural powder coatings.

The small overlap crash test is one of the major challenges for the structural strength of vehicles. One of the main assessment criteria is the intrusion of tires, body and chassis parts into the passenger cabin. With the M=SLED Small Overlap, there is now an option to cost-effectively test critical chassis components that could penetrate the passenger compartment without destroying an entire car body.

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe has announced the launch of a new Irish division. Across Europe, Ellsworth Adhesives has increased its footprint by opening branches in the UK, Spain, France, Scandinavia, Poland, and Germany.

DELO has developed an adhesive for electronics that is both thermally conductive and electrically insulating. DELO MONOPOX TC2270 shows good strength, even after standardized humidity tests with subsequent reflow cycles are performed. This new adhesive ensures fast heat transfer and long-term reliable operation of semiconductors in power electronics.

Oxford Instruments and Digital Surf, creator of the industry-standard Mountains surface and image analysis software platform, have announced the release of Relate software for users of Oxford Instruments' tools for materials characterisation.

Cox Powertrain has announced that production of the CXO300, its purpose-designed 300hp diesel outboard engine, has commenced. This UK-designed and manufactured high-technology product will be sold to the global market, supporting UK exports. The Company will manufacture just under 1,000 outboards in 2020 with volumes expected to more than double the following year.

Vector has presented the VN5620 as a compact interface for analysis, simulation, and testing tasks for automotive Ethernet networks and CAN/CAN FD. 

Laird Thermal Systems has released its next generation of eco-friendly recirculating chillers for precise temperature control of analytical, medical and industrial equipment. The Nextreme Recirculating Chiller platform features high-quality components, environmentally friendly refrigerants, low-noise components and a user-friendly operator interface at a standard price.