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www.tibtech.com

ULTRATHIN PAPER SENSORS FOR
TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS

Today's printing methods can be used to create electronic
devices by printing on a variety of substrates to directly
integrate functionality in various lightweight and flexible
materials such as plastics, textiles, non-wovens and
even paper. This makes it possible to integrate a wide range
of electronics or sensors in any object, sizing or material.
Sensors
printed
on ultrathin paper
allow undisturbed
observation
of
resin flow and
cross-linking
in
complex
components
for
engineered wood,
skis,
sledges
or wind turbine
blades using impedance spectroscopy.Sensors printed on
highly-porous materials have hardly any influence on the
properties of composite materials, regardless of whether they
are made of wood, carbon or glass fibre. The matrix resins
penetrate through these sensors within a few seconds. Sensors
on highly-porous, ultrathin paper can be completely integrated
into complex shapes without impairing the properties of
composite materials and parts.
www.wood-kplus.at

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More and more energy or data transfer wiring has to be embedded
in composite materials instead of being post-positioned, and
then hidden. It is the same for sensors or functional elements
such as antennas or de-icing devices that, in addition, have to be
connected together. On the other hand,
production efficiency requirements for
thermoplastic or elastomeric materials
imply working with an initially flat surface material that needs to be postthermoformed. Tibtech developed a brand-new lightweight stretchable
connecting bus that withstands high-temperature processing and can
be embedded and preconnected to the different electronic elements,
sensors or antennas that will be positioned in the composite material.
Being highly stretchable, the Condustretch Bus can withstand the hightemperature post-thermoforming deformation process (up to 240°C)
although completely embedded within the thermoplastic material.
Unlike standard non-stretchable flexible buses, the flat, but open,
shape of the Condustretch Bus is engineered to allow very easy flow
and penetration of the thermoplastic material throughout its structure
to avoid possible delamination. Furthermore, its stretchable behaviour
and functional yarn conductor design provide an excellent vibration
and thermal fatigue behaviour. For de-icing applications, Tibtech also
developed an embeddable Thermostretch electro-heating version.

NON-CONTACTING OPTICAL
STRAIN MEASUREMENT

Universal test machine manufacturer, United Testing Systems,
offers one of the most advanced strain measurement systems
on the market today: The Epsilon ONE series of non-contacting
optical extensometers. The system is designed to measure
modulus, offset yield, stress-strain
curves, and strain at failure for
a variety of materials such as
composites, metals, ceramics,
plastics,
elastomers,
foils,
wires, and polymer films. The
EP-One electronics, combined
with United's Datum5i materials
testing software package, offers
a complete, highly accurate
non-contact strain measurement
system. The system's high
resolution makes it suitable for
non-contact measurement of
a wide range of strain values,
from very small strains required to measure the modulus of metals,
composites, and ceramics through higher-strain elastomers and virtually
every material in-between. The EP-One paired with a United UTM is
the ideal choice for industry-leading performance in terms of resolution,
accuracy and ease of use.
www.unitedtesting.com

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STRETCHABLE EMBEDDABLE
CONNECTING BUS FOR
THERMOFORMING

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HANDYSCAN BLACK
METROLOGY-GRADE SCANNER

The HandySCAN BLACK is the third-generation version of
Creaform's patented metrology-grade scanner. It is made for
professionals who need the most effective and reliable tool on
the market to capture accurate dimensional measurements
of physical objects. The HandySCAN
BLACK combines high-performance 3D
scanning with improved optics, multiple
blue laser technology and a sleek,
ergonomic design. Its distinctive simplicity
and portability advantages are a staple of
Creaform's product line. As the company's
flagship portable metrology-grade 3D scanner, it sets the standard for
measurement, regardless of size, material or complexity, within seconds
anywhere.
Main features: High-performance tool with 4X resolution to meet rising
quality standards: Captures fine details and large volumes thanks to
the unique and versatile combination of improved high-performance
optics and multiple blue laser technology; 3X faster measurement
speed and instant mesh: Larger scanning area featuring 11 blue
laser crosses that take up to 1,300,000 measurements per second,
ultimately cutting down the time between acquisition and workable
files; More accurate and traceable measurements: Volumetric
accuracy of 0.020 mm + 0.040 mm/m based on VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3
and ISO 17025, ensuring reliability and full traceability to international
standards. www.creaform3d.com/en

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http://www.tibtech.com http://www.unitedtesting.com http://www.wood-kplus.at http://www.creaform3d.com/en
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