..., typically no welding would occur. An absorbent must be added at the interface to allow welding to be carried out. © Authors 2002 Lasers Welding Plastics Equipment There are more than fifteen separately identifiable techniques for welding thermoplastics, some of which have been...

...Brian Rooks Analyses the market for rapid prototyping equipment and reports on the rapid growth that this market has experienced over the last ten years. Highlights the companies that are winning business and the technologies that are influencing growth. Outlines how low‐cost 3D printing machines...

...Jeff Beals Points out that emerging designs of modules housing electronic components, such as engine control modules, are putting greater demands on dispensing and robotics equipment. Looks at the key issues of decreased gasket diameters, zero‐knit lines and speed of processing which are facing...