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Emerson's Branson GLX-1 laser welder facilitates the assembly of small plastic parts with
intricate designs.  (Source: Emerson)
Branson GLX-1

Advanced laser welding for small, complex plastic components

Emerson has announced its new Branson GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible for use in ISO-8 cleanroom environments, while an integral automation controller simplifies installation and interfaces with production robotics.

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The Stratasys FDM Antero 840CN03 radiation experiment housing with a red Stratasys Ultem 9085 “Remove Before Flight” cover to protect the test samples during transportation to the moon and for the installation on the surface. The materials are part of an experiment between Stratasys and Northrup Grumman to test how certain 3D printed materials hold up under lunar conditions. (Source: Stratasys)
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Stratasys materials to undergo space testing in upcoming lunar mission

Aimed at testing their performance on the moon's surface, Stratasys is set to contribute 3D-printed materials to a lunar mission. The experiments will explore the effectiveness of a tungsten-filled Antero 800NA FDM filament for radiation shielding, the space performance of Antero 840CN03 FDM filament with ESD properties used in the Orion spacecraft, and a new ESD photopolymer designed for high-heat environments.

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