News & Press Release
1. 2010-02-24 TRADE SHOWS
Acrolab to attend PCM Expo
Quebec City, Quebec
September 23, 2010
Acrolab will be showcasing new technologies in composite processing and highlighting its thermal engineering Research and Development services at their booth display [BOOTH #13]. This event is hosted by the publishers of Canadian Plastics and Plastiques et moules and is partnered with the industry association FEPAC (Federation of Plastics and Alliances Composites), whose Forum
2. 2010-02-19 - TRADE SHOWS: ACCE
Acrolab - Associate Sponsor at the ACCE
Troy, Michigan, USA
September 15-16, 2010
ACCE: Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition
Acrolab will be an Associate Sponsor and Exhibitor at the 10th annual ACCE to be held at the MSU Management and Education Center, 811 W Square Lake Road, Troy, MI. Acrolab will be highlighting its latest developments in thermal engineering/composite filament winding and expanding on it services as a Research and Development Centre of Excellence.
3. 2010-02-17 - TRADE SHOWS: JEC UPDATE
JEC: Acrolab selected as a finalist
Paris, France
April 13-15, 2010
ACROLAB was selected as a finalist for the JEC 2010 Innovation Awards
Acrolab was selected as a finalist for the JEC Innovation Award for its developments in composites filament winding in association with other members of the development team, Ameritherm, MacLean Anderson and TCR Composites.
4. 2010-02-16 - COMPANY PRESENTATION
ACROLAB presents to IPE
Windsor, Ontario, CANADA
February 16, 2010
IPE Presentation - Windsor Institute of Power Engineers
Acrolab was invited to present at the Windsor Chapter of the Industrial Power Engineers. Well attended, Acrolab introduced new concepts in thermal engineering and outlined aspects of its Research and Development capabilities. The session concluded with a dynamic question and answer period. Thank you IPE-Windsor Chapter for your invitation.
5. 2010-02-11 - TRADE SHOWS: ACMA
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Acrolab, CTO presents at ACMA
ACMA – American Composites Manufacturing Association
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
February 9-11, 2010
Joseph Ouellette, Chief Technical Officer
Isomandrel Technology permits high speed, optimally controlled cure of thermoset, filament wound pipe sections without the need for cure ovens
A new and unique super thermal conductive mandrel technology developed by Acrolab Ltd. of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, will now permit curing of filament wound pipe and tube sections without the need for cure ovens by heating the mandrel uniformly, while rotating, using induction heating. Trademarked the Isomandrel, the new mandrel design consists of an internal process within the mandrel which enhances its thermal conductivity and thermal reactivity. The process permits heat to be applied in a localized concentration that is then rapidly and homogeneously redistributed over the complete mandrel working surface. Isomandrel technology when coupled with induction heating permits the mandrel and filament winding to continue rotating while being heated to an optimum controlled temperature to effect cure. This heating can occur while the assembly is still rotating in the winding machine or on a rotating fixture within the manufacturing cell.
Acrolab Ltd, working with McClean Anderson of Schofield, Wisconsin and Ameritherm of Scottsville, New York, together as a technology team, constructed the curing cell at McClean Anderson’s laboratory. The induction heated "Isomandrel" curing station was used to cure a number of 48” long pipe sections wound with glass and carbon fiber epoxy prepregs, provided by TCR Composites of Ogden, Utah and wound on a 3 inch O.D. "Isomandrel". At the end of the winding cycle, the sections were successfully cured on the "Isomandrel" using an EKOHEAT Induction Power Supply and coil assembly while the "Isomandrel" and winding were still mounted and rotating at a reduced 10 RPM on the Super Hornet Winder.
By providing high thermal energy, uniformly over the entire mandrel surface outward through the filament winding, the cure is completed in much shorter time with less energy while providing a significantly more uniform cure and resin rich I.D.
Ameritherm and McClean Anderson are currently developing a fully software/hardware integrated station to provide the controlled power and recipe requirements to integrate with Acrolab’s "Isomandrel" technology. The combination of the "Isomandrel’s" unique capability to provide high speed of response and near isothermal conditions on the complete working surface of the mandrel, coupled with the three term process temperature control and high speed of response induction heating capability of the Ameritherm power supply, results in optimum "ramp, soak and hold" process control at the most advantageous curing temperatures.
6. 2010-01-19 - TRADE SHOWS: JEC
Acrolab to attend JEC
Paris, France
January 19th, 2010
JEC Innovation Awards Programme - 2010
11 Companies Rewarded for their Composite Innovations
JEC Composites is announcing the new winners of the JEC Innovation Awards Programme 2010. This year, 11 companies and their partners will receive awards at the JEC Composites Show (April 13-15, 2010). The programme was created in 1998 with the goal of promoting innovation. Each year, a jury of renowned international experts chooses the best composite innovations, based on their technical interest, market potential, partnership, financial impact and originality. This year, the winners were selected from the following categories: Environment & Recycling, Bio-based Materials, Aeronautics, Building & Construction, Sports and Leisure, Transportation, Wind Energy, Raw Materials, Process and Automation. The decision to give prominence to these projects was based on their atypical nature and various noteworthy aspects. Read through the trade description to discover the eleven winners. The 2010 JEC Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday April 13th at 5:00 pm on the JEC Show and will be open to all visitors.
7. 2010-01-04 - COMPANY NEWS
New Appointment
November 2, 2009
Windsor, ON, CANADA
Peter McCormack, BA, MA
Technical Sales Manager
On November 2, 2009, Peter McCormack joined the ACROLAB Group as their Technical Sales Manager. With over 20 years international sales and marketing experience, Mr. McCormack’s background is supported by proven sales expertise in processing equipment, pharmaceuticals and applications in composites processing. Peter possesses a BA from the University of Waterloo, an Honour’s Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree in Industrial History from the University of Windsor. Speaking English, French, German and Japanese, Peter looks forward to supporting Acrolab’s customers and further developing Acrolab’s international business portfolio in thermal engineering solutions and research & development.
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