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June 4, 2010
Stimulus Spending Boosts Specialty Systems’ Business
The recent stimulus initiatives and increased R&D spending by the U.S. government have proved advantageous for Davis-Standard’s Specialty Systems Group. Several new projects are underway that involve Davis-Standard equipment and development services. These include development of a more effective solar energy collection device, an improved industrial battery and advances in renewable energy. Recycling of different materials, including those derived from renewable resources, is also an area of growth.
Simon Dominey, Manager of the Specialty Systems Group, said Davis-Standard customers are working on new materials and processes for these interesting applications. According to Dominey, most of the projects are in the U.S.
“The majority of projects are still confidential, although some information may soon be released for a few applications,” he said. “Many unique solutions that will bring value to the marketplace are being developed. Some are as simple as careful web handling while others involve reactive processing and chemical modification. Particularly fascinating is learning about how non-conventional materials behave in processing and in end applications. It is an exciting time to be in the R&D business.”
Davis-Standard manufactures a complete line of laboratory and specialty equipment for nearly every extrusion application. The company’s versatile Killion product line is engineered for precision laboratory and mid-size production and includes everything from bench model and adjustable height extruders to downstream equipment and turnkey systems. This equipment can be used with a variety of polymers and compounds, and is easily adaptable to processing corrosive polymers, high temperature materials, and non-thermoplastics. Components can be customized to meet specific processing requirements and conditions.
To find out how Davis-Standard can support your R&D efforts, contact Simon Dominey at sdominey@davis-standard.com.
