Design
Product Design
Kibosh wins UK competition for best innovation pitch
Ross Dickinson received two awards at the UK finals of The Pitch competition for entrepreneurs for his novel Kibosh Emergency Pipe Repair device, which has been designed by Ross and manufactured by Scottish plastics companies.
Optimised Plastics Part Design and Moldflow Workshop
Eric Henry, Autodesk Ltd, gave a lecture on Optimised Plastics Part Design, Manufacture and Performance using Digital Prototyping and also facilitated a hands-on Workshop on injection moulding simulation using Moldflow.
Be Inspired to Innovate for Your Future
The EDTC event ‘Be Inspired to Innovate for Your Future’ gave an insight into the experiences of a number of entrepreneurs in bringing their product from concept to market.
Innovation in Plastics Design: ‘What it Takes to Win the Horner’s Award’
At the June SPRA meeting, John McLoughlin, POLYnnovation consultancy, described the design development of Durakerb®, a kerbstone made from recycled polyethylene and polypropylene. It was the 2008 winner of the Horners’ Award for Plastics Innovation and Design.
Potential for Plastics and Rubber in Low Cost Solar Thermal Collectors
George Loumakis provided and overview of solar thermal collectors and explored the potential for polymeric materials in the design of low cost solar thermal collectors.
SPRA Technical Meeting on Materials and Design
Tony Shelmerdine of Monosol Limited described the grades and applications of water soluble materials based on poly(vinyl alcohol) which being biodegradable have potential for 'green' products. In the second presentation, entitled 'Returning Investment throughout the Design Process', James McLusky and Allan McDougall explained how Shore Design view the key stages of a design project.
ARBURG sponsored meeting: From Design to Dragons' Den
The ARBURG sponsored meeting in November started with a presentation on the design process “From Design to Dragons’ Den” by William Mitchell of 4CDesign followed by a summary of “Innovations inn Injection Moulding” by Simon Wrighton from ARBURG.
Other Items on Product Design from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to product design.
Mould Design
Other Items on Mould Design from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to mould design.
Computer Aided Engineering Design
Optimised Plastics Part Design and Moldflow Workshop
Eric Henry, Autodesk Ltd, gave a lecture on Optimised Plastics Part Design, Manufacture and Performance using Digital Prototyping and also facilitated a hands-on Workshop on injection moulding simulation using Moldflow.
Lecture and Demonstration of Rapid Prototyping Techniques for the Plastics Industry
The September SPRA meeting at the University of Strathclyde included a presentation by David Cunningham on rapid prototyping techniques followed by a tour of the facilities with demonstrations.
T-Sim and B-Sim: Simulation Software for Thermoforming and Blow Moulding
David Russell explained the latest developments in T-Sim and B-Sim, simulation software for vacuum forming, pressure forming and blow moulding, which allow optimisation of product design and tool design before a tool is cut, thereby shortening lead times.
Other Items on Computer Aided Engineering Design (CAE) from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to computer aided engineering design (CAE).
Testing
Other Items on Testing from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to testing of plastics and rubber and their products
