For applications that depend on dimensional stability, tremendous stiffness, and wear resistance, Torlon PAI (polyamideimide) is the ideal polymer for the job. This thermoplastic boasts versatile performance capabilities and has proven to be useful in an extensive array of applications. The shapes that are available in this material are provided in compression and extruded molded grades. Furthermore, when it comes to high temperature applications, this superior polymer offers an outstanding blend of dimensional stability and mechanical performance.

There are many key characteristics that make Torlon a cut above the average thermoplastic, such as:

• Continuous superb dimensional stability in temperatures as high as 500°F
• Amazing frictional and wear behavior
• Great UV-resistance
• Outstanding retention of mechanical strength, creep resistance, and stiffness across a broad range of temperatures
• Inherent low flammability
• Significant resistance against high energy radiation

The different Torlon grades are suitable for diverse applications including, but not necessarily limited to: high temperature electrical connectors, bearing cages, rotary compressor vanes, chip nests and sockets, beaker welding supports, and can mandrels.

Torlon is the highest performing, melt processable plastic, and has been developed to provide engineers and designers with exceptional performance at outstanding value for every application environment in which it can be employed.

The Japanese space agency is embarking on a mammoth $2.2 billion project to put humanoid robots on the moon and create an unmanned robot lunar base by 2020, according to Prime Ministers office.

Continue Reading

Space missions must be done full precision and caution, due to radiation exposure in space directly without a hitch. An astronaut must follow strict procedures and use special clothing to be safe during the work.

However, in future, it might not need to worry about. Even when we will face more and more complex exploration of outer space, robots can help replace human tasks in space. This vision will be realized the U.S. Space Agency (NASA) with the arm of General Motors. Both parties agreed to work together to develop robots that can be used for astronauts working on high-risk missions and dangerous. “Our challenge now is to make machines that could help humans work and explore space,” said Mike Coats, director at the Johnson Space Center told Computerworld.

Continue Reading