Applied Polymer Technology (APT), a division of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, has bolstered its polymer testing capabilities with the acquisition of a LabEcon 600 Laboratory Press. Supplied by Intelicare, the exclusive distributor for Fontijne Presses in the UK and Ireland, this cutting-edge press is poised to revolutionize APT’s research and development in polymer technology.
Specializing in providing advanced polymer solutions to various industries in Ireland, including MedTech, GreenTech, packaging, and sustainability, APT aims to help local businesses stay competitive on a global scale. The LabEcon 600, with its impressive pressing capacity of 600 kN and state-of-the-art features such as a heated platen system and flexible daylight configuration, offers unparalleled precision and versatility for R&D activities.
Dr. Declan Devine, Director of the PRISM Research Institute and Academic Director of APT, emphasized the positive impact of the LabEcon 600 on sustainable material development for packaging applications. Dr. Declan Colbert, Principal Investigator at PRISM, commended the press for its exceptional capabilities in analysing high-performance polymers and novel biomaterials.
With features like the ProView control system, active cooling system, and ergonomic design for user safety and ease of operation, the LabEcon 600 is poised to enhance APT’s polymer research capabilities significantly. Whether it’s improving materials for the medical industry or creating sustainable composite materials, this advanced press enables APT to meet the rigorous demands of modern polymer research.
For more information on APT and its cutting-edge polymer technology solutions, visit their website.
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