Whats New at Norplex Micarta

What's New

For the latest news on Norplex-Micarta products, applications, and upcoming events, click to the right on "Customer Newsletter," our quarterly newsletter. To sign up to receive future newsletters, please email us at info@norplex-micarta.com

Recent Norplex-Micarta announcements include:

Norplex-Micarta Announces Micro ID Tubing for High Performance Applications
Norplex-Micarta announces the availability of Micro ID convolute tubing materials. Micro ID tubing is ideal for such high performance applications as extra-fine bearings in the electrical market and insulation and support components in the LNG market. Inside diameters for Micro ID tubing range from 0.094″ – 0.187″ and outside diameters range from 0.156″ – 0.500″. Norplex-Micarta normally delivers all Micro ID tubing products within two to three weeks of receipt of order.

Norplex-Micarta Invests in Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer Equipment
Norplex-Micarta has recently installed a Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), used to measure the flexural strength of a material at high temperatures and test material prior to shipping. The testing will help Norplex-Micarta guarantee that its materials meet customer specifications.

Norplex-Micarta Invests in Thermal Analysis Test Equipment
Norplex-Micarta has recently installed a TA Instruments Model Q20 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) at its Postville, Iowa headquarters. The equipment is used to measure the thermal change a material can undergo before it begins to soften, melt, or show other forms of a physical reaction, including phase changes. This upgrade is part of on-going capital expenditure growth intended to advance the use of state-of-the-art equipment for material testing.

Norplex-Micarta Appoints International Operations and Engineering Manager
Norplex-Micarta announces the appointment of Dustin Davis to International Operations and Engineering Manager. Mr. Davis will be responsible for Norplex-Micarta’s international supplier sourcing strategy, including foreign supplier qualification and development.

Norplex-Micarta Appoints Product Development Engineer

Norplex-Micarta announces the appointment of Tim Delaney to Product Development Engineer. Mr. Delaney will be responsible for managing all aspects of product development, including manufacturing, testing, and incorporating customer feedback.

Norplex-Micarta Appoints Additional Manufacturing Engineer
Norplex-Micarta recently appointed Jon Thorstenson to Manufacturing Engineer. Mr. Thorstenson will be directly involved with both product improvement and new product development, as well as customer sample preparation.

Norplex-Micarta Announces Contract Manufacturing Capabilities
Norplex-Micarta, the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoset composites, has expanded its services to offer contract manufacturing as a way to augment their customers' capabilities or capacity.

Thermoset Protects Sensor From the Elements
Norplex-Micarta has recently developed a thermoset composite for use in a storm tracking device, the RD93 dropsonde, produced by Vaisala Inc. of Vantaa, Finland. The device gathers critical data about atmospheric phenomena for weather forecast calculations using a package of electronic instruments. A composite tube housing protects the package from the severe weather conditions.

For additional Norplex-Micarta news and information, please browse the links to the right.

Previous Releases

Norplex-Micarta Announces Micro ID Tubing for High Performance Applications

Norplex-Micarta Invests in Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer Equipment

Norplex-Micarta Invests in Thermal Analysis Test Equipment

Norplex-Micarta Appoints International Operations and Engineering Manager

Norplex-Micarta Appoints Additional Manufacturing Engineer

Norplex-Micarta Appoints Product Development Engineer

Norplex-Micarta Announces Contract Manufacturing Capabilities

Thermoset protects sensor from the elements