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Universal Photonics snaps up Aquabond
Universal Photonics,
manufacturer and distributor of critical surface preparation materials, has announced the asset acquisition of California- based Aquabond Technologies. The acquisition transfers the production, sale, and distribution of Aquabond’s full product line of thermoplastic adhesives and cleaning agents to Universal Photonics. Surfacing applications
involve a variety of substrates, many with unique processing requirements. In addition to superior strength and structural stability, there is increasing pressure for processing materials to be free of chemicals and VOCs. Universal Photonics offers a full line of eco-safe, water-soluble, thermoplastic adhesives including the UniBond line, and now, Aquabond.
These non-hazardous, temporary adhesives resist thermal expansion, retain flexibility, and clean up without the use of chemicals. ‘Being at the forefront of
innovative polishing materials, as we have for more than 85 years, is only possible because of our commitment to the advancement of surfacing and polishing technology in all phases of fabrication,’ said Neil Johnson, president and CEO of Universal Photonics. ‘This is another example of our long-term commitment to providing the best in processing technology to our customers.’
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Grains, seeds and beans are being sorted using precision hyperspectral techniques as part of a collaboration between Headwall Photonics and the Swiss company QualySense. The Hyperspec Extended VNIR sensors, which operate in the spectral range of 550 to 1650nm, are aimed at providing a higher level of precision during the analysis of seeds and grains. Through collaboration with Headwall, the QualySense QSorter systems will be able to classify and sort grains based on nutrients and contamination levels. Waste is expected to be minimised because hyperspectral sensing has the ability to eliminate those seeds and grains that specific algorithms deem to be of poor quality.
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‘ Food producers need a highly resolved way of determining protein and oil content, colour, size and other meaningful characteristics while increasing product consistency’ Francesco Dell’Endice
Francesco Dell’Endice, QualySense CEO, explained the key role that technology can play: ‘Food producers need a highly resolved way of determining protein and oil content, colour, size and other meaningful characteristics while increasing product consistency. Hyperspectral sensing represents a tremendous leap forward because it gives our customers a new view on quality.’
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Swiss sensors sow seeds of better sorting
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