Magnesium is the lightest structural metal available a combination of low density and good mechanical strength, resulting in a high strength-to-weight ratio. Magnesium components are generally used in applications from room temperature to about 200 degrees F. Certain magnesium alloys can be used for short durations to about 700 degrees F. (read more)

Vanpro has established a reputation throughout the industry as being a world class supplier of precision machined magnesium components. Very few companies have as much knowledge and industry experience in machining magnesium as Vanpro. (read more)

Magnesium is the ideal material for applications where weight saving is a priority, having the lowest density of all structural metals. Almost as light in weight as plastic, magnesium has the advantage of greater strength and rigidity along with inherent EMI shielding, durability, heat-dissipation and full recyclability. (read more)

A proprietary coating system that surpasses all other current methods of magnesium treatment. Further enhancement of this coating is achieved by use of supplementary polymers or dry film lubricants. (read more)

Vanpro manufactures components for a wide variety of markets including machining aluminum and magnesium die-castings for the medical and computer industries. (read more)

Optical quality lithium niobate doped with magnesium oxide (MgO:LN) is available from Crystal Technology, Inc. (read more)

Ensuring consistent color and quality of their highly specialized glass is vital for Viracon. "We measure incoming raw materials to ensure the color is within our specifications. We want to prevent raw materials with color issues from being introduced to the manufacturing lines. .... & we avoid having to scrap product on the back end. (read more)

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Color is at the very heart of consumer appeal in the food industry. Color measurement is essential to product development and consumer acceptance.
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, presents a web seminar on color measurement designed exclusively for the food and baking industries. (read more)

New compact, lightweight spectrophotometer delivers fast color measurement of challenging products/samples. With CM-700d, measurement of rounded or concaved samples become easy and repeatedly controllable. Bluetooth wireless data communication to PC or printer & the easy-to-read color LCD screen display brings color measurement to levels never experienced before (read more)

Covering the science of color, an overview of color systems, their evolution over time, and current technology in color systems, these complimentary online seminars address the measurement of color, human perceptions of color, color control, and consistency. Tailored to specific industries and applications, you can gain knowledge from the comfort of your office (read more)