Into the Mix
Exhibitor Profile: Myers Engineering
Production managers and supervisors who specify equipment in composites plants should stop by Myers Engineering’s booth. The company, which specializes in mixing systems, has a lot to say about the evolution of processing, particularly as it relates to mixing advanced composites. “The mixing of nanoparticles has caused the industry to pay more attention to mixing,” says Cathy Strahan, marketing director. “Because you will destroy the nanospheres in these composites.”
Improved processing isn’t just for advance composites, however. Manufacturers in general are mixing more materials and different types of materials into their products. “The materials that they need to mix in have changed. They’re offering more durability, UV protection and light weight,” says Strahan. “Mixing those composite now takes more finesse, or you’ll destroy the products. If you have the wrong mixer, you won’t be profitable, the product won’t be sufficient quality, or you may take too long to make it.”
Myers Engineering will exhibit in Booth #640
COMPOSITES 2010: Discover the Future of Composites Today. February 9-11. Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.www.acmashow.org
