Mr. Snoid
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Just saw this on Markertek's e-mailer. Technology just keeps on rollin'!!!
Look Out Copper - Here Comes ElectriPlast.
Bellingham, Washington based company, Integral Technologies has created a conductive polymer which will enable new wiring that is 80 percent lighter than copper, yet provides the same level of conductivity. Dubbed ElectriPlast, the material is created by blending metal coated micron-scaled fibers into a polymer matrix. The fibers, which are 7-12 microns in diameter, are coated with copper, silver or gold and are grouped into bundles that equal the equivalent traditional wire gauge. Once blended, ElectriPlast is supplied in a pellet form which can be molded or formed into any shape, including that of traditional wires, cables or even entire conductive surfaces. According to the company, the material offers a broader bandwidth than solid metal cables due to having proportionately more surface area size for size. This results in the ability for manufacturers to design and make numerous styles of light weight cables, harnesses or boards for industries such as broadcast, entertainment, aerospace, automotive and medical applications. While no pricing details have been made available at this time, Integral expects to be announcing customers and availability for the new conductive polymer by early 2009.
Look Out Copper - Here Comes ElectriPlast.
Bellingham, Washington based company, Integral Technologies has created a conductive polymer which will enable new wiring that is 80 percent lighter than copper, yet provides the same level of conductivity. Dubbed ElectriPlast, the material is created by blending metal coated micron-scaled fibers into a polymer matrix. The fibers, which are 7-12 microns in diameter, are coated with copper, silver or gold and are grouped into bundles that equal the equivalent traditional wire gauge. Once blended, ElectriPlast is supplied in a pellet form which can be molded or formed into any shape, including that of traditional wires, cables or even entire conductive surfaces. According to the company, the material offers a broader bandwidth than solid metal cables due to having proportionately more surface area size for size. This results in the ability for manufacturers to design and make numerous styles of light weight cables, harnesses or boards for industries such as broadcast, entertainment, aerospace, automotive and medical applications. While no pricing details have been made available at this time, Integral expects to be announcing customers and availability for the new conductive polymer by early 2009.