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Thermosplastics Products Improve Auto Efficiency

The auto industry is increasingly using more plastics in the interior and other components of their vehicles. They are using thermoplastics products as they are durable and cheaper to produce in large quantities than steel and stainless steel. They can endure high temperatures and are corrosion resistant. Thermoplastics are sought after for their light weight in the manufacturing of fuel system components as the lighter the car, the more fuel efficient it becomes.  Thermoplastics are also used by auto parts manufacturers as a purging compound. A high quality purging compound ensures better and more efficient purging of injection molding machine screws, cylinders and nozzles. This cleaning process helps remove plastic residues from molds and dies and protect the machines against corrosion. Thermoplastics maintenance products can increase the longevity of manufacturing machines with lubrication, cleaning and protection. Car makers will continue to look for ways to reduce vehicle emissions and increase fuel efficiency and thermoplastics will play a large role in making these things possible.

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Archeology Finds with the Help of Scanners

Archeology is very interesting especially when new sites are discovered or new technology allows archeologists to understand artifacts and their surroundings better. In Greece currently there is one of the oldest underwater cities that archeologists are trying to preserve and map. They are using a scanning sonar to create a three dimensional model of the city. 3D scanning technology and software has enabled scientists to create life-like models of dinosaurs, artifacts and humans out of little remains. This underwater town, Pavlopetri,  has been dated to around 1100 B.C. and the deprivation of oxygen has preserved many artifacts. The walls however have been worn by the many years of waves washing over them in the ocean. With systematic study and the use of portable 3D scanners new discoveries in history can be mapped and better understood. It is engrossing to hear about where and how people lived, what they did for a way of life and what happened to them. Having an entire city enveloped by the sea fascinates us and modern technology helps us know about our past.

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