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Kubota Research Associates, Inc.

Manufacturing of composites processing machinery
United States / 1-10 employees

Company description

Kubota Research Associates Inc. is a technology company that has developed and patented P-Wave™ technology, a unique new process for joining plastics and manufacturing composites. The company manufactures and markets plastic joining systems, while providing custom-engineered solutions to the worldwide market. Kubota research Associates has two main businesses based upon the P-Wave™ technology: o Plastics Joining & Assembly o Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Manufacturing P-Wave™ harnesses infrared light using precision optics and wavelength management to focus energy where it is needed. It joins plastics and polymers efficiently and cost effectively without damage to the material surface, be it flat or three-dimensional. P-Wave™ has been extended with materials and process to manufacture unique advanced composites, which are strong, shatterproof and easily produced. The P-Wave™ product line brings unique value to many industries, accelerating progress against these common goals: o Reducing Product Weight o Improving Product Strength & Safety o Reducing the Use of Adhesives in Manufacturing o Increasing Productivity in Assembly o Achieving Cost Effective, Efficient Composite Manufacturing o Improving Energy Conservation

Products:
Process equipment
Design / Engineering services

Processes:
Other
NIR radiation method

Last update: 23 Jan 2006