Tony Deligio

6 days ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Material and structural testing equipment manufacturer, Instron, released the AVE3 non-contacting video extensometer for strain measurement. The AVE3 measures both modulus and strain-to-failure for micron-level accuracy in tensile, compression and bend testing on a diverse range of materials, including plastics and composites. ISO 9513- and ASTM E83-compliant, the AVE3 allows labs to test to any standard with one device, without needing to purchase and maintain multiple clip-on extensometers.

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Thomas Peter Sullivan II — Pete to those who knew him — passed away on May 27 at his family home in Chatham Borough, New Jersey. He was 81. Sullivan’s career in journalism began after deploying to Vietnam, working as a photojournalist for Stars and Stripes, following graduation from the University of South Dakota with a journalism degree. Thomas Peter Sullivan II, Nov. 21, 1943 – May 27, 2025.

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

The email subject line reads, “New Articles Posted for Teams You Follow.” The girls varsity soccer team at my daughter’s high school is into the third round of the state playoffs, and the app I downloaded to track the schedule and scores is offering me a preview of the team’s upcoming playoff match. The article has all the hallmarks of a game preview: recent performances, including standout players; historical matchups against the upcoming opponent; and pertinent team and individual statistics.

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Designing a cooling system for a greenfield 264,000-square-foot injection molding facility would always present some difficulties, but doing so in the middle of a desert under water-allocation restrictions posed challenges of a different order.

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) technology supplier Elmet has expanded on its SMARTshot E servomotor-driven cold runner system launched at Fakuma 2021 with the patent-pending SMARTshot I cold runner measurement and control concept. This system incorporates servo-actuated nozzle needles, which Elmet says make automatic startup possible, as well as family molds with variable-volume cavities, which won’t require additional sensor systems.