Malcourant Mécanique
" We have developed a semi-automatic machine to weld polyethylene sheets in order to make the COVID-19 protective mask envelope. This development has been carried out entirely in-house, study - manufacture - assembly. We called the company ICS to improve the working conditions for the welding jaws. "
Contact: malcourant-mecanique.be incosol4u.com
GSK - Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium
" Support covid international: https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/resource-centre/our-contribution-to-the-fight-against-2019-ncov/ Support covid en Belgique: https://be.gsk.com/media/915368/cp-gsk-contributions-majeures-de-gsk-a-la-lutte-contre-le-covid-19.pdf NA NA "
Funding: NA
Contact: Philippe Denoel - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Any-Shape
" Production of nasopharyngeal swabs using 3D printing "
Contact: Roger Cocle CEO This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Innovative Coating Solutions
" Within the framework of mask making, ICS has been contacted by the company Malcourant (GBLX) which developed special machines to produce polymer (Polyethylene) based masks. The process requires thermal welding of polymer foils. That process happens around 170°C, in between two pressed and heated jaws. Unfortunately, adhesion of the polyethylene on either Al or Cu jaw is observed. ICS develops special coatings and made available a carbon based coating that prevents the adhesion on the jaw, but allow also multiple cycles of heating/cooling. These coatings have been successfully applied on the aluminium and copper prototypes. They exhibit very good adhesion, and prevent the polyethylene sticking on the jaws even after a large number of cycles. No delamination has been observed so far. "
Contact: Stéphane Lucas, Innovative Coating Solutions, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Patrick Powis, Malcourant-Mécanique, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
