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accuracy, repeatability, and detail of the workflows needed to manufac- in 3D printing applications and inte-
heavy manufacturing floor machin- ture locally,” said Alex Smilansky, co- grating new technology into work-
ery with the convenience, speed, and founder & CEO at Mayku. flows. These partnerships promise an
adaptability of 3D printing. “Implementing pressure forming tech- enhanced user experience in the UK,

“With the new Multiplier and the nology on the workbench becomes Europe, and North America, which is
applications it unlocks we are mov- easy when combined with existing 3D something I'm truly excited about,”
ing one step closer to our vision of a printing expertise. Mayku's preferred said Sander Tuijt, Mayku CCO.
world where everyone has access to partners offer invaluable experience

EcoSol: A Path To More Convenient, Safer, Precise Packaging!

allowing it to be made into bags,
sachets, or pouches for a wide
range of products. Some exam-
ples are as follows.
• Healthcare – EcoSol can be
made into bags for dirty laundry
or contaminated instruments.
When collected, these bags can
be thrown directly into the wash-
ing machine or parts washers
to eliminate direct contact with
dirty items.
While the linens or instruments

hen we think of packaging, our package directly into the environ- are cleaned, the EcoSol bag is
Wminds often go to papers or ment where it needs to go. washed away, leaving its clean
plastics that surround a product and 2. Safety: Chemicals or contaminat- contents behind.
must be thrown away or reused af- ed items packaged inside EcoSol • Agriculture – fertilizers or other
ter the contents have been removed. can be handled without touch- soil or livestock nutrients can be
However, PVA dissolvable packaging ing them directly. Since EcoSol is packaged in EcoSol and easily
is another growing, desirable option water-soluble and biodegradable, mixed with water for final appli-
for a variety of markets. Cortec dis- it is also less likely to pollute the cation.
cusses some of the advantages, op- environment like other forms of • Construction – EcoSol is a great
portunities, and historical use of Eco- plastic packaging. way to package concrete addi-
Sol below. 3. Convenience: The previous two tives. The pouches can be tossed
Advantages of Water-Soluble Plastic characteristics are part of the into ready-mix water to dissolve
Film greater overall convenience of prior to adding cementitious ma-
EcoSol is a PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) EcoSol packaging. Application of terials.
packaging film that dissolves in water the encapsulated product simply • Water Treatment – EcoSol is an
at room temperature. This special means tossing the entire unit— excellent packaging and dosing
characteristic offers several advantag- bag and all—into the target area choice for biologicals and nutri-
es for specialty packaging applications. without extra mess or hassle. ents that will be added to waste-
1. Precision: Products that are add- Expand Packaging Options with water, or for corrosion inhibitors
ed to a watery environment can EcoSol and scale removers that will be
be dosed precisely by the manu- EcoSol has good mechanical added to industrial boilers or heat
facturer. All the end user has to properties and is heat sealable, exchangers. The film will dissolve
do is place the EcoSol pouch or quickly in these warm, wet envi-

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