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eNews from Sigma Design Company
Research, New Product Development & Manufacturing 
November 2013
Bimonthly publication
for clients and friends
In This Issue:
Global Manufacturer of Engine Filters Saves 3 Months and Thousands of Dollars
University and 3D Printing Industry Collaboration to be Featured on PBS
Sigma Recognized at Made In New Jersey Event



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Sigma proudly supports
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.'s (NJMEP) Made In New Jersey initiative!



 Made In New Jersey

 

We are delighted to share with our clients and friends relevant insights and announcements about new technologies, products, and solutions for successful technology commercialization and new product development. 

 

Join us in promoting a New Manufacturing Era for local manufacturing in New Jersey and throughout the USA. Share your news or thoughts with us at [email protected] or (732) 629-7555.

 

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Global Manufacturer of Engine Filters Saves 3 Months and Thousands of Dollars in Cyclic Fatigue Testing Program    

 

A globally-known filter manufacturer had a fast-paced program and needed help to reduce their test program time.

A non-linear plastic simulation analysis.

 

Starting with a first-pass iteration of a filter canister design, Sigma engineers used non-linear plastic simulation analysis to determine whether long-term cyclic loading would be likely to cause permanent deformation, and worse yet, failure.   

 

After further simulation review we found that there were certain areas in the molded housing that were suspect to failure. As often found in these analyses; the defects were less than obvious.  

 

The software and Sigma's engineering analytical skills uncovered these areas, which saved the client needed time and money. The client modified the design and went to physical testing, saving 2 to 3 weeks of iterations. This insight got their program back on track and on budget.  

 

Sigma's engineering experience helps product launches stay on schedule by removing the unforeseen obstacles that delay new product development progress. Our team is capable of preforming Linear Stress, Non-Linear Plastic deformation, Computation Fluid Analysis, as well as other specialized engineering software.  

 

 

Contact us today and find out how Sigma Design Company can make your product a reality.
University and 3D Printing Industry Collaboration to be Featured on PBS

 

Lafayette College seniors Jake Hyatt and Max Bergelson visited Sigma's 20,000 square-foot Technology Commercialization and New Product Manufacturing Center to film a project for their Political Economy course.

The college is producing a public affairs program in partnership with PBS and the broadcast will feature Sigma's 3D rapid prototyping and manufacturing services.
Lafayette College students Max Bergelson, left, and Jake Hyatt interview Sigma President Jerry Lynch about 3D printing.


According to Lafayette professor and executive producer Mark Crain, Lafayette College constantly wrestles with ways to bridge academics and real world developments. "The opportunity for Max and Jake to visit Sigma Design Company and see first hand how 3D printing is transforming business and society is an amazing opportunity.  They'll learn even more as they produce our broadcast that illuminates this innovative, complex technology for PBS39 viewers," he said.

The program will air in November and will be broadcast to approximately  2.6 million households in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  After the first airing, the program will be available on the PBS39 YouTube site and the Lafayette College homepage.

Sigma's 3D Rapid Prototyping FDM Machine can take your design concept and create a working prototype in three days. To learn more about our 3D Rapid Prototyping services or to submit a file and receive a quote, please visit: http://www.sigmadesign.net/3d_rapid.php

  

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Sigma Recognized at Made In New Jersey Event

 

Sigma Design Company was among the New Jersey
Sigma was honored at the breakfast with a Made In New Jersey plaque.
manufacturing companies honored at New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program's (NJMEP) Made In New Jersey Breakfast.

The event was held at Rutgers University on October 4th, which celebrated National Manufacturing Day and included a panel discussion on "Why New Jersey?"

Sigma has always believed in the future of New Jersey manufacturing and helping customers successfully bring novel technology products to market that are "Made In New Jersey."

 
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Sigma Design Company, LLC
Turning Smart Ideas Into Product Solutions

Located in central New Jersey, Sigma Design Company, LLC designs, optimizes and manufactures novel new products in the USA. Sigma's professional team offers design engineering consulting, failure analysis, human factors design, and rapid prototyping services, as well as new product development, marketing and business development services. The company also offers manufacturing cells that are fully staffed and tooled from 500 to 10,000 square feet.

 

The company started in 1962 and was acquired by its current owner in 1999. In October 2011, Sigma Design Company relocated, expanded and opened its "Technology Commercialization and New Product Manufacturing Center" in Middlesex, New Jersey. 

200 Pond Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey 08846 USA www.sigmadesign.net

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