Nordson EFD, a Nordson company, the precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, received the ASI 2013 Readers Choice Award from Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine for its PICO 500Hz Dispense Valve. This is the third innovation award EFD received in 2013.
“Innovation truly drives the success of the adhesives and sealants industry, and we created the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards to celebrate all of the industry’s hard work and ingenuity,” said Susan Sutton, editor of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine. “ASI readers and the online community voted for their favourite product. I am thrilled to announce that Nordson EFD received the most votes in the Equipment category.”
Released this year, Nordson EFD’s PICO 500Hz valve dispenses at continuous speeds up to 500Hz (cycles per second), making it the fastest piezoelectric valve available. This non-contact valve uses piezoelectric actuation technology to apply precise and consistent amounts of fluid, as small as 0.5nL, for exceptional deposit accuracy and superior process control in the most challenging applications. PICO valves do not touch the substrate, and can dispense on uneven surfaces. The system is compatible with a wide range of fluids, including adhesives, lubricants, and industrial fluids, for a broad range of applications in the medical and electronics industries.