3 AXIS Development, Inc. - Boynton Beach, FL (Serving Illinois)
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
ISO 9001:2000 certified custom manufacturer of non-metallic prototypes in materials including acrylic, elastomer, nylon, glass filled nylon, plastic & polystyrene. Rapid prototyping processes used include stereolithography, select laser sintering, fused deposition modeling, direct metal laser sintering, urethane prototype castings/RTV, plaster mold/simulated die casting, investment casting, precision sand casting, rotational molding, vacuum & pressure forming, vacuum thermoforming, rubber molding & liquid resin casting. Products are QS 9000 compliant.
www.3axis.us/index.asp

Kastalon Polyurethane Products - Alsip, IL
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Custom manufacturer of complex precision parts providing chemistry & design assistance where needed. Characterized by a full array of hardnesses, high load-bearing capacities, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance & impressive wear life. Used to replace metals, plastics & other rubbers and is the key to design & development across a wide range of industries & applications. Offering customer service, quality production & timely deliveries.
www.kastalon.com/products.php

Omni Seals, Inc. - Locations
Custom Manufacturer
Custom manufacturer of elastomer products such as diaphragms, specialty seals and O-rings. Materials include elastomers, plastics, fabrics and phenolic. Custom-tailored elastomeric compounds are available. Molding capabilities include transfer compression, vacuum compression, and injection molding. Production volume from prototypes to high volume.
www.omniseals.com/custommoldedrubber.asp

Energy Kinetics, Inc. - Naperville, IL
Distributor, Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
Custom manufacturer of single event deceleration devices including energy absorbing elastomer prototypes with 10 in. lbs. to 17,000 in. lbs. energy capacity for motion control & vibration applications. Elastomer prototypes include axial, radial & crane bumpers & stops. Elastomer prototypes are made from an inert grade of polyester polymer material & are available in various series & models with 0.41 in. to 3.36 in. wrench holes, 0.22 in. to 0.81 in. mounting holes, 1/4 in. to 24 in. socket head cap screws, 5 ft./lbs. to 200 ft./lbs. mounting torque, 5 lbs. to 192,000 lbs. maximum force & 0.14 oz. to 127.00 oz. weight. Stock elastomer prototypes are also available. Crane elastomer prototypes meet OSHA & CMMA standards.

Express Pattern - Vernon Hills, IL
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Custom manufacturer of prototypes of various materials including rubber, elastomer & plastic. Data format file transfer options for prototypes include STL, IGES, OBJ, STEP & CAD systems. Components can be produced in a broad range of materials that can be used directly on systems. Applications of prototypes include visual communication of product designs.