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6 Material Properties To Consider When Prototyping
Prototyping is one of the most important stages in developing a product. It’s at this stage that you need to consider all the properties and…
When To Use Die Cutting For Your Flexible Materials
There are multiple ways to cut flexible materials. Some processes include kiss cutting, splitting, slitting, waterjet cutting, laser cutting and more. But if one process…
How UV Rays Can Harm Your Materials
The environment is one of the biggest factors to consider when choosing the right materials for your project. If your device or equipment operates outside,…
Benefits of Silicone and Acrylic Thermal Gap Pads
If you’re working with electronics, you know the importance of gap pads. To oversimplify it, thermally conductive pads are used between heat sources and heat…
5 Environments That Use Open Cell Foams For Acoustical Insulation
Excessive noise can cause distraction, headaches and even hearing loss in extreme cases. We all want to be able to live our lives comfortably, and…
What Happens to Equipment Without Electrical Insulation
One of the most important achievements in history is harnessing and manipulation of electricity. In the US and around the world, we use electricity nearly…
3 Types Of BISCO® Silicones And Their Advantages
3 Types Of BISCO® Silicones And Their Advantages Not all flexible materials are the same. This is why it’s important that the right flexible materials…
What is PORON® Urethane?
PORON® urethane is an open cell foam used in the development of gaskets, protective gear, footwear, and even within parts of the Hubble Space Telescope.…
8 Attributes to Consider When Choosing Sealing Materials for Enclosures
When designing an enclosure, sealing is a critical consideration; one that must take into account the environmental factors that the enclosure will be subject to.…