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Lee K. HouseJun 17, 20265 min read

Why High Volume Die Cutting Improves Your Bottom Line

Have you ever considered what it would look like to double your production speed?
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Lee K. HouseJun 16, 20266 min read

Questions to Ask Before Using Hydrogel

Hydrogel has helped us advance far beyond glass eye contacts, but despite its unique ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 12, 20263 min read

Reduce Bioburden Using One-Pass Production

Humans shed roughly 500 million skin cells daily. It’s gross, I know, but it also ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 12, 20262 min read

Clean Energy Manufacturing in Die Cutting and Converting

Solar panels have become 60% cheaper and 40% more efficient over the past decade. In ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 11, 20264 min read

Should I Use Acrylic or Silicone Tape for Skin?

Ever had a painful Band-Aid that didn’t want to unstick? What about one that fell off too ...
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Scott ChambersMay 26, 20266 min read

10 Questions Converters Should Ask About Your Die Cuts

The beginning of a custom die cut converting project usually goes something like this:
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Scott ChambersMay 21, 20266 min read

When and How Should You Automate Your Assembly Process?

Automation is here, and if companies aren’t using it wisely, they are at a competitive ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 5, 20263 min read

How To Design Your Product For End Use

Grandma’s gotten out of the hospital, but you don’t know how to reapply adhesive patches ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 27, 20263 min read

I Requested a Converting Quote, What's Next?

After months or years of product development, you’ve requested a quote. What’s next? This ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 27, 20267 min read

How Much Does Die Cutting Cost? Tooling, Materials & Labor

Industrial die cut orders range from $500 to millions per year, with prices per part from ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 23, 20263 min read

Digital vs Flexo Printing: A Comparison

Every business owner strives for legible text and crisp, discernible logos; yet, they may ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 25, 20262 min read

Mactac Teams up with Strouse to Fabricate New Assistive Technology

When you’re building a new product, choosing the right materials can make or break your ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 24, 20265 min read

Long vs. Short Term — Silicone and Acrylic Tape

Although skin is the largest and outermost organ in your body, it is also considered one ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 23, 20264 min read

Why Do I Need a Die Cut Trial?

Imagine going to the store to buy a mug, but instead of selling you one off the shelf, ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 5, 20263 min read

The Benefits of a One-Pass Production Process

Picture this.
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Lee K. HouseFeb 18, 20266 min read

What are Transdermal Patches and their Different Types?

What would you say if you had the option to self-administer most medical treatments ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 29, 20266 min read

Why Does Strouse Cover Part of My Tooling Cost?

Sasquatch. The Easter Bunny. Die cut tooling costs.
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Lee K. HouseJan 27, 20264 min read

What is the Minimum Order Quantity for Die Cuts?

Q: “Hey, can you make me two gaskets?”
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Lee K. HouseJan 27, 20268 min read

The 6 Basic Converting Capabilities That You Need To Know if You Work With Flexible Materials

When you’re stuck navigating the ©2009 digital fossils that define the majority of ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 21, 20263 min read

Finding EV Battery Insulation Materials

Picture an electric vehicle exploding into flames. Nobody wants to be the guy who ...
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Scott ChambersJan 19, 20266 min read

Your Guide to 3M VHB Tape

Where can you find a quick, yet heavy-duty, bonding solution?
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Lee K. HouseJan 12, 20265 min read

Best Ways to Assemble a Custom 96 Well Plate and Other Microplates

In a lab setting, defective tests cause delays, yield false results, and even generate ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 29, 20256 min read

Best Flexible Material Suppliers for 2026

Have you ever opened up something you purchased online, only to realize it wasn’t what ...
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Sue ChambersDec 19, 20255 min read

When To Use Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape

Similar to how flip flops aren’t a good choice for snow, tape isn’t always the best ...
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Scott ChambersDec 10, 20255 min read

3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets

Have you ever chosen a gasket adhesive?
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Lee K. HouseDec 10, 20255 min read

Comparing Temporary vs. Extended Wear Skin Adhesives

A few months ago, I watched my aunt adjust her glucose monitor while her son proudly ...
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Sue ChambersDec 10, 20255 min read

What is Rotary Die Cutting? Problems it Solves and Uses

Can you cut out the same shape twice in a row? How about a million times?
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