What are the Types of Low Surface Energy Substrates?
Have you ever tried sticking tape to a surface only to watch it curl off the surface ...
Am I Ready to Talk to an Adhesive Converter?
You’re cradling the perfect idea in your hands like a delicate baby bird when suddenly it ...
4 Tips To Avoid a Line Shutdown
“I’ll just expedite the order” is a dangerous assumption when sourcing custom products.
Adhesive Materials For Microfluidic Device Fabrication
Like millions of other people, you may own a medical device to monitor your health. Yet, ...
Why 3M VHB Tape is a Superior High Bond Adhesive Tape
What’s the best way to form a durable bonding solution?
Types of 3M Waterproof Tapes
If you’ve used 3M tapes before, you already know they’re durable, high-quality products ...
Thin Bonding: Double sided Tape and Adhesive Transfer Tape
When was the last time you used double sided tape? You’d likely be surprised by what it ...
How Will Strouse Help Me Meet My Customer’s Needs?
You’re scrolling through manufacturing websites that make promises about your product, ...
Double Sided Tape 101: Thin Bonding
Have you ever mounted something on the wall only to think, “Oh man, I hope this doesn’t ...
Microneedle Patches: Definition, Function, and How They’re Manufactured
Can vaccines and other drug solutions be delivered without an intramuscular injection?
Laser Cut or Digital Knife Prototyping?
You’re sitting at your desk, staring at different prototyping services. A tiny voice in ...
Digital Knife Cutting: Everything You Need to Know
Flash cut, digital knife, tool-free converting— isn’t it annoying when a single service ...
Individual Components vs. Assembled Components
Are assembled components more cost-efficient?
What Are Flexible Die Tools?
Let’s be real- choosing the most expensive, durable option doesn't always make sense.
Adhesive Island Wound Dressings: Full Guide
You might hear of “island” wound dressings and picture something a tad more tropical. ...
Kitting in Manufacturing: Examples and Advantages
Have you ever decorated a toy racecar or dollhouse with a sheet of stickers?
Aerospace Adhesives: Common Uses and Where To Find Them
A couple of months ago, my family and I visited the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space ...
What’s in a Roll Core?
How often have you thought about your material core?
The Problem with Tight Tolerances in Die Cut Foam and Rubber
What if I asked you to cut a perfect star out of bubble gum?
How Long Does it Take to Receive a Quote?
So, you’ve sent your project details to a converter and are waiting for the final word on ...
How Much Do Custom Die Cut Gaskets Cost?
Have you ever paid for a service and thought, “Huh, I wonder if this IS the typical cost.”
The Best Waterproof Medical Tapes for Skin
Suppose you had gotten surgery, but just as you left the hospital, you walked straight ...
Types of Medical Grade Adhesives and Their Uses
Super glue might save you in a pinch at home, but it would undoubtedly make an ...
Die Cut Printing Services: How Do They Work?
You’re sitting there, head in your hands, trying not to panic about a new printing ...
Using Tapes For Battery Pack Thermal Management
Did you know that electric car batteries could be held together by tape?
Your Guide to Thermal Interface Material
You think you’ve finally built the perfect sandwich when you suddenly take a bite and ...
What is a Conductive Gasket and What Are They Made of?
Let’s say you’re looking for highly specialized products and materials. Sure, you could ...