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Scott ChambersFeb 2, 20244 min read

Kiss Cutting

Sheeted stickers. Adhesive wall mounting strips. The split tabs on the backs of ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 2, 20244 min read

Die Cut Machines vs. Hiring a Converter: Which is Better?

The eternal manufacturing question: should I do this myself or hire a pro to do it for me?
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Sue ChambersFeb 1, 20246 min read

4 Key Materials When Building Microfluidic Devices

What are the safest materials for constructing tiny devices to transport and protect ...
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Scott ChambersJan 26, 20244 min read

Adhesive Transfer Tape in Gasket Applications

After a long day of tirelessly looking at gasket solutions, you’ve finally stumbled upon ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 24, 20245 min read

Thermal Conductive Pads: A Complete Guide

Despite the furious whirring of my laptop whenever I boot up a videogame with too-high ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 18, 20242 min read

Butyl Gaskets: Advantages and Disadvantages

Hunting down the perfect gasket material might not be the most fun way to spend a sunny ...
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Scott ChambersJan 18, 20245 min read

Top 3 Tips for Using Dual Lock Tape

So, you’ve started considering dual lock tape for your project— what are the next steps?
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Lee K. HouseJan 10, 20242 min read

What is an SBR Gasket, and How is it Used?

“Have you tried using one of those red rubber gaskets?”
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Lee K. HouseJan 9, 20244 min read

The Pros and Cons of Laser Cut Gaskets

Is laser die cutting the best way to build a gasket?
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Lee K. HouseJan 9, 20246 min read

Top 10 Best Medical Tapes For Wound Dressing

You’ve summoned an image of the perfect part and spent the last few hours locked in a ...
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Scott ChambersJan 9, 20245 min read

6 Factors that Impact Transdermal Patch Delivery Systems

What does a transdermal patch need to succeed?
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Sue ChambersDec 21, 202310 min read

What is the Correct Gasket Material for Your Next Project?

When something works well, you likely won’t even notice. In manufacturing, well-running ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 20, 20233 min read

Industrial Adhesive— Tape or Glue?

So, you want to bond a couple of objects for an industrial solution. What’s the best way ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 15, 20233 min read

What Do I Need to Include in My Purchase Order?

You’ve deliberated on the project quote and decided that it’s acceptable. What are the ...
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Scott ChambersDec 15, 20234 min read

Why is ISO Cleanroom Certification so Important?

How do manufacturers implement specific processes to ensure the safety and reliable ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 14, 20235 min read

Best Foam Gasket Materials for Medical Applications

When it comes to medical applications, who doesn’t want components made from clean, safe, ...
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Sue ChambersDec 11, 20235 min read

Top 5 Benefits of Using Heat-Resistant Gasket Material

“High temperature” in the industrial world is on another level than what you’ll see ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 7, 20234 min read

Electrode Pads — Tips for Manufacturing and Design

Imagine if a doctor attempted to stick an electrode pad on you, only for it to sadly ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 6, 20234 min read

3 Major Gasket Seal Design Tips

Are you tossing and turning while you dream about gaskets?
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Lee K. HouseDec 5, 20233 min read

How Contract Manufacturing Services Expand Your Production

Would you benefit from outsourcing product components?
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Lee K. HouseDec 5, 20234 min read

Custom Die Cut Printing: Cost Factors

You’re sorting out your part production details when the dreaded question arises: “How ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 1, 20233 min read

3 Benefits of Using Polycarbonate Film

You’ve been tearing through webpages and product descriptions in a frantic info search ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 29, 20233 min read

Nitrile Gasket (Buna N) Benefits and Uses

After a minute or two of trying to psychically conjure an image of the best gasket ...
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Scott ChambersNov 29, 20238 min read

10 Questions Converters Should Ask YOU About Custom Die Cut Adhesive

The beginning of a custom die cut converting project usually goes something like this:
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Scott ChambersNov 28, 20234 min read

5 Benefits of Adhesive Patches and Transdermal Absorption

What are the advantages of using a transdermal patch?
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Lee K. HouseNov 28, 20235 min read

4 Production Quantity Myths Explained and Debunked

You’ve already done the difficult task of figuring out how many part components you need, ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 17, 20233 min read

Hot Melt vs. Heat Activated Adhesive

It’s rare, but once in a blue moon, I’ll land on a question that makes an engineer go: ...
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