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Scott ChambersJul 26, 20235 min read

What is Hydrogel, and How is it Used?

Would you ever put jelly on an open wound? What if I told you that jelly, or more ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 20, 20234 min read

What Do Product Updates Look Like with Strouse?

You’re reviewing your updated design files when a vital question arises: will this ...
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Scott ChambersJul 17, 20233 min read

These Are Your Application Temperatures For 3M VHB Tape

You’re reviewing your order for a massive quantity of VHB tape when the thought hits you: ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 14, 20235 min read

Why is My Adhesive Failing?

You might ask yourself, “How can I improve my adhesive strength?”
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Lee K. HouseJul 13, 20233 min read

Open Cell vs Closed Cell Foam: Which Suits My Design?

Right when you’ve decided you need foam, a nagging search engine suggestion catches your ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 12, 20233 min read

PTFE vs Teflon Gaskets: Is There a Difference?

You’re choking back tears of frustration as you click through the articles on different ...
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Scott ChambersJul 12, 20234 min read

Adhesive Transfer Tape: Advantages and Disadvantages

You’re steadily making your way through your list of material options when you recall ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 11, 20234 min read

The Best EV Battery Insulation and Shock Absorption Materials and Designs

After months of delicately crafting EV modules, would you haphazardly slap the battery ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 6, 20233 min read

Transparent Film Dressings: How They're Made and Where to Find Them

What is the best way to monitor a wound?
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Sue ChambersJun 30, 20239 min read

The Basics of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape

Have you ever wondered how tape works?
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Scott ChambersJun 29, 20239 min read

3M VHB Tape Application Guide: A Superior Bonding Solution

You’re staring at the pristine roll of VHB tape clutched in your hand, wondering what the ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 20, 20235 min read

What Impact Does Material Order Quantity Have on My Production?

Have you ever gone to the store for baking supplies, but when you try and buy one stick ...
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Scott ChambersJun 19, 202313 min read

Which 3M VHB Should You Use? 3M VHB Tape Selection Guide

How do you join two objects that can survive water damage, solvents, temperature ...
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Scott ChambersJun 16, 202316 min read

Types of Poron Foam and the Pros and Cons of Each

Polyurethanes are the largest class of polymers worldwide, with a global market of $79 ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 14, 20233 min read

What are the Best Materials to Seal EV Batteries?

In the United States, there was over $128 billion in announced investments in EV battery ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 7, 20237 min read

6 Common Mistakes in Automating your Manufacturing

What do you think is the most important aspect of automation in manufacturing?
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Scott ChambersJun 3, 20233 min read

When Closed-Cell Foam Is The Best Option For Your Gasket

There are so many options to choose from when looking for the right gasket; how do you ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 2, 20234 min read

What Are EMI Shielding Gaskets and What Do They Do?

If your phone glitches, you restart it, but what happens when disturbances affect ...
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Scott ChambersJun 2, 20233 min read

Heavy-Duty Double Sided Tape: Considerations and Best Uses

How essential are high-quality adhesives?
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Scott ChambersMay 31, 20234 min read

5 Common Problems With Transdermal Patch Delivery and Adhesion

“Rip the bandage off quickly and get it over with!”
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Lee K. HouseMay 24, 20235 min read

EV Battery Components: The Best Adhesives

Within a year, announced investments in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing have tripled ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 24, 20235 min read

Moving from Prototyping to Full-Scale Manufacturing: Common Issues

One moment you’re carefully hand-laminating a piece of material. The next, you’re staring ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 18, 20233 min read

How To Choose Tape for Outdoor Applications

You’ve finally finished designing your outdoor product when suddenly you realize you have ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 18, 20234 min read

Why Do I Need to Tell You About Our Application and Process?

Suppose you were a baker designing a birthday cake, but just as you added the finishing ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 16, 20233 min read

Corona Surface Treatment: What is it and Should I Treat My Materials?

The other night, my roommate and I discovered an unfortunate truth about our kitchen ...
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Scott ChambersMay 11, 20239 min read

Foam Tape Guide: Uses, Benefits, and Examples

What do you think is the most durable tape?
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Lee K. HouseMay 8, 20235 min read

What’s the Price Difference Between Simple and Complex Die Cuts?

Think about it this way: some customers order a seasonal white mocha frappuccino with two ...
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