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Lee K. HouseSep 12, 20234 min read

Medical Device Component Manufacturer Trends in 2023

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.
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Scott ChambersSep 7, 20235 min read

Gasket Tape vs. Alternative Gasket Adhesives

What do you picture when you think of sealing?
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Sue ChambersAug 30, 20236 min read

4 Critical Considerations When Choosing a Wound Dressing Adhesive

Can a skin adhesive serve every type of injury?
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Lee K. HouseAug 29, 20234 min read

Sample Express — Who it’s For and How it Works

“Hey, we think this tape might work.”
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Lee K. HouseAug 25, 20234 min read

4 Advantages of Choosing Acrylic Foam Tape

You’ve spent days pondering your latest project, but are still in between materials.
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Scott ChambersAug 22, 20238 min read

Beginner’s Guide To Microfluidic Applications

Towering redwoods. Majestic mountain peaks. Complex cloud formations. As we take moments ...
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Lee K. HouseAug 11, 20234 min read

How To Choose the Best Gasket Manufacturer

Are you still waiting for the perfect gasket manufacturer to fall from the sky?
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Lee K. HouseAug 9, 20234 min read

3 Most Common Adhesive Liner Issues (with Solutions)

How often do you pay attention to the part of the sticker you peel off?
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Sue ChambersAug 9, 20236 min read

What is Rotary Die Cutting? Problems it Solves and Uses

The US craft industry is worth over $44 billion USD.
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Lee K. HouseAug 8, 20234 min read

Types of High-Temperature Gasket Materials

Like Michelangelo sketching on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, you’ve got your perfect ...
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Lee K. HouseAug 2, 20232 min read

How Are Graphite Gaskets Used and Where Can I Find Them?

You’re gradually sifting through a mountain of gasketing material resources when you ...
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Sue ChambersAug 1, 20234 min read

The Advantages of Using Double-Sided Medical Tape

Attaching one substrate to another.
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Sue ChambersAug 1, 20234 min read

5 Advantages of Proper EMI and RFI Shielding Techniques

With so many people relying on the apps on their phones, glitches can feel like the end ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 26, 20236 min read

The 6 Best Flexible Material Suppliers for Manufacturers

Have you ever opened an online order only to realize something’s off about it?
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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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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 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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