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Types of Marijuana Vaporizers
Description: There are 3 major types of marijuana vaporizers: desktop vaporizers, portable vaporizers, and vape pens. Vape pens and portable vaporizers are small portable devices. Vape pens, like the Dr. Dabber ...
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High Thermal Conductivity Interface Materials on Electric Vehicles
Description: The momentum of the development of electric vehicles is very strong. In 2021, the annual penetration rate of electric vehicles has exceeded 12%, which is directly nearly doubled from last year. ...
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Alloy Supply Chain Helps in Ventilator Production
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: Isabellenhütte’s supply chain ensures the availability of a key alloy in days, not weeks ...
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Boosting Agent for New Energy Vehicles-Silicon Carbide Devices
Description: The electric drive system is a key factor affecting the power performance, reliability and cost of new energy vehicles. ...
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Precision Alloys Technical Guide
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: The following chapter contains practical information on the behaviour, during and after subsequent treatment, of the alloys delivered by Isabellenhütte. This information is intended to assist in ...
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Fluoropolymer Compounds: How to Select the Right PTFE Filler For Your Application
Description: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that is widely popular because of its numerous benefits that can be adapted for use across a variety of industries ...
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96% Alumina Multi-Layer Circuit Ceramic Substrate
From: NIKKO CompanyDescription: Features - Benefits of 96% Alumina + Pt Conductor. Very low Dielectric Loss compared to existing material. High Thermal Conductivity compared to existing material ...
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Alumina-Zirconia Ceramic Substrates for Power Device Applications
From: NIKKO CompanyDescription: Substrates can be thinner by taking advantage of the High Strength, High Toughness properties of the material. With thinner substrates, thermal resistance in the thickness direction is less ...
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Perfluorinated Ion-Exchange Membranes: Development and Application
Description: Perfluorinated ion-exchange membranes are developing beyond legacy applications to find use in a wide variety of emerging markets, including renewable energy ...
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Using Industrial Fabrics for Emission Control in Baghouses
Description: This blog post will explore the industrial fabrics used in baghouses for emission control. ...
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Zirconia All-Ceramic Restoration Material
Description: Teeth have three major functions: chewing food, affecting facial beauty, and assisting pronunciation. Once they fall off, they will cause a lot of trouble. Therefore, in order to restore teeth, dental ...
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Types of Metal Powder of 3D Printing and its Main Applications
Description: At present, there are many metal powder materials that can be used for 3D printing. Due to the obvious spheroidization and agglomeration appearing in the forming process of single component metal ...
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Case Study: Reducing Costs and Emissions Through Material Expertise
Description: A complex aerospace problem challenged our industry experts to deliver a safe and sustainable solution that was both simple and high performing. ...
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Boron Nitride Ceramic Nozzle for Metal Powder Gas Atomization
Description: Boron Nitride is an ideal material for atomizer nozzle due to its high strength, high melting point, high toughness, outstanding thermal shock resistance, excellent machinability, and low-friction ...
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Characteristics and Application of 96% Alumina Ceramic Substrate
Description: 96% alumina ceramic substrates are mainly used in high-power circuit substrates such as copper clad laminates, printers, LED lighting, communications, automobile chips and other electronic components. ...
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Case Study for the Rail Industry: Improving Efficiency and Quality With an NVH Sustainable Solution
Description: Learn more about how we are improving efficiency with our customers. ...
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How to Apply LOCTITE® Threadlockers
Description: The effectiveness of a threadlocking adhesive depends on it being applied properly and knowing how to use the threadlocker. Not following the correct procedure for applying your threadlocker can ...
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Safety Protection Talisman for Power Battery of New Energy Vehicle: Ceramic Seal
Description: Power battery is the "heart" of electric vehicles, and its service life and safety are considered to be the key to the large-scale popularization of electric vehicles. The sealing of the end cover ...
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The Benefits of Formulated Structural Adhesives
Description: Choosing the right applicator or adhesive for either manual or automated processes' can be challenging ...
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What Are Threadlockers?
Description: Assemblies can fail over time as they work themselves loose, thanks to vibration, torque, or thermal expansion. Threadlockers, or threadlocking adhesives, are the solution to this problem. ...
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What is a Metal Channel?
From: MP Metal ProductsDescription: The most comprehensive information about metal channels ...
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What is Roll Forming
From: MP Metal ProductsDescription: Roll forming is a process that uses a set of precisely placed rollers to perform incremental bending to a continuously fed strip of metal. The rollers are mounted in sets on a consecutive stand with ...
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ShurSEAL® Packaging Solutions Help Ensure Direct-to-Consumer Packages Arrive Intact
Description: Increased eCommerce demand leads direct fulfillment centers to focus on case sealing automation ...
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Reducing Cross-Contamination When Preparing and Cleaning Aluminum Welds
From: Weiler AbrasivesDescription: Aluminum is being used more frequently in shipbuilding thanks to the many benefits the material offers, including lighter weight and maneuverability for ships in tighter waters. And the material ...
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What is Dielectric Ceramic?
Description: Dielectric ceramic is a kind of ceramic material which resistivity is greater than 108Ω∙m, and can withstand the strong electric field without breakdown. The dielectric material is an ...
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Best Comprehensive Performance Ceramic - Silicon Nitride Ceramic
Description: Silicon nitride ceramic has good properties such as high strength, high hardness, and high temperature resistance, and its hardness can reach HRA91~93; It has good thermal hardness and can withstand ...
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Carbon Fiber Terminology
Description: Carbon Fiber Terminology ...
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Troubleshooting Tips for Grinding Metal
From: Weiler AbrasivesDescription: Metal grinding is a key step in the process of many welding and fabricating operations, but oftentimes operators don’t receive proper training in grinding best practices or troubleshooting. ...
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Using Fine Silica Gel Fillers in 3D Printing Build Resins
Description: Many manufacturers rely on the 3D printing resins used in their prototypes to mimic the performance attributes of the final product. Specialty fillers are used to reduce material costs and add ...
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Powder Coating Tape Selection Guide
Description: With many different powder coating masking tapes available, it can be difficult to select the best option. Find out about the different types of tapes built for a range of different temperatures and ...
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ExxonMobil Introduces New Series of Low Density Exceed XP 7 Performance Polyethylene Grades That Deliver
Description: ExxonMobil has developed a new series of Exceed™ XP performance polyethylene (PE) grades that deliver remarkable mechanical performance with a combination of low density and fractional melt ...
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The Basics of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives for Precision Die-Cut Parts
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: We can make custom die-cut parts (e.g., gaskets & seals) with adhesive backings. Let's learn the basics about pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) and see how you can select the right one for the job. ...
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What is Metalized Ceramic?
Description: As its advantages are too prominent, people began to think of combining ceramics and metals, to joint their strengths. This is how the ceramic metallization technology generation. High operating ...
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Bonding Lenses to Housings in LED Lighting Using Hot Melt Silicones
From: Ellsworth AdhesivesDescription: New lighting assembly technology demands reliability and efficiency, as well as resistance to extreme temperatures, humidity, and harsh environmental conditions. LED lighting meets these requirements, ...
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Backlighting Capacitive Touch Circuits
From: BoydDescription: How Can Capacitive Touch Circuits Affect Backlighting? ...
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Improving Plastic Materials with Additives
From: BoydDescription: What are Plastic Additives? ...
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Optical Characterization Testing
From: BoydDescription: Display testing can be divided into two categories: optical characterization and functional display testing. In the first blog of this two-part series, we’ll be going over meeting the visual ...
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Plastic Injection Molding Material Selection
From: BoydDescription: What are the most common types of plastic for injection molding? ...
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Solving EMI Challenges with Die-Cuts
From: BoydDescription: When it comes to protecting sensitive electronic components from electromagnetic interference (EMI), die-cuts are a practical and cost-effective solution. ...
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What are Optical Encoders?
From: BoydDescription: Although optical encoders are found in a vast number of products across multiple industries, few people know what optical encoders do or what products use optical encoders. Even in the manufacturing ...
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Expanded Metals for Fuel Cell & Hydrogen/Oxygen Generation Technologies
Description: Incorporate innovative expanded materials into your fuel cell designs and improve their efficiency. ...
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Analyzing the Difference Between UHMWPE and DCPD
From: Osborne Industries, Inc.Description: It's no secret that both thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics play a significant role in the world today, but with so many different material properties, it can be difficult to determine which ...
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Electrical Insulation, Conduction and EMI Shielding
From: DeWALDescription: Device failures caused by interference or noise from electromagnetic energy are increasing due to the growing number of products that contain sensitive electronic components. The smaller size and ...
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Tips For Safe Use of Abrasive Cups, Cones, and Plugs
From: Weiler AbrasivesDescription: When a metal finishing job calls for heavy stock removal or work in hard-to-reach areas, operators often turn to abrasive cups, cones and plugs to get the job done. These products come in a variety of ...
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Specialty Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives: Electric Vehicle Battery Applications with Avery Dennison Performance Tapes
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Custom die-cut pressure-sensitive adhesives have many uses within the electric vehicle battery pack. Let's talk high-performance adhesive tapes and how Avery Dennison innovation may help improve EV ...
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Wear-Time Considerations for Stick-to-Skin Medical Adhesive Tapes
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Pressure-sensitive adhesives for stick-to-skin applications must be chosen carefully. Must the tape adhere for 4 hours or 4 weeks? What else should we think about when selecting adhesives for on-body ...
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Lightweight Protective Heat Shields For Aircrafts
Description: Protective heat shields are used as barriers to sources of extreme heat; usually some sort of mechanical sub-system that inherently generates high temperatures. Alternatively, certain high-performance ...
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Hydropower: Why Use Thermal Insulation in Hydroelectric Plants?
Description: Thermal insulation is a means of stopping heat transfer from one object to another. It is usually used to decrease levels of heat transfer via conduction, requiring objects to be in direct contact, ...
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Pros and Cons of Urethane, Epoxy, or Silicone Adhesives by Ellsworth Adhesives
From: Ellsworth AdhesivesDescription: With so many adhesive technologies available, choosing the right material for your application can be a daunting task. Epoxies, silicones, and urethanes are three primary chemistries widely used in ...
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Protecting Robotic Equipment in Harsh Operating Environments
Description: For all their strength and resilience, robots aren't entirely immune to damage. As robots continue to be adapted into demanding industrial roles - in chemical processing, surface treatment and foundry ...
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The Importance of Thermal Insulation in Food Processing Plants
Description: Thermal insulation plays a crucial role in food processing plants, protecting profitability while enabling the key processes that allow global consumers to enjoy fresh goods from all over the world. ...
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Using Thermal Insulation in Offshore Wind Farms
Description: Thermal insulation reduces the transfer of thermal energy between objects which have different temperatures or are within range of radiative influences. Heat flow is an inevitable outcome when objects ...
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What is the Purpose of a Heat Shield on a Car?
Description: Heat shields are critical components used for thermal management in a wide range of applications, and their purpose doesn't tend to vary much from market to market-whether they are used on a car or a ...
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What To Use As A Heat Shield
Description: Heat shields minimize the operating costs of a system by way of intercepting radiated heat that would usually add to the load on the low-temperature section of the system. ...
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Cold Supply Chain: Fluoropolymer Solutions
From: DeWALDescription: Manufactured using premium resin, DeWAL® skived PTFE film conforms to strict standards and tolerances. With a natural resistance to most chemistries, biological inertness, excellent range of ...
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Cold Supply Chain: Gasketing and Sealing Materials
From: DeWALDescription: The ARLON® silicone family contains several grades of high-performing, durable materials that are resistant to temperature extremes, especially the ultra low temperature ranges often found in cold ...
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Near Net Shape Technology Provides Major Production Efficiencies for Surgical Implants
Description: Near Net Shape technology enables implantable parts to be produced into nearly-finished forms that are close in shape to the final product. ...
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The Latest Trends in Sunscreen Formulations Benefit From SPF Boost Ingredients
Description: Sunscreen is no longer just something you grab for a day at the beach. Consumers want products that are safe and effective for everyday use, can be worn under makeup or can be blended with other ...
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Distortional Deformation of Matrix in Open-Hole Tension Composites: Experimental Investigation
Description: Resin strength can be translated to composite strength by quantifying strain invariants of resin according to the Onset Theory. One of advantages that strain invariants could convey is that, as ...
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High Performances of Core-shell (Dendrimer) Nanoparticles in Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites
Description: It has been shown that the overall damage resistance and tolerance of a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite part do not simply depend on the properties of individual material components but on ...
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New High Tg Fast Cure Resin System
Description: A quick cure high glass transition temperature (Tg) resin system designed for fast ramp rate cures up to press molding conditions is discussed. The resin system is able to fully cure within 10 minutes ...
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Protect Life-Saving Pharmaceuticals with Fluorinated Resin Coatings for Glass Packaging
Description: The COVID-19 pandemic brought public attention to the complex pharmaceutical supply chain— product development, production and distribution. Playing an important role in the worldwide ...
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New Technologies and Materials for an Evolving Aerospace Industry
Description: We fabricate and custom-produce a comprehensive line of permanent magnets and precision assemblies specific to design requirements in a number of markets, including: aerospace & defense, medical ...
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Adhesives Application Guide
From: Ellsworth AdhesivesDescription: This Adhesive Application Guide by Ellsworth Adhesives reviews adhesives vs. stress, several charts with common adhesive measurements, common adhesives, and adhesive FAQs. ...
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Bonding Low Surface Energy Materials with 3M LSE Adhesive Tapes
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Not all pressure-sensitive tapes work well on every surface. Take specialty thermoplastics, for example. Let's learn about Low Surface Energy (LSE) and how 3M specialty adhesive tapes can strengthen ...
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Talking Solvent-Based Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tapes with Avery Dennison
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesives come in two primary flavors - hot melt and solvent-based. Let's peel back the liner and learn more about solvent-based adhesive tapes with the Avery Dennison ...
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Evolving Wire Specifications to Improve RF & Microwave Cable Performance
Description: Developing the best possible helical wrap, braid, and center conductor products require an understanding of the role each plays in the assembled cable. Each component serves its function and therefore ...
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Forming Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys
Description: As part requirements continue to become more advanced, a more complex raw material may be needed to keep up with improving designs. Cheaper alternatives, while cost-saving, can introduce defects and ...
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Grade 304 Vs. 316 Stainless Steel: What's the Difference?
Description: The two most popular stainless-steel alloys, grade 304 and 316, both offer unique strengths, which depend on end-use and the physical and mechanical properties you need. The two may seem identical, ...
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Guide to Stainless Steel and Alloy Surcharges
Description: Alloy surcharges prices vary month by month. While this information may be common among buyers of steel products, there are many in the industry who still don't know why the fluctuations happen, and ...
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New Ulbrich Program Accelerates Device Development Timelines
Description: Ulbrich understands the need for rapid Medical Device development cycles. With the new Ulbrich Braid Wire Accelerator™ Program, timelines and specific design performance characteristics are ...
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Overcoming Saltwater Corrosion with Stainless Steel
Description: Metals are among the most versatile materials, but they can be astonishingly fragile when exposed to certain conditions. Metals used in areas with significant saltwater exposure can be unforgiving to ...
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Wedge Wire: The Ultimate Guide
Description: By just looking at wedge wire, one might assume the product itself is simple and straight forward, but this couldn't be further from the truth. End users must think carefully when making the ...
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What are Zipper Fins?
From: BoydDescription: Zipper Fins allow for high fin aspect ratios and more design flexibility due to their progressively stamped construction and assembly. ...
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17-7PH Stainless Steel: An Introduction to this Workhorse Stainless Alloy
Description: Stainless steel is a widely used group of alloys used across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, medical, food processing, and home appliances. The type of stainless steel you ...
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ExxonMobil Synthetic Base Stocks Brochure - Innovative Lubricants Start Here
Description: Advanced technology synthetic base stocks that deliver the blending flexibility you need to formulate innovative lubricants for today's demanding marketplace. Updated to include the SpectraSyn MaX ...
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SpectraSyn™ MaX Fact Sheet: Maximize fuel economy and energy efficiency with breakthrough base stock performance
Description: SpectraSyn™ MaX PAO delivers an unprecedented balance of low viscosity and low volatility. Download the fact sheet to explore more. ...
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Best Practices to Improve Results in Gear Deburring
From: Weiler AbrasivesDescription: These unwanted by-products are especially troublesome when producing precision components such as gears. The burrs can loosen from the gear - either during assembly or later when the gear is in ...
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A Guide to Better Bonding
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Pressure sensitive adhesive binding offers an excellent method for attaching substrates in a wide range of assembly applications. A cost-efficient and highly effective bonding option, pressure ...
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Aerospace Solutions with Adhesive Tape
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Aerospace is one of the most innovative and rapidly developing industries in the world today. The quest for greater aircraft fuel efficiency, safety, and performance has driven demand for a new ...
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Automotive Solutions with Adhesive Tape
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Automotive engineers face a number of challenges, including the need to save time and lower costs in auto manufacturing processes. For automotive component suppliers, the demand for smaller, stronger, ...
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Convert with Ease: How A Tape Converter Can Make Your Life Easier
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: In this book, we will look at some of the most advantageous and widely-used tape converting services available, including die-cutting, kiss-cutting, laminating, sheeting, and slitting. We will also ...
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Flexible Bonding Solutions with Heat Seal Adhesive Tapes
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Thermoplastic Adhesive Films (Polymers) are by far the most popular type of Heat Seal Adhesive and are especially essential when bonding fabrics, foams or different materials. Thermoplastic adhesives ...
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Solving Design Issues with Adhesive Tape
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Engineers are faced with the need to improve products and optimize assembly processes with solutions that save production time, reduce manufacturing costs, and enhance product performance. More and ...
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Troubleshooting 4 Common Problems in Metal Cutting
From: Weiler AbrasivesDescription: When cutting metal, it's not uncommon to encounter problems that can negatively affect your efficiency and results - and pose safety hazards for workers. From short product life to wheel damage or ...
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What Glue to Choose Infographic?
From: Ellsworth AdhesivesDescription: WHAT ADHESIVE WORKS BEST FOR YOUR APPLICATION ...
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Meeting the Challenges of Manufacturing Fluorochemical-Based APIs
Description: Producing fluorinated molecules for large-scale production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a highly specialized field. Incorporating fluorine into APIs can change key characteristics of ...
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CASE STUDY: Safety Training Increases Abrasives Efficiency
From: Weiler AbrasivesDescription: A global industrial supplier to the energy market experienced high abrasive usage during the manufacture of its business towers and flanges for wind turbines. Learn how they reduced their abrasive ...
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How Safe Use of Cutting and Grinding Abrasives Benefits Productivity
From: Weiler AbrasivesDescription: Preparing, cleaning, and finishing the base metal is an important part of most welding operations. However, many operators haven't received formal training in the safe and proper use of abrasive ...
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General Plastics' Polyurethane Foams Show Value in Subsea and Marine Applications
Description: From deep-diving construction engineers and underwater surveillance vehicles to surfers and paddle-boarders, users of polyurethane foams fulfill diverse subsea and marine applications. Thanks to their ...
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Aerospace Manufacturing Process
Description: A transparent manufacturing process for an optimized value chain ...
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Aircraft Manufacturing in the Age of Digitization
Description: Among the major challenges facing the aerospace industry is ensuring the ability to accelerate production levels in the most efficient way possible. Automation is high on industry leaders' priorities ...
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Investing in Solutions Shaping the Future of Aerospace
Description: Key trends are impacting the aerospace industry ...
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Railway OEMs Cope with REACH Regulations that Impact the Use of Diisocyanates
Description: As innovations in the rail sector emerge, adhesive bonding has become a key component in the manufacture of parts that offer superior performance and durability in rail vehicles and infrastructure ...
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Sustainable Skies
Description: The aviation industry is committed to delivering sustainable products and services to meet strict regulations and requirements. ...
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The Aviation Industry is Committed to Delivering Sustainable Products and Services to Meet Strict Regulations and Requirements.
Description: How technologies and materials can help autonomous flying vehicles take to the skies ...
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How Dexmet Expanded Materials Improve the Efficiency of Electolyzers and Fuel Cells.
Description: Applications Within an Electrolyzer or Fuel Cell Stack ...
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What is the Difference Between Spherical and Aspheric Lenses?
From: ECOPTIK (CHANGCHUN) LTDDescription: What is a spherical lens? What is an aspheric lens? What is the difference between the two? Why are aspheric lenses recommended? Let's talk about the difference between the two. ...
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Borosilicate Glass (PYREX 7740; Schott 8330)
From: Insaco, Inc.Description: Borosilicate glass is composed of 80.6% SiO2, 12.6% NaO2, 2.2% Al2O3 and traces of other key materials. This glass was formulated to achieve excellent thermal shock resistance and high-temperature ...
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Ceramic Matrix Composites
From: Insaco, Inc.Description: Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC's) comprise a ceramic matrix reinforced by a refractory fiber such as silicon carbide, alumina or carbon. More readily available CMC's today include alumina or zirconia ...