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Fluorinated Cation Exchange Membrane Technology Improves Electrolysis and Electrodialysis Processes
Description: Membrane-based electrolysis and electrodialysis use an electrical field to separate charged and non-charged molecules. Cation exchange membranes are used to produce or recover chemicals by ...
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Research Shows Microsphere Silica Gels Improve Cosmetic and Skincare Product Formulations
Description: Cosmetic and skincare formulations use a precise balance of ingredients to achieve the desired structure and performance of the final product. Formulators must understand the chemistry of each ...
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SUNSPERA Catalyst Supports for Polyolefin Manufacturing
Description: Catalyst Supports play an equally important role in the catalyst process. ...
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Why Use Silicon Nitride in Aviation and Aerospace?
Description: There are several reasons why those who work in the aviation and aerospace industry are relying on silicon nitride. First of all, while this material is relatively new to this industry, current ...
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E&I Materials Power and Protect Space Exploration Vehicles and Satellites
Description: NASA is again using DuPont technology, including Kapton® polyimide films and Pyralux® copper-clad flexible circuit laminate materials, to power and protect the Perseverance mission to Mars. ...
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How are Ceramics Brazed?
Description: However, within limits, their properties can now be adapted to intended uses, especially by including in the mass strengthening (reinforcing) particles, fibres or whiskers. In the present increasing ...
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Metallic Mirror Coatings
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Metal mirror coatings are often used in systems where a very broadband reflector or beam splitter is needed. ...
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Soda-Lime Glass
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Soda-lime is the base material for most clear, colored, and patterned glass types. Soda-Lime glass can be used in a wide range of applications. ...
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Composite Bonding & Repair Benefits and Solutions
Description: Film and paste adhesives, wet peel-ply and potting compounds enable the aviation industry to utilize advanced materials that contribute to lightweighting, more efficient designs, and improved ...
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How Does a High Temperature Paint Protect Equipment Used in Exterior Environments?
Description: This article provides a basic understanding of typical contexts where exterior high temperature paint is used, exterior high temp paint chemistry and differences between exterior and interior high ...
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Major Innovations and Trends in the Aerospace Industry
Description: Optimizing processes through automation ...
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New Methods and Efficiencies in Aerospace Thermoplastic Composites
Description: The evolution of aircraft structural components is an innovative space, however the shift towards thermoplastic composites has only gained significant momentum in recent years. ...
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Structural Adhesives - Aerospace Product Selector Guide
Description: Film adhesives are pre-catalyzed adhesives offered in sheet form for metal, composite bonding, and honeycomb applications. Film adhesives are offered in defined areal weights in roll or sheet form. ...
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The Race for Space: Challenges and Innovation for Small and Large Satellites
Description: How is the market for small satellites developing? ...
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Mars Metal Offers Sheet Lead to Overcome X-Ray Room Shielding Challenges
From: MarsMetalDescription: There is an expanding requirement for more x-ray rooms at hospitals and clinics nationwide. Rapid expansion of facilities to care for the aging population and the current situation at hand has brought ...
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Technical Ceramic Solutions for Your Wear Resistant Solutions
Description: Innovacera supply a variety of high-purity ceramic materials in Xiamen, China. We are a leading supplier of wear-resistant ceramics, offering solutions for abrasion and corrosion problems. Our ...
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Hot Sales Telescope Mirror Blanks
From: ECOPTIK (CHANGCHUN) LTDDescription: Wedge Window With Integrated Lens Corner Cube Retroreflector Roof Prism Pyramid Optical/Tetrahedral Prism Octagon Light Guide Rod Penta Prism Light Guide Prism Dove Prism Right Angle Prism Rhomboid ...
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How to Use Ceramic Reflectors to Extend the Service Life?
Description: Ceramic reflectors are recently used in laser pump chambers. It is made of A porous alumina ceramic of 99% Al2O3 content, used extensively for long-life laser reflectors. This material is sintered at ...
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Optical Narrow-band Filter
From: ECOPTIK (CHANGCHUN) LTDDescription: The so-called narrow-band filter is subdivided from the band-pass filter and has the same definition as the band-pass filter, that is, the filter allows the light signal to pass through in a specific ...
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History and Status of Grade 91 Creep-Strength-Enhanced Ferritic Steel
From: HSBDescription: The material specifications' properties for Grade 91 have been relatively stable since its inclusion in the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) material specifications. However, due to ...
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AHMSA - Heating of High Density Iron Ore Concentrate Slurry Project
Description: Altos Hornos de Mexico. SA (AHMSA) is an integrated steel producer located at Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico. The plant receives iron ore concentrates from its mine at Hercules, Coahuila 300 km to the ...
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Automotive Adhesive Tape Failure Mystery: A Customer Case Study
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Our job's not over when the die-cut parts leave our docks. This case study is a great example of how we worked with an automotive customer to help them solve an adhesive tape problem - together. ...
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Case Study: Designing and Manufacturing Steel Stackable Test Weights
From: MarsMetalDescription: For people working with or around crane/hoist equipment, test weights are essential in ensuring and certifying a safe work environment. MarsMetal Company, a North American leader in designing and ...
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Industrial Applications of Thermal Insulated Curtains
Description: A brief look at some of the industrial applications of thermal insulated curtains. ...
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Tapes, Sleeves & Ropes: Specialist Thermal Insulation
Description: Specialist formats of thermal insulation are designed to satisfy high thermal demands alongside additional performance parameters, such as conforming to complex geometries or adhering to surfaces. ...
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Medical-Grade & Stick-to-Skin Adhesive Tapes for Wearable Medical Devices: A Q&A with Berry Global
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Patient-worn medical devices need to stay put, and they need to be comfortable. Let's learn how specialty PSA tapes from Berry Global and precision converting from JBC Technologies can help. ...
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Investment Casting Waxes: Different Wax Types
Description: Manufacturers use a range of techniques to create complex parts and components. One of the oldest methods that is still used today is investment casting. This process involves creating the item out of ...
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Leaded Acrylic Provides A Shatter-Resistant, Versatile Solution to Radiation Shielding
From: MarShieldDescription: Leaded acrylic is a shatter-resistant, versatile solution to your radiation shielding needs. The transparent plastic contains 30% lead by weight, combining superb light transmission with effective ...
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Maximizing Rail Passenger Safety and Comfort with Advanced Tape Solutions
Description: It may come as a surprise to learn that as a means of transportation, passenger rail is on the rise. New commuter rail projects or expansions are slated for service in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, ...
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Custom Die-Cut Solutions & 3M™ VHB™ Acrylic Foam Adhesive Tape: On-Demand Webinar
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Let's discuss precision die-cutting and high-performance adhesive tapes with the experts at 3M™. Learn how custom die-cut solutions using 3M™ VHB™ tapes can address even the toughest ...
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This Foam Tape Can Take the Heat: A Q&A with 3M About 3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH Series
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Let's talk with 3M™ about their VHB™ Tape GPH series - a permanent bonding tape capable of replacing mechanical fasteners and liquid adhesives in challenging high-temperature applications. ...
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High Temperature Coatings Explained for Engineers and Manufacturers
Description: High temperature coatings are uniquely formulated to withstand specific temperature ranges. Engineers and manufacturers should know the basic principles of coatings technology and high temperature ...
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High-Performance Tapes Create Efficiencies in Appliance Manufacturing
Description: The intense consumer demand for modern, new home appliances - also known as white goods - shows no sign of slowing down. There are several reasons for this trend. Affordable mortgage rates in the ...
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How Does Borated Polyethylene Work?
From: MarShieldDescription: Specifically designed for neutron shielding, borated polyethylene is a cost-effective and lightweight shielding solution that moderates or slows down neutrons, absorbs slow neutrons, and shields ...
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How to Solve Your Shielding Challenges with Sheet Lead Product Options
From: MarShieldDescription: The use of sheet lead for radiation protection in laboratories, clinics, dental, and medical applications can be a challenge. When designing and building radiation shielding, many contractors and ...
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Advantages of Silica Gels for HPLC Packing Applications
Description: For high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), in particular, accuracy is king. Column packing, separation and purification influence accuracy, making the quality of the silica gel used an ...
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Bringing Solutions to Life at the Platform Level
Description: In his third application example, Guise previews a thermal conductive substrate solution currently in development for power electronics and discrete devices. ...
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Enabling Customers' Success in Electronics Manufacturing
Description: DuPont's Matt Guise, High Reliability Segment Market Leader, speaks to attendees at the event, providing an overview of DuPont's solutions for electronics manufacturing (Part 1), ...
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Flexible Circuits Increase Range and Safety for Vehicle Batteries
Description: The increased electrification of vehicles is a growing technology trend, driven in large part by advances in lithium (Li)-ion cells and battery pack design. In addition to high energy density, Li-ion ...
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Lithographic Material Evolution Continues to Enable the Semiconductor Industry
Description: Since the advent of the semiconductor era, sophisticated patterning materials have continually evolved to enable ongoing node reduction. ...
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Low-Loss Materials Key for High-Frequency Applications
Description: The ultra-connected future is here, making our everyday lives easier, as our homes, cars, cities and virtually everything in our environment becomes "smart." ...
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New DuPont™ Kapton® Polyimide Film Addresses the Impact of Faster Voltage Rise (dv/dt) on Motor Insulation
Description: DuPont Interconnect Solutions, a unit of DuPont Electronics & Imaging, today announced the results of a recent research study that show Kapton® ECRC polyimide film provides an eight-fold ...
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New Kapton® Polyimide Film Addresses the Impact of Higher Switching Frequency and Faster Voltage Rise on Motor Insulation
Description: A recently completed research study conducted by a key customer shows that a new Kapton® polyimide film-when used to insulate the conductors found in high-performance traction motors for the ...
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Polymers Weave a Vital Thread for Advanced Packaging
Description: The role of polymers in advanced packaging continues to grow as new and emerging markets and applications bring increased performance demands on devices. ...
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Analyzing Your Fluid
Description: Routine fluid analysis is a critical part of any preventive maintenance program. Not only do the results indicate what condition the fluid is in, they also provide an early warning of system or ...
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Adhesives for Packaging Innovation
Description: The importance adhesives play in protecting consumers ...
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Composite Bonding & Repair Benefits and Solutions
Description: Film and paste adhesives, wet peel-ply and potting compounds enable the aviation industry to utilize advanced materials that contribute to lightweighting, more efficient designs, and improved ...
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Fatigue Resistance of Structural Adhesives
Description: When selecting an adhesive for bonding a joint, the likely first choice is the adhesive with the highest shear strength with the assumption that the higher the shear strength the longer the part will ...
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Metal Packaging: At the Forefront of Sustainability
Description: Is aluminum the sustainable packaging solution of the future? ...
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Metal Packaging: How Covid-19 Triggered a Can Food Resurgence
Description: It's fair to say Covid-19 has caused a few unexpected occurrences in the packaging world this year, especially regarding its use within the food and beverage industry. Food safety continues to be a ...
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Metal Packaging: Why Collaboration is Key in Advancing Sustainability
Description: Sustainability in metal packaging; Why collaboration is key ...
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Plastic and Aluminum Color-Coded Shims Fill the Gap
From: Artus CorporationDescription: Shims compensate for parts with poor tolerances, ensure level mounting, create level surfaces and can even be used as wear parts between mating surfaces. ...
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Preventing Stringing in Hot Melt Packaging Adhesives
Description: Best Practices to Reduce Stringing on Production Lines ...
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Stable Surface Properties for Higher Flexibility in Production
Description: Preparing aluminum surfaces for bonding and welding ...
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New Technology Enhances the Performance of Aerospace Optics
From: ECOPTIK (CHANGCHUN) LTDDescription: At present, computer-controlled new optical polishing technology can use a wider range of substrate materials while enhancing the ability to polish free shapes. ...
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What Technology Enables Ceramics and Metals to Achieve A "Strong Combination"?
Description: Ceramics are often referred to as inorganic non-metallic materials. It can be seen that people directly position ceramics on the opposite side of metal. After all, the performance of the two is worlds ...
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Alumina is Harder than Zirconia, So It Must be More Wear Resistant?
Description: Although it's commonly accepted that hardness equates with wear resistance, it's not always the case. In sliding wear environments, hard counter faces that do not interact with each other are an ...
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Medical Grade Epoxy Offers Thermal Conductivity and Electrical Insulation
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Master Bond EP42HT-4AOMed Black is a new two part epoxy created for medical device manufacturing. It is biocompatible and non-cytotoxic, passing both USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 certifications. This ...
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Thermally Conductive Epoxy for Large Potting Applications Features Low Exotherm
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Master Bond EP29LPAOHT is a two component, NASA low outgassing approved epoxy system featuring a long working life of 8-10 hours per 1,000 gram batch. Due to its low exotherm and flowable consistency, ...
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Do You Know the Five Major Applications of Silicon Nitride Ceramics?
Description: Silicon nitride ceramics have high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and unique electrical properties and are considered one of the most promising high-temperature ...
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Ultimate Design Guide Binder Jet
From: XometryDescription: Binder jet metal is an additive manufacturing process that builds parts in metal using a multi-stage process. Parts built in this process can be a composite metal that is 60% stainless steel and 40% ...
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Application Notes: Why Use a First Surface vs. Second Surface Mirror?
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Most people are familiar with conventional mirrors that we see and use every day, from the bathroom mirror, a hand held mirror, or a car's rearview mirror. These mirrors use glass as a protective ...
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Semi-Transparent Mirror Coatings
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: An emerging trend in hotel, restaurant, and retail displays is the use of aesthetically pleasing high performance Semi-Transparent Mirrors to create a hidden smart display mirror combination. The ...
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What is a Blowing Agent?
From: FSIDescription: What are foam blowing agents? How do they work? How do they differ? What is meant by Zero-GWP? What is Ecomate blowing agent technology? ...
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Fabricated Parts for Light Aircraft: Firewall Blankets, Insulation & More
Description: Lightweighting is a critical part of the mandate for aeronautic engineers, who constantly tread a careful line between cost, efficiency, and performance. The price of getting it wrong can be ...
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What is a Thermal Robot Protection Cover?
Description: Robot protection covers are intended as a barrier to these extreme conditions, preventing corrosion or degradation due to adverse environmental conditions and temperatures. By covering critical parts ...
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Flame Retardant Tapes in 'Flyaway' Applications
Description: At Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions, a "flyaway" application is defined as any end use where the vehicle will indeed fly away. The aerospace industry has demanding expectations of the products used for ...
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Laminating FEPM Fluoroelastomers to Other Rubbers for Automotive Hose Applications
Description: Fluoroelastomers have the highest heat resistance of all synthetic rubbers, which gives them a distinct advantage in challenging applications. Today's newest fluoroelastomer grades can even co-cure ...
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Innovative Compression Pads for Maximum EV Battery Cell Performance
Description: The electric vehicle (EV) upsurge continues unabated, with no signs of slowing down. According to Edison Electric Institute, the number of EVs on U.S. roads is projected to reach 18.7 million in 2030, ...
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A Room Temperature, Low-Stress Bonding Process to Reduce the Impact of Use Stress on a Sputtering Target Assembly
From: Indium CorporationDescription: We will demonstrate how the NanoBond® process can be used to control stresses during the bonding and deposition processes. Modeling will be conducted to compare standard bonding processes to the ...
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Achieving High-Reliability Low-Cost Lead-Free SAC Solder Joints via Mn Doping
From: Indium CorporationDescription: In this study, the reliability of low-Ag SAC alloy doped with Mn (SACm®) was evaluated under JEDEC drop, dynamic bending, thermal cycling, and cyclic bending test conditions and compared to ...
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Applications of Solder Fortification® with Preforms
From: Indium CorporationDescription: This paper will cover the design and assembly techniques for using of solder performs in the Solder Fortification® needs described above. Several successful applications will be presented. In ...
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Dispelling 10 Myths About Nitrogen Reflow
From: Indium CorporationDescription: In this paper, we will talk about reflow in an enclosed oven, although many of these discussions may pertain to wave soldering and even vacuum soldering. ...
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High Melting Lead-Free Mixed BiAgX® Solder Paste System
From: Indium CorporationDescription: Although lead-free soldering has been main stream in the industry since 2006 with the replacement of the eutectic SnPb system by the SnAgCu system, the development of drop-in lead-free alternatives ...
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How Stencil Design and Reflow Profiles Affect Variation in QFN Voiding Data: A Case Study
From: Indium CorporationDescription: This study will review several cases where changing the stencil design or reflow profile dialed in the variation of comparative results. ...
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Low-Melting Metallic Sputtering Targets Bonded at Room Temperature (Ambient)
From: Indium CorporationDescription: This paper discusses: The casting of these low-melting alloy sputtering targets, and the subsequent bonding of the alloys to a backing plate for use in existing equipment. In addition, the ...
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Porosity Evolution of Ag-Sintering at Die-Attach*
From: Indium CorporationDescription: Thermal aging time has a negligible effect on porosity, presumably due to balanced stress between tension and sintering shrinkage. The maximum service temperature of the Ag sintered joint is about ...
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Spin Coating Wafer Bumping Fluxes for Semiconductor Assembly: Ensuring Pristine Microbumps in Dimensional Devices
From: Indium CorporationDescription: Moore's Law, the driving force and sine qua non of the semiconductor industry for the last sixty years, is beginning to slow due to both physical and economic limitations. ...
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Thermal Pad Design and Process for Voiding Control at QFN Assembly
From: Indium CorporationDescription: Quad-flat no-leads (QFN) package designs are receiving more and more attention in the electronics industry. This package offers a number of benefits including (1) small size, such as a near die size ...
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Case Story: Stretch Hood Packaging Films with Leading-edge Technology for a New Generation
Description: Zhejiang Bili Polymer Technology Co. Ltd. has established itself as the leader in stretch hood films in China. The company is relentless in enhancing its market competitiveness as it strives to become ...
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Innovative heat trace solutions for thermal maintenance
From: ChromaloxDescription: Founded in 1917 by self-taught engineer Edwin L. Wiegand, Chromalox provides a full line of heat trace products, industrial heaters and associated components. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, ...
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Thermal Interface Materials for Extended EV Battery Lifespan
Description: Heat dissipation and thermal management are growing issues in the design of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. Within the battery pack, heat is generated during the operation of the ...
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Thermal Insulation Selection - Cut to the Chase with a Material Converter: Appliance & HVAC Report
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Die-cut insulation is used in appliances and HVAC systems worldwide - but how can you be confident you've selected the right thermal material for the job? Your material converter can help. ...
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How to Make Zirconia Ceramics No Longer "Fragile"?
Description: Zirconia is an important oxide with a special position in the material field. It has unique physical and chemical properties, such as high hardness, low thermal conductivity, high melting point, high ...
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Recovery of Precious Metals
Description: Level Indicator compatible with phosphoric acid and sodium cyanide is used for recovery of gallium and silver. ...
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Kynar Chemical Resistance Chart
Description: Maximum usage temperatures for KYNAR® resin with selected chemicals. ...
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Gold Investments During Recession - Be Sure of What Lies Beneath
Description: Gold is one of the most attractive forms of investment, resonating with current economical practicalities as well as age-old traditions of many cultures. Inflation, depreciating currencies due to ...
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Battery Cell Assembly Adhesive: LOCTITE® AA 3963
Description: Fast and flexible Li-ion battery cell assembly system solution ...
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LOCTITE® Adhesives Provide Speedy, Durable Solutions for Joker FX
Description: Joker FX can now complete projects in as little as 24 hours, thanks to LOCTITE® instant and structural adhesives. ...
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When It Comes to Bonding, 4moms Trusts LOCTITE® Solutions
Description: Thanks to 3-D printing and the support of LOCTITE® products, 4moms is able to achieve rapid product development in a demanding market. ...
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Why Adhesives are Important for Recycling
Description: To make recycling work, material compatibility is key. Our adhesives are a part of the solution. ...
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Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Q&A: More Answers from Avery Dennison
From: JBC Technologies, Inc.Description: Our suppliers make great materials and provide helpful advice. Let's learn even more benefits of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes from Avery Dennison design and applications engineer Michael Price. ...
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How to Choose Crucibles in TGA Experiments?
Description: Alumina Crucible (Ceramic Crucible) is the most commonly used crucible in TGA experiments. It is relatively stable for most samples and doesn't react with the samples. In the range of room temperature ...
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Can A Rubber Band Change The Way You Work?
Description: The Challenge: to find an innovative rubber band that could change flower delivery expectations for KaBloom Flowers, Gifts and More®! ...
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Guide to Monel 400: Insights and Advantages
Description: When manufacturing end use applications that will be used in extreme environments such as those which need to withstand extreme temperatures, high pressure or incredibly corrosive environments, ...
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High Performance Fastener Alloys for Critical Applications
Description: When an application calls for fasteners that can withstand atmospheric or chemical corrosion, elevated temperatures or a combination of both, fastener makers find themselves dealing with ...
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Silicone Benefits & Uses
Description: Five Reasons to Switch to Silicone for Industrial Rubber Parts UV & Ozone Resistance Extreme Cold & High Heat Endurance Range of Durometers Color Options Custom Variations From pharmaceuticals to food ...
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Titanium Facts & Characteristics: Manufacturers Guide
Description: Choosing the right metal for your application is crucial to ensuring a finished product that is not only able to serve its intended purpose but that also meets all safety specifications. Titanium is a ...
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How to Get a Stronger Weld Through Cleaning
From: Brighton ScienceDescription: Even though we look around us and see plastic everywhere, in every shape and imaginable application, metals are still a more commonly used raw material in machined products. Metals are the legacy ...
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What's the Difference Between Honing and Roller-burnishing?
From: Sunnen Products CompanyDescription: Hydraulic valves, piston pumps and cylinders require increasingly close fits between the piston or spool and bore to reduce internal leakage. The components also need precision surface finishes for ...