PEEK: An All-Star in Plastics Engineering
It has been 45 years this November since British chemical manufacturing giant Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) filed their patent for what is now one of the most adaptable and robust…
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Manufacturing Success With Contract Manufacturing
The path to success varies from company to company. Regardless of the road chosen, efficiency, innovation, and strategic partnerships play crucial roles for any business model that seeks to thrive…
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Plastic: Polymers That Changed the World
When we think about which technological age we’re in, a number of ideas may come to mind. Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters touched on this idea in…
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Unleashing the Power of Fluidics
Technology and Industry: Two Sides, One Coin When looking at industrial applications, innovation and efficiency are key drivers for success. While some industries continue to seek the latest cutting-edge solutions…
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The Magic of Flow Cytometry
What Is Flow Cytometry? Flow cytometry is a method for counting and analyzing cells in a liquid suspension. Within a flow cytometer, lasers are a catalyst for creating quantifiable data…
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The Advantages of Plastics in Modern Industries
The Advantages of Plastics in Modern Industries A versatile alternative Plastics offer a wide range of benefits across many industries. From improved design flexibility to reduced cost and enhanced performance,…
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How to Design a Diffusion Bonded Manifold in 8 Steps
Step 1: Define the Purpose Defining the purpose of a manifold may seem like an over-simplification but it really helps to start with, “Why do I need a manifold?” In…
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How to prevent stress cracking and crazing in Acrylic (PMMA) & other plastics
What is stress cracking in plastics? Stress cracking is an internal or external crack in a plastic caused by tensile stresses, which can be either an applied stress or a…
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How Are Plastics Produced?
The chemical structure and the nature of plastic materials have a significant relationship not only to the properties of the plastic but to the ways in which it can be…
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