Should I Use Acrylic or Silicone Tape for Skin?
Ever had a painful Band-Aid that didn’t want to unstick? What about one that fell off too ...
10 Questions Converters Should Ask About Your Die Cuts
The beginning of a custom die cut converting project usually goes something like this:
When and How Should You Automate Your Assembly Process?
Automation is here, and if companies aren’t using it wisely, they are at a competitive ...
How To Design Your Product For End Use
Grandma’s gotten out of the hospital, but you don’t know how to reapply adhesive patches ...
I Requested a Converting Quote, What's Next?
After months or years of product development, you’ve requested a quote. What’s next? This ...
Digital vs Flexo Printing: A Comparison
Every business owner strives for legible text and crisp, discernible logos; yet, they may ...
Mactac Teams up with Strouse to Fabricate New Assistive Technology
When you’re building a new product, choosing the right materials can make or break your ...
Long vs. Short Term — Silicone and Acrylic Tape
Although skin is the largest and outermost organ in your body, it is also considered one ...
Why Do I Need a Die Cut Trial?
Imagine going to the store to buy a mug, but instead of selling you one off the shelf, ...
The Benefits of a One-Pass Production Process
Picture this.
What are Transdermal Patches and their Different Types?
What would you say if you had the option to self-administer most medical treatments ...
Why Does Strouse Cover Part of My Tooling Cost?
Sasquatch. The Easter Bunny. Die cut tooling costs.
What is the Minimum Order Quantity for Die Cuts?
Q: “Hey, can you make me two gaskets?”
The 6 Basic Converting Capabilities For Flexible Materials
When you’re stuck navigating the ©2009 digital fossils that define the majority of ...
Finding EV Battery Insulation Materials
Picture an electric vehicle exploding into flames. Nobody wants to be the guy who ...
Your Guide to 3M VHB Tape
Where can you find a quick, yet heavy-duty, bonding solution?
Best Ways to Assemble a Custom 96 Well Plate and Other Microplates
In a lab setting, defective tests cause delays, yield false results, and even generate ...
When To Use Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape
Similar to how flip flops aren’t a good choice for snow, tape isn’t always the best ...
3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets
Have you ever chosen a gasket adhesive?
Comparing Temporary vs. Extended Wear Skin Adhesives
A few months ago, I watched my aunt adjust her glucose monitor while her son proudly ...
What is Rotary Die Cutting? Problems it Solves and Uses
Can you cut out the same shape twice in a row? How about a million times?
Polyimide Tape and Kapton Tape: What You Need to Know
What kind of film would you choose for a satellite?
4 Key Materials When Building Microfluidic Devices
What are the safest materials for constructing tiny devices to transport and protect ...
The Pros and Cons of Laser Cut Gaskets
Is laser die cutting the best way to build a gasket?
Adhesive Lamination: How Does it Work and When Do You Use it?
It’s been a minute of staring through the screen of a video call, but you’re still ...
What Are EMI Shielding Gaskets and What Do They Do?
If your phone glitches, you restart it, but what happens when disturbances affect ...
Flat Bed vs Rotary vs Laser Die Cutting Methods
You’ve heard of die cutting, but how do you choose the production method based on your ...