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The Cost of a Die Cut
“Hi, I’d like to order 1,000 custom die cut pieces.”Published on: November 28, 2022
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5 Tips for Overcoming Lead Times
You’re sitting at your desk with a dazed expression, overcome by disbelief after a frantic exchange ...Published on: December 7, 2022
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Why Do We Need to Discuss My Tolerances?
When submitting your tolerances, it’s tempting to take your drawing and throw on title block ...Published on: December 8, 2022
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How To Scale Up Your Adhesive From Prototype to Production
It’s been a long day of sobbing over exponential graphs and pulling your hair, but you’re still ...Published on: December 13, 2022
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What’s The Difference Between Die Cutting Methods: Flat Bed, Rotary, and Laser?
High-speed. Accurate. Versatile. You want your die cutting method to fulfill your needs because ...Published on: July 7, 2021
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Why Medical Tape Converting Costs More: Is it worth it?
Imagine you were at the hospital, and the surgeon grabbed a roll of duct tape to apply a wound ...Published on: December 21, 2022
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How To Prepare for the Design Phase of Your Die Cut Part
What would you do if your boss emailed you a picture of a circle without context?Published on: January 3, 2023
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What are My Adhesive Options?
Have you ever used the wrong type of adhesive?Published on: January 3, 2023
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Am I Ready to Talk to an Adhesive Converter?
You’re cradling the perfect idea in your hands like a delicate baby bird when suddenly it hits you: ...Published on: January 10, 2023
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What is Included in My Custom Tape Quote and How Can I Compare it to Others?
Nothing is more draining than opening up the email for your custom tape quote, only to stare at it, ...Published on: January 15, 2023
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3 Ways to Avoid Setup Waste and Reduce the Cost of Your Adhesive Part
It’s a Monday morning, and you’re staring at your latest quote in confusion. After a long sigh, you ...Published on: January 15, 2023
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Which Flexible Materials Can You Use to Make Custom Die Cuts?
What would you do if someone handed you a penny, and a pair of scissors, then told you to “get to ...Published on: January 15, 2023
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Why Do I Have to Sign a Mutual NDA to Work With an Adhesive Converter?
The birds are singing, the weather is bright and cheerful, and the only thing that could improve ...Published on: January 17, 2023
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The Pros and Cons of Using Your Own Adhesive Material
Supplying your own material is like knocking on the pilot’s door and offering to be a co-pilot. ...Published on: January 18, 2023
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Tips To Succeed in Your Adhesive Design Phase
As you settle at your desk with a fresh cup of coffee in your hand, you find yourself asking,Published on: January 22, 2023
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10 Questions Converters Should Ask You About Custom Die Cut Adhesive
The beginning of a custom die cut converting project usually goes something like this:Published on: February 13, 2023
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I Requested a Die Cut Quote, What's Next?
A wave of relief crashes into you as you press the Get Your Free Quote button on the request a ...Published on: January 26, 2023
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I Asked for a Sample, Now What?
You’ve finally summoned the courage to get a sample of your adhesive part, yet, the longer you’re ...Published on: January 26, 2023
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Why Do I Need a Die Cut Trial?
Imagine you go to the store to buy a coffee mug, and the workers say they'll have to try forging ...Published on: January 29, 2023
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Why Do I Need to Pay for Die Cut Tooling?
Things were going excellent with your new converter until you reviewed the quote they sent you. ...Published on: January 29, 2023
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How To Prepare for Your Discovery Meeting with Strouse
You’ve eaten a hearty breakfast, sat in your comfortable office chair, and are ready to have a ...Published on: January 31, 2023
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How Long is My Adhesive Shelf Life?
Did you know your tape has an expiration date?Published on: January 31, 2023
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What Measurements Should I Include in the Drawing of My Die Cut Part?
You’ve just submitted a drawing of your die cut part, and you’re feeling proud of yourself for a ...Published on: February 1, 2023
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What Happens After I Place my Purchase Order with Strouse?
After days of mulling over your die cut quote, you finally send back a confirmation. However, the ...Published on: February 13, 2023
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The Benefits of a Blanket Purchase Order for Flexible Material Converting
You’re pulling your hair, clenching your teeth, and performing every stress-reducing technique to ...Published on: February 14, 2023
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What is Partial Tooling and Why Does Strouse Cover Part of My Tooling Cost?
Your eyes burn as you stare at the computer screen, locked in a furious match with an email. The ...Published on: February 14, 2023
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5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Project Management Process to a Flexible Material Converter
The meeting with your potential converter goes smoothly until they ask you a question that makes ...Published on: February 22, 2023
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Why Do My Higher Part Quantities Have a Lower Price Per Part?
For a moment, you might think there’s something wrong with your die cut quote: why does your unit ...Published on: February 23, 2023
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3 Factors to Consider Before Changing Your Die Cut Design
Are there changes you could make to better your current product or process?Published on: February 26, 2023
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What Types of Features Can I Add to my Custom Die Cut?
It’s your fourth attempt at peeling the adhesive part off of a liner, but your fingers keep sliding ...Published on: February 28, 2023
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What is the Minimum Quantity to Order Die Cut Parts?
Q: “Hey, can you make me two gaskets?”Published on: March 5, 2023
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What Are Strouse's Manufacturing Capabilities?
You’re ten minutes into scrolling through an endless deluge of company websites when you consider ...Published on: March 6, 2023
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What is Protective Film and What Are its Benefits to my Industry?
You’ve just purchased your brand new car, and you’re excited to drive off the lot when you notice a ...Published on: March 9, 2023
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Mechanical Fasteners vs. Adhesive Tapes: Pros and Cons of Each
Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself, “Gee, I wonder if I should mount this painting with ...Published on: March 13, 2023
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The 7 Best Stick to Skin Tapes
You’ve reached the product development phase where you’re looking for material: congratulations! ...Published on: March 14, 2023
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What is Adhesive Bonding? A Beginner's Guide With Examples
You’re rushing out the door for work when you realize you forgot to pack your children’s lunches. ...Published on: March 15, 2023
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The 5 Different Types of Adhesive Bonding Materials
Joining two surfaces together doesn’t sound complicated. Yet, depending on the substrates and the ...Published on: March 21, 2023
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Should I Switch Flexible Material Converters?
What should you do when you order die cut circles, but your converter keeps sending you Pacman ...Published on: March 23, 2023
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3 Automotive Soundproofing Issues and How To Solve Them
Stop me if you’ve been here before.Published on: March 27, 2023
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Masking Tape Rolls or Die Cuts: How Die Cuts Save Time and Money
Imagine sitting down for a tattoo, but the artist refuses to use a stencil because it’s ‘too ...Published on: April 2, 2023
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How Much Do Custom Die Cut Gaskets Cost?
Have you ever paid for a service and thought, “Huh, I wonder if this IS the typical cost.”Published on: April 3, 2023
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How To Choose a Thermally Conductive Adhesive
Winning the lottery… eating at a Michelin-star restaurant… choosing a thermally conductive ...Published on: April 12, 2023
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Touring Your Manufacturer’s Facility: What are the Benefits?
A few weeks ago, I was in Washington, D.C., for the Cherry Blossom Festival, and my friend and I ...Published on: April 17, 2023
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How To Turn an Idea Into a Product and Get It Manufactured
You’re certain the moment it dawns on you: this is the next big thing.Published on: April 19, 2023
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The 8 Best Waterproof Tapes for Skin
Suppose you had gotten surgery, but just as you left the hospital, you walked straight into a ...Published on: April 20, 2023
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How Long Will It Take to Receive My Custom Die Cut Parts?
“Assuming I did place an order, when is the soonest you could have it ready?”Published on: April 24, 2023
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What Are IP Ratings and How Does it Affect My Gasket Decision?
How water-resistant does a product need to be before your company can call it “waterproof?”Published on: April 25, 2023
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What Are the Different Types of Roll Slitting Services?
Suppose you’re a nurse attempting to secure a bandage at a hospital, but when you turn around, ...Published on: April 26, 2023
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Which Roll Slitting Method is Best for My Product?
You’re a few minutes into your roll slitting research when you’re forced to acknowledge the ...Published on: April 30, 2023
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Roll Slitting Services: How Much Do They Cost?
Roll slitting services are a lot like wedding cakes: there’s seemingly no need to understand the ...Published on: May 3, 2023
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What Are The Best Medical Tapes for Sensitive Skin (Infant and Elderly)?
According to an international skin tear prevention survey, only 10% of healthcare professionals ...Published on: May 4, 2023
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What’s the Price Difference Between Simple and Complex Die Cuts?
Think about it this way: some customers order a seasonal white mocha frappuccino with two pumps of ...Published on: May 7, 2023
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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 stumped. Why ...Published on: May 10, 2023
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Foam Tape Guide: Uses, Benefits, and Examples
What do you think is the most durable tape?Published on: May 10, 2023
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Corona Surface Treatment: What is it and Should I Treat My Materials?
The other night, my roommate and I discovered an unfortunate truth about our kitchen calendar.Published on: May 15, 2023
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Why Do I Need to Tell You About Our Application and Process?
Suppose you were a baker designing a birthday cake, but just as you added the finishing touches, ...Published on: May 17, 2023
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How To Choose Tape for Outdoor Applications
You’ve finally finished designing your outdoor product when suddenly you realize you have no idea ...Published on: May 17, 2023
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What are Transdermal Patches and their Different Types?
Stop me if you’ve heard this before.Published on: May 22, 2023
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Moving from Prototyping to Full-Scale Manufacturing: Common Issues
One moment you’re carefully hand-laminating a piece of material. The next, you’re staring down a ...Published on: May 23, 2023
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EV Battery Components: The Best Adhesives
Within a year, announced investments in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing have tripled from $24 ...Published on: May 23, 2023
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5 Common Problems with Transdermal Patch Delivery and Adhesion
“Rip the bandage off quickly and get it over with!”Published on: May 30, 2023
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Heavy-Duty Double Sided Tape: Considerations and Best Uses
How essential are high-quality adhesives?Published on: June 1, 2023
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What Are EMI Shielding Gaskets and What Do They Do?
If your phone glitches, you restart it, but what happens when disturbances affect critical devices ...Published on: June 1, 2023
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Your Guide to 3M VHB Tape
Can tape solve all of life’s problems?Published on: June 5, 2023
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6 Common Mistakes in Automating your Manufacturing
What do you think is the most important aspect of automation in manufacturing?Published on: June 6, 2023
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What Is a Gasket? Everything You Need to Know
When was the last time you saw a gasket?Published on: June 8, 2023
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What are the Best Materials to Seal EV Batteries?
In the United States, there was over $128 billion in announced investments in EV battery factories ...Published on: June 13, 2023
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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 of butter, ...Published on: June 19, 2023
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Microneedle Patches: Definition, Function, and How They’re Manufactured
Can vaccines and other drug solutions be delivered without an intramuscular injection?Published on: June 25, 2023
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Double Sided Tape 101: Thin Bonding Series
Have you ever mounted something on the wall only to think, “Oh man, I hope this doesn’t fall and ...Published on: June 25, 2023
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Polyimide Tape and Kapton Tape: What You Need to Know
What type of film would you use on a satellite?Published on: June 29, 2023
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Transparent Film Dressings: How They're Made and Where to Find Them
What is the best way to monitor a wound?Published on: July 5, 2023
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Your Guide to Thermal Interface Material
You think you’ve finally built the perfect sandwich when you suddenly take a bite and realize ...Published on: July 3, 2023
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The Best EV Battery Insulation and Shock Absorption Materials and Designs
After months of delicately crafting EV modules, would you haphazardly slap the battery onto the ...Published on: July 10, 2023
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PTFE vs Teflon Gaskets: Is There a Difference?
You’re choking back tears of frustration as you click through the articles on different gasket ...Published on: July 11, 2023
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Adhesive Transfer Tape: Advantages and Disadvantages
You’re steadily making your way through your list of material options when you recall adhesive ...Published on: July 11, 2023
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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 eye: ...Published on: July 12, 2023
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Why is My Adhesive Failing?
You might ask yourself, “How can I improve my adhesive strength?”Published on: July 13, 2023
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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: “What’s ...Published on: July 16, 2023
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Using Die Cut Adhesives in Wearable Technology
Explaining wearables and their key components.Published on: July 19, 2023
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Roll Good to Heat-Sealed Products
How 1-pass production pushes possibilities and provides game-changing benefits.Published on: July 19, 2023
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Reasons to Involve an Adhesive Converter Early in Your Design Process
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Converting In-House vs. Partnering With an Adhesive Converter
7 converting considerations to help you decide.Published on: July 19, 2023
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Automation in Flexible Material Converting
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11 Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Converter
Questions and answers that provide confidence in your converting decision.Published on: July 19, 2023
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The Hidden Cost of Tight Tolerances
Tolerances are critical to a product's successful performance.Published on: July 19, 2023
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Flexible Material Converting Q&A
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An Engineer's Guide to Selecting Adhesives for Medical Devices
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Your Checklist to Choosing an Adhesive Tape Converter
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Tesla Mica Adhesive: Case Study
Innovative Design Solves Battery Connection Challenge.Published on: July 19, 2023
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Lexmark Preforms: Case Study
Custom Adhesive Enables Automation Process.Published on: July 19, 2023
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Humvee Masking Kit: Case Study
Production Doubles for Military.Published on: July 19, 2023
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What Do Product Updates Look Like with Strouse?
You’re reviewing your updated design files when a vital question arises: will this product update ...Published on: July 19, 2023
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Automotive Adhesives: 8 Types and How They’re Used
Do you know how tape was used in the construction of your vehicle?Published on: July 23, 2023
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Aerospace Adhesives: Common Uses and Where To Find Them
A couple of months ago, my family and I visited the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.Published on: July 24, 2023
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What is Hydrogel, and How is it Used?
Would you ever put jelly on an open wound? What if I told you that jelly, or more specifically ...Published on: July 25, 2023
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The 6 Best Flexible Material Suppliers for Manufacturers
Have you ever opened an online order only to realize something’s off about it?Published on: July 25, 2023
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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 of the ...Published on: July 31, 2023
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The Advantages of Using Double-Sided Medical Tape
Attaching one substrate to another.Published on: July 31, 2023
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How Are Graphite Gaskets Used and Where Can I Find Them?
You’re gradually sifting through a mountain of gasketing material resources when you notice ...Published on: August 1, 2023
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Types of High-Temperature Gasket Materials
Like Michelangelo sketching on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, you’ve got your perfect design ...Published on: August 7, 2023
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What is Rotary Die Cutting? Problems it Solves and Uses
The US craft industry is worth over $44 billion USD.Published on: August 8, 2023
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3 Most Common Adhesive Liner Issues (with Solutions)
How often do you pay attention to the part of the sticker you peel off?Published on: August 8, 2023
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How To Choose the Best Gasket Manufacturer
Are you still waiting for the perfect gasket manufacturer to fall from the sky?Published on: August 10, 2023
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What are the Types of Heat Resistant Tape?
Would you stick office tape under the hood of your car? If anything, it sounds like a fire hazard.Published on: August 14, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About EMI Shielding
If you could touch radio waves and signals, you wouldn't be able to move from one end of your home ...Published on: August 16, 2023
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What Does the Strouse Re-order Process Look Like?
After a successful first run, you’re ready to order more custom products.Published on: August 21, 2023
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Beginner’s Guide To Microfluidic Applications
Towering redwoods. Majestic mountain peaks. Complex cloud formations. As we take moments to ...Published on: August 21, 2023
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4 Advantages of Choosing Acrylic Foam Tape
You’ve spent days pondering your latest project, but are still in between materials.Published on: August 24, 2023
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Sample Express — Who it’s For and How it Works
“Hey, we think this tape might work.”Published on: August 28, 2023
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4 Critical Considerations When Choosing a Wound Dressing Adhesive
Can a skin adhesive serve every type of injury?Published on: August 29, 2023
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Your Guide to Heat Activated Adhesives
A heat-activated adhesive is a type of adhesive, usually applied to a tape backing, that will not ...Published on: August 29, 2023
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Why Does Adhesive Manufacturing Cost So Much in 2023
It’s another long day of opening emails and wincing at the sight of material quotes.Published on: September 4, 2023
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Gasket Tape vs. Alternative Gasket Adhesives
What do you picture when you think of sealing?Published on: September 6, 2023
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Medical Device Component Manufacturer Trends in 2023
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.Published on: September 11, 2023
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What You Need To Know About UL 9540
Imagine that you’ve created a new electronic product.Published on: September 13, 2023
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Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles: Using Tapes
Did you know that electric car batteries could be held together by tape?Published on: September 17, 2023
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What Are Adhesive Release Liners? How Do You Select One?
Have you ever gone to peel a sticker but couldn’t remove it from the sheet?Published on: September 19, 2023
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Adhesive Foil: Different Types and Uses
When searching for an adhesive foil to use inside your product, you’re probably expecting a more ...Published on: September 21, 2023
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Let's Learn About Laser Die Cutting
Tuck away your pop culture perceptions of lasers for a moment: lasers are good for more than ...Published on: September 24, 2023
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Finding the Best Adhesive Tape for Rubber to Metal
You’ve been staring back and forth between a metal and rubber surface, desperately trying to figure ...Published on: September 25, 2023
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Adhesive Tape Converters: Who They Are and Their Purpose
Although you’re excited about your new product design, you’re unsure how to make it a reality.Published on: September 27, 2023
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Guide to Heat and Chemical Resistant Labels
From the label on your clothes dryer to the ones under the hood of your car, heat and ...Published on: October 4, 2023
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Automated Assembly vs. In-Process Assembly
Is automated assembly more cost-efficient?Published on: October 11, 2023
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Silicone Gaskets: A Comprehensive Overview
The gasket industry generates about $8 billion in annual revenue in the United States.Published on: October 11, 2023
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Kitting in Manufacturing: Examples and Advantages
Have you ever decorated a toy racecar or dollhouse with a sheet of stickers?Published on: October 16, 2023
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5 Questions To Optimize Your Rubber Gasket Seal Adhesive Design
Are you fully prepared to choose a rubber gasket?Published on: October 19, 2023
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Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Tape: Which Should I Choose?
Maybe you’re looking for a high-durability sealing tape.Published on: October 19, 2023
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You’ve been pondering this metal coating design for days, but now it's time to plan your production ...Published on: October 24, 2023
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3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets
Have you ever chosen a gasket adhesive?Published on: October 25, 2023
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Optically Clear Adhesive Tape: Factors to Beware
As a clumsy person, I’ve shattered my phone screen an unfortunate number of times over the years. ...Published on: October 30, 2023
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Foam Gasket Tape — An Ultimate Guide
When your product requires superior barrier and bonding features, gaskets might be ideal. However, ...Published on: October 30, 2023
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The Best Medical Device Adhesives
Would you trust a blood pressure monitor held together by painter’s tape?Published on: November 1, 2023
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An Overview of Thermal Insulation Tape
Is balancing temperature critical to your project's success?Published on: November 2, 2023
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Neoprene Gasket Chemical Resistance: Choosing a Material
Natural rubber is elastic and useful for gasketing, so why use an alternative?Published on: November 8, 2023
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What is Polypropylene Tape and How is it Used?
You’re rubbing your aching eyes after a dull dive into material research when you see it— another ...Published on: November 8, 2023
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Choosing the Best Medical Converting Company
What’s worse than a single faulty component? Probably an entire shipment of them.Published on: November 12, 2023
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Finding the Best Glass Adhesive Tape
What’s the most effective way to bond glass to other surfaces?Published on: April 15, 2024
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Consequences of Choosing the Wrong PSA Adhesive
Alright. I need to get something off my chest.Published on: November 15, 2023
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Hot Melt vs. Heat Activated Adhesive
It’s rare, but once in a blue moon, I’ll land on a question that makes an engineer go: “Uhh.”Published on: November 16, 2023
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4 Production Quantity Myths Explained and Debunked
You’ve already done the difficult task of figuring out how many part components you need, and now ...Published on: November 27, 2023
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5 Benefits of Adhesive Patches and Transdermal Absorption
What are the advantages of using a transdermal patch?Published on: November 27, 2023
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Nitrile Gasket (Buna N) Benefits and Uses
After a minute or two of trying to psychically conjure an image of the best gasket material, you ...Published on: November 28, 2023
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3 Benefits of Using Polycarbonate Film
You’ve been tearing through webpages and product descriptions in a frantic info search that’ll help ...Published on: November 30, 2023
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Custom Die Cut Printing: Cost Factors
You’re sorting out your part production details when the dreaded question arises...Published on: December 4, 2023
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How Contract Manufacturing Services Expand Your Production
Would you benefit from outsourcing product components?Published on: December 4, 2023
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3 Major Gasket Seal Design Tips
Are you tossing and turning while you dream about gaskets?Published on: December 5, 2023
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Electrode Pads — Tips for Manufacturing and Design
Imagine if a doctor attempted to stick an electrode pad on you, only for it to sadly flutter down ...Published on: December 6, 2023
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Top 5 Benefits of Using Heat-Resistant Gasket Material
“High temperature” in the industrial world is on another level than what you’ll see during the ...Published on: December 10, 2023
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Best Foam Gasket Materials for Medical Applications
When it comes to medical applications, who doesn’t want components made from clean, safe, and ...Published on: December 13, 2023
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What Do I Need to Include in My Purchase Order
You’ve deliberated on the project quote and decided that it’s acceptable. What are the next steps?Published on: December 14, 2023
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Why is ISO Cleanroom Certification so Important?
How do manufacturers implement specific processes to ensure the safety and reliable performance of ...Published on: December 14, 2023
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Industrial Adhesive— Tape or Glue?
So, you want to bond a couple of objects for an industrial solution. What’s the best way to do it?Published on: December 19, 2023
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What is the Correct Gasket Material for Your Next Project?
When something works well, you likely won’t even notice.Published on: December 20, 2023
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The Pros and Cons of Laser Cut Gaskets
Is laser die cutting the best way to build a gasket?Published on: January 8, 2024
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What is an SBR Gasket, and How is it Used?
“Have you tried using one of those red rubber gaskets?”Published on: January 9, 2024
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Butyl Gaskets: Advantages and Disadvantages
Hunting down the perfect gasket material might not be the most fun way to spend a sunny afternoon, ...Published on: January 17, 2024
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Thermal Conductive Pads: A Complete Guide
Despite the furious whirring of my laptop whenever I boot up a videogame with too-high FPS, it ...Published on: January 23, 2024
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Adhesive Transfer Tape in Gasket Applications
After a long day of tirelessly looking at gasket solutions, you’ve finally stumbled upon adhesive ...Published on: January 25, 2024
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4 Key Materials When Building Microfluidic Devices
What are the safest materials for constructing tiny devices to transport and protect blood or other ...Published on: January 31, 2024
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Kiss Cutting
Sheeted stickers. Adhesive wall mounting strips. The split tabs on the backs of band-aids. These ...Published on: February 1, 2024
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Die Cut Machines vs. Hiring a Converter: Which is Better?
The eternal manufacturing question: should I do this myself or hire a pro to do it for me?Published on: February 1, 2024
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The Importance of EMI Shielding
Although you’re long past the days of giving the TV a couple of good smacks to make the static go ...Published on: February 4, 2024
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What Types of Packaging Can Converters Do?
A good-looking, functional package goes a long way, and your product isn’t finished until it’s ...Published on: February 14, 2024
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Looking For a Roll Slitting Machine? Here's What You Need to Know
When asking for a roll of masking tape, most people aren’t looking for one that’s 48 inches wide.Published on: February 14, 2024
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3M Preferred Converter Advantages
How can you determine whether a converter is reputable?Published on: February 14, 2024
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Types of Custom Masking Tape
If you’re looking for custom masking tape, which type of material should you choose?Published on: February 19, 2024
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Parts on a Roll or Sheeted Die Cut Parts: Which is Better?
While your component arrangement may not seem like a big deal, it determines how smoothly you’ll be ...Published on: February 20, 2024
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Skin Adhesive Silicone vs. Skin Adhesive Acrylic
Have you ever experienced the pain of peeling off a band-aid that did NOT want to unstick?Published on: February 22, 2024
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3 Ways to Grow Your Supplier Relationship With Strouse
As a supplier, you’re constantly seeking opportunities for beneficial company partnerships. Yet, ...Published on: February 27, 2024
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Factors That Impact The Cost of Your Flexible Materials
You can only stare at material pricing pages before suppressing the urge to flip your desk.Published on: February 28, 2024
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Printing In Die Cutting Services: How Does it Work?
You’re sitting there, head in your hands, trying not to panic about a new printing project.Published on: March 3, 2024
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What Quality Control Inspections Do Converters Perform?
How does your adhesive converter prevent faulty parts from reaching you?Published on: March 7, 2024
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Benefits Of Bonding Tape
Working on a project design is challenging, and between strict deadlines, tight budgets, and ...Published on: March 17, 2024
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Optimizing Your Product For Assembly Line Automation
After long days and headaches, you’ve successfully planned a part component that will suit your ...Published on: March 21, 2024
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Where Can Your Converter Help You Next?
If your day-to-day schedule is packed with intensive product planning, you’re probably used to ...Published on: April 9, 2024
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Why Can't My Converter Meet My Quality Standards?
Imagine you’ve been waiting for weeks to receive an order, but when you finally open the box, your ...Published on: April 10, 2024
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What is Roll to Roll Processing (with Examples)
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when you’re searching for the right manufacturing method.Published on: April 14, 2024
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