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Best Flexible Material Suppliers for 2026
Have you ever opened an online order only to realize something’s off about it?Published on: December 28, 2026
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Mactac Teams up with Strouse to Fabricate New Assistive Technology
This is how we teamed up with Mactac to help a startup company source and die cut the best adhesive ...Published on: March 24, 2026
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Long vs. Short Term - Silicone and Acrylic Tape
How do the most common skin adhesive materials compare? We tested different variations of skin ...Published on: March 23, 2026
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Long vs. Short Term — Silicone and Acrylic Tape
We compared the most common skin adhesive materials to test their wearability and overall ...Published on: March 23, 2026
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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: March 22, 2026
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The Benefits of a One-pass Production Process
One-pass production can be challenging to integrate, so stick with us as we explain how it ...Published on: March 4, 2026
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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: January 28, 2026
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What is the Minimum Order Quantity for Die Cuts?
Q: “Hey, can you make me two gaskets?”Published on: January 26, 2026
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Your Guide to 3M VHB Tape
Can tape solve all of life’s problems?Published on: January 18, 2026
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Flat Bed vs Rotary vs Laser Die Cutting Methods
Flat bed die cutting... Rotary die cutting... Laser "die" cutting... what's the difference?Published on: December 9, 2025
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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: December 9, 2025
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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: December 9, 2025
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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: December 9, 2025
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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: December 9, 2025
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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: December 9, 2025
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Crucial Applications of Die Cut Foam Tape
Have you noticed die cut foam tape in your daily life?Published on: December 9, 2025
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Choosing the Right 3M Tape Converter
If you're exploring flexible materials, then you might be looking for a 3M tape converter...Published on: November 16, 2025
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How Converters Help Make EV Batteries More Affordable
An EV battery manufacturer gnaws on a ballpoint pen, thinking: “How the heck do I build these ...Published on: November 13, 2025
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What to Look For in a Double-Sided Medical Tape
Attaching one substrate to another.Published on: November 4, 2025
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What Are The Best Medical Tapes for Sensitive Skin (Infant and Elderly)?
Certain demographics have more sensitive skin... and they deserve equally effective products.Published on: November 2, 2025
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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: October 1, 2025
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What is Kiss Cutting and How is it Used in Manufacturing?
Sheeted stickers. Adhesive wall mounting strips. The split tabs on the backs of band-aids. These ...Published on: September 29, 2025
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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: September 27, 2025
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Die Cut vs Kiss Cut: Are They The Same?
If you’ve ever been in a discussion with a converter about die cutting, you might’ve heard the ...Published on: September 17, 2025
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Finding the Right Flexible Thermal Management Materials
How do manufacturers avoid a dangerous issue like thermal runaway in vehicles?Published on: September 15, 2025
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The Benefits of Ordering Material From a Converter
After thoroughly searching for technical data sheets, you've finally chosen the right adhesive ...Published on: August 26, 2025
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Optimize the Adhesive of Your Rubber Gasket Seal
Are you fully prepared to choose a rubber gasket?Published on: August 24, 2025
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Reducing the Cost of Waste in Custom Manufacturing
It’s a Monday morning, and you’re staring at your latest quote in confusion. After a long sigh, you ...Published on: August 17, 2025
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What is Roll to Roll Processing (with Examples)
Roll to roll manufacturing is one of many different methods.Published on: August 5, 2025
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10 Questions Converters Should Ask About Your Die Cuts
The beginning of a custom die cut converting project usually goes something like this:Published on: July 16, 2025
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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: July 6, 2025
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How Die Cut Adhesive Tape Can Improve Production
Whether you’re actively seeking a converter or simply browsing your options, this article will give ...Published on: June 25, 2025
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Types of Medical Grade Adhesives and Their Uses
Super glue might save you in a pinch at home, but it would undoubtedly make an uncomfortable ...Published on: May 31, 2025
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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: April 23, 2025
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Laser Cut Quality: Does it Meet Your Expectations?
You’re scowling down at this burnt scrap of material in your hand, thinking, How could this go so ...Published on: April 21, 2025
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The Importance of Working with an Adhesive Tape Converter
Whether you’re the CEO of a startup company or an engineer of an industry giant, you’ve likely seen ...Published on: April 8, 2025
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Types of ESD Materials and Where To Find Them
Shuffling around on a carpet in the wintertime can be a dangerous game when you’re moments away ...Published on: April 2, 2025
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Qualifications of a Company Registered to ISO 13485
What are the safety and quality requirements for building medical devices?Published on: April 2, 2025
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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: March 9, 2025
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Polyurethane vs Polyethylene Foam
Choosing between two types of foam can feel like deciding what type of jacket to wear—seemingly ...Published on: February 24, 2025
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The Benefits of 3M 200MP Adhesive & How it’s Used
3M 200MP is an acrylic adhesive that bonds substrates from high-surface energy plastics to metals...Published on: February 20, 2025
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Dielectric Tape: Purpose, Uses, and Types
Manufacturers use dielectric tape, also known as electrical insulation tape, to control or insulate ...Published on: February 10, 2025
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3M VHB Extrudable Tape vs. VHB Tape
While you’ve likely heard of or used VHB before, this might be your first time encountering 3M ...Published on: January 21, 2025
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The Benefits of Choosing Domestic Manufacturing Companies
Ultimately, whether you choose a domestic or international manufacturer will depend on your ...Published on: December 8, 2024
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How To Have a Successful Prototyping Stage
You’ve created your drawing and began sourcing materials. Now, it’s time to combine these elements ...Published on: November 24, 2024
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How To Select the Right Material For Your Product Design
Are you researching which materials fit your product design? Finding a suitable material relies on ...Published on: November 7, 2024
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What is Shear Strength and Why Does it Matter?
Shear strength is necessary for applications that involve holding, pulling, or hanging objects.Published on: October 28, 2024
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What is Tensile Strength and How is it Measured?
At some point, we’ve all felt as though we’re under enough stress to snap. If you wanted to ...Published on: October 16, 2024
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A Guide To Absorbent Wound Dressings
You're not alone if you’ve used a wound dressing that wasn’t designed to absorb the fluids from ...Published on: October 14, 2024
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What Happens After You Cut Flexible Material?
The abnormal behavior of certain materials can impact the dimensions, tolerances, and overall part ...Published on: September 30, 2024
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Adhesive Tape vs. Liquid Adhesives: A Comparison Checklist
Do you know which type of bonding material to use in your project?Published on: September 29, 2024
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Using Flexible Materials For Vibration Damping
Whether you’re working on a satellite launch or a 3D printer, flexible vibration damping materials ...Published on: September 17, 2024
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The Benefits of Using Low Tack Protective Film and Carriers
You’ve submitted your product design to a converter and feel confident—until you receive a reply: ...Published on: September 16, 2024
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The Advantages of Outsourcing Medical Device Solutions
Developing a medical device is neither simple nor straightforward, so when you need dependable ...Published on: September 5, 2024
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5 Common Skin Adhesive Myths
Before you go trudging through a slough of material data sheets, you should be aware of the common ...Published on: September 3, 2024
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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: August 12, 2024
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Are You Looking For a 3M VHB Tape Distributor?
With your eyes glazed over from reading technical data sheets, you’re finally ready to hunt down 3M ...Published on: July 31, 2024
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What Makes Up the Cost of Laser Cutting?
How much should you be paying for laser cutting?Published on: July 29, 2024
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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: July 14, 2024
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How Much Does Die Cutting Cost? Tooling, Materials, and Labor
“Hi, I’d like to order 1,000 custom die cut pieces.”...die cut cost...Published on: July 9, 2024
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What to Expect from Your First Order with Strouse
“Why might my lead time change between orders?”Published on: July 9, 2024
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4 Tips to Avoid a Line Shutdown
“I’ll just expedite the order” is a dangerous assumption when sourcing custom products.Published on: June 27, 2024
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Types of 3M Waterproof Tapes
If you’ve used 3M tapes before, you already know they’re durable, high-quality products that can be ...Published on: June 19, 2024
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Laser Cut or Digital Knife Prototyping?
You’re sitting at your desk, staring at different prototyping services. A tiny voice in your head ...Published on: June 5, 2024
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Digital Knife Cutting: Everything You Need to Know
If you or a loved one has been confused by digital knife terminology, don’t worry— today, we’re ...Published on: June 4, 2024
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What Are Flexible Die Tools?
Let’s be real- choosing the most expensive, durable option doesn't always make sense.Published on: May 29, 2024
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The Problem with Tight Tolerances in Die Cut Foam and Rubber
What if I asked you to cut a perfect star out of bubble gum?Published on: May 7, 2024
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How Long Does it Take to Receive an Estimate?
So, you’ve sent your project details to a converter and are waiting for the final word on its cost. ...Published on: May 6, 2024
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What is a Conductive Gasket and What Are They Made of?
Let’s say you’re looking for highly specialized products and materials. Sure, you could try a ...Published on: April 18, 2024
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What are My Adhesive Options?
Have you ever used the wrong type of adhesive?Published on: April 16, 2024
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I Requested a Converting 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: April 16, 2024
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Adhesive Patches for Skin: Purpose and Function
While you COULD duct tape a heart monitor to your chest, I’m going to take a wild guess and say ...Published on: April 16, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Automated Assembly vs. In-Process Assembly
Is automated assembly more cost-efficient?Published on: October 11, 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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The 7 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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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 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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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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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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The 6 Basic Converting Capabilities That You Need to Know if You Work with Flexible Materials
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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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