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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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PTFE vs Teflon Gaskets: Differences, Uses, and Applications
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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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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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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Gasket Tape vs. Alternative Gasket Adhesives
What do you picture when you think of sealing?Published on: September 6, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3M Preferred Converter Advantages
How can you determine whether a converter is reputable?Published on: February 14, 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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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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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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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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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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Which Materials Are Best For EMI Shielding?
Electromagnetic waves can pass through any material without magnetic properties, including most ...Published on: December 8, 2024
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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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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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Trends in Adhesive Innovation For Wearable Diabetes Tech
Wearable diabetes technology, such as CGMs, is full of adhesive innovations. Here are the most ...Published on: July 29, 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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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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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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What to Look For in a Double-Sided Medical Tape
Attaching one substrate to another.Published on: November 4, 2025
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Choosing the Right 3M Tape Converter
Not every converter has the adhesive expertise or design skills for complex products, and ...Published on: November 16, 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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Should I use Silicone or Acrylic Skin Adhesive?
Have you ever experienced the pain of peeling off a band-aid that did NOT want to unstick? Using ...Published on: November 23, 2025
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3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets
Have you ever chosen a gasket adhesive?Published on: December 9, 2025
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Comparing Temporary vs. Extended Wear Skin Adhesives
Selecting the ideal skin adhesive ultimately comes down to the comfort, safety, and needs of the ...Published on: December 9, 2025
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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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Digital vs. Flexo Printing: A Comparison
Every business owner strives for legible text and crisp, discernible logos; yet, they may not ...Published on: April 22, 2026
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Guide to VHB Tape Solutions
This will provide you with the knowledge to skillfully choose and apply high-strength bonding ...Published on: April 28, 2026
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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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