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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 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 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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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 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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Best Flexible Material Suppliers For Manufacturers in 2025

Have you ever opened an online order only to realize something’s off about it?

Published on: July 25, 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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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 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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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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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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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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Automated Assembly vs. In-Process Assembly

Is automated assembly more cost-efficient?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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