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DuraTech is Helping to Shape the New Frontier in Flexible Electronics
Interest and demand for flexible electronics continues to skyrocket among industries and consumers alike. From stretchable electronics for medical sensors to consumer electronic wearables and heated apparel, the flexible electronics market is expected to surpass $61 billion by 2030, according to some reports. While the technology exists to produce products like heated garments, significant challenges… September 5, 2023
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Empowering Local Change: DuraTech’s Dedicated Volunteers Making a Difference
At DuraTech, we firmly believe that empowering our Team Members to volunteer not only benefits the communities they serve but also enriches their personal and professional lives. Volunteering can become a journey of self-discovery, skill-building, and creating meaningful connections with the community. Many of our team members dedicate their time and skills to causes close… August 10, 2023
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What Are In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE®)?
In-mold structural electronics (IMSE®) are a low-cost alternative to traditional designs and technologies, requiring fewer raw materials and zero assembly while improving product durability and the user experience. But despite these advantages, many manufacturers and molders are unfamiliar with the specifics of IMSE constructions. Sometimes referred to as in-mold electronics (IME), IMSE products combine durable graphics… June 20, 2023
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The Benefits of In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE®) Compared to Conventional Electronics
In-mold structural electronics (IMSE®) represent the perfect blend of form and function: combining the aesthetics of in-mold decorating (IMD) with functional electronics. In other words, IMSE® helps manufacturers create finished products that incorporate both design and functional elements in a single part. This type of construction can offer significant advantages over conventional electronics designs. But… June 20, 2023
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What Injection Molders Need to Know about In-Mold Decorating (IMD)
In-mold decorating (IMD) is used across industries as a valuable way to create durable, aesthetically pleasing plastic parts for a wide range of applications. There are many ways injection molders can benefit from adding IMD to their list of services, including higher dollar value projects, access to higher value markets, a larger customer base and other strategic… June 9, 2023
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Why Proper Gating is Crucial to In-Mold Decorating (IMD) Success
In-mold decorating (IMD) gives manufacturers across industries an alternative process for creating more durable plastic parts. With IMD, graphics are printed on a film which is then inserted into a mold cavity. That cavity is then filled with resin to create a single finished part. But it’s how the resin actually gets into the mold —… June 9, 2023
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Empowered Team Members Improve Process
At DuraTech, we view our Team Members as our greatest asset. We recognize that our success is due to the talent and innovative thinking of our Team Members. And, we make a point to empower our Team Members and give them every opportunity to offer suggestions. In the Printed Electronics Department, two Assemblers, Beth and… March 23, 2023
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DuraTech Takes Another Step Forward with Automated Screen Production
We have recently taken a big leap forward in the world of screen production with our addition of the Lüscher JetScreen! LT. This machine is considered to be one of the best models available for automated screen production. We purchased the Lüscher JetScreen! LT in December of 2021. By August 2022, we had it fully automated… March 6, 2023
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How DuraTech Helped a Global OEM Tackle Three Challenges and Come Out on Top
Uneven brush pattern (front) compared to approved brush pattern (back) Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) today face at least three hurdles unheard of in previous generations: 1) hyper economic globalization means OEMS must battle for market share with competitors from myriad geographies while, 2) managing an increasingly complex supply chain with suppliers located all over the… February 7, 2023
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Company Culture Check: Does Your Job Give You Warm Fuzzies?
Do you feel happy, productive and valued at work? Does the level of your company’s culture have anything to do with how you feel? Company culture plays a huge role in your overall happiness at work, so if you’re finding that you’re not thriving it might be time to reevaluate your employer’s culture and how… November 17, 2022