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Let’s Stick Together: Choosing the Right Adhesive
When it comes to adhesives, what you don’t know could unglue your printed part When choosing the right adhesive for your printed part, it’s important to understand that all adhesives are not created equally because all surfaces aren’t the same, nor are all applications. In fact, here at DuraTech, we stock nearly 100 different adhesive… February 12, 2021
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The Advantages of Membrane Switches
Last week we highlighted the features and benefits of membrane switches. In our 2nd video of our three-week membrane switch video series, we discuss the advantages of membrane switches. We provide on-site or virtual assistance with engineering the correct membrane switch or keypad construction for your application. Let's discuss your design ideas Get a quote February 9, 2021
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The Features and Benefits of Membrane Switches
Video: The Features and Benefits of Membrane Switches Join us in our Membrane Switch video series for the next three weeks. Our first video in our series discusses the features and benefits of membrane switches. For more information, or to speak to one of our Sales Reps, contact us. Make the Switch to DuraTech today! February 3, 2021
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New Product Development Requires Risk – Or Does It?
In the uber-competitive world of product graphics, continuous improvement upon existing merchandise or the creation of something entirely new is crucial to captivating customers and keep them coming back for more. You need to “wow” them with stunning visual features, innovative function and superior ease of use. In other words, to survive and thrive today,… October 15, 2020
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Molders and Printers and the Beginnings of Valuable Partnerships
It was the middle of a Midwestern summer – hot, humid days filled with swamp-like fug – and a molder’s frustration rose as steadily as the temperature outside because the in-mold decorated (IMD) part on which they were working kept resulting in splay, or streaks in the resin. Elsewhere, a different molder struggled with locating… August 25, 2020
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Why Reshoring Makes Sense Now
From fitness equipment producers to electricity and power companies, manufacturers are looking to simplify their supply chain logistics and reduce overall costs by reshoring. In fact, a Thomas Industrial Survey earlier this summer revealed that 64% of manufacturers report they are likely to bring manufacturing production and sourcing back to North America — a 10% increase from… August 3, 2020
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The Future of Automation: Printed Electronics & Printed Sensors
“Meet George Jetson.” “His boy Elroy” “Daughter Judy” “Jane his Wife” “Their dog Astro” Smart home automation concept on virtual screen. Did we just catch you singing the theme song to the hit cartoon, “The Jetsons” of the 60s and 80’s era? If so, you recall watching (probably with a curious mind) the futuristic cartoon… July 22, 2020
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How DuraTech Created a Simple Little Solution For a Big Problem
The situationFor some time, DuraTech had been printing flexible membrane switches for a medical equipment manufacturer. These membranes are connected to a cable that’s routed through an assembly, which is then built into the X-ray machine. The problem arose when the manufacturer began experiencing intermittent failures of LEDs on its X-ray battery indicators at the rate of… July 7, 2020
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Reaping the Benefits of DuraTech’s Community Garden
DuraTech planted the seed for a company wellness program back in 2015. What started as a team member suggestion, has grown into a successful program that helps educate team members about wellness through a variety of resources and activities. Since then, a group of team members formed a wellness committee and created a mission statement… June 16, 2020
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The Future is Here With In-Mold Electronics
Imagine creating products that offer consumers increased simplicity, enhanced performance and jaw-dropping beauty – and doing so with cheaper production costs and less waste – making it more environmentally friendly. Not possible, you say? Think again. Think: “In-mold electronics (IME),” a promising technology that has numerous industries beginning to sit up and take notice. While… May 12, 2020