Blog, Engineered Materials
What is Thermal Interface Material? Many engineers focus more on heat sink design but often forget to spend time considering how heat gets from the heat source to the heat sink. Even the smoothest surface has some level of surface roughness. The roughness of two...
Blog, Display/HMI, Engineered Materials, Information and Labeling
When developing a new product, the display cover is just as critical as the display itself. The actual display component typically does not arrive with any kind of protection, leaving it susceptible to environmental factors and damage from continued use. Depending on...
Blog, Display/HMI, Engineered Materials, Information and Labeling
On any user interface, the keypad is often the first element that a user interacts with. Great user experience is paramount to a great product and it all starts with customizing your keypad so that it looks, feels and behaves the right way. When it comes to...
Blog, Display/HMI, Engineered Materials, Information and Labeling
Becoming more popular over the last several years, capacitive touch switches offer a number of benefits when compared to other user-interface (UI) technologies. In today’s touch-centric era, consumers have not only adapted to non-tactile technologies, but also...
Blog, Bonding and Adhesive Systems, Engineered Materials, Material Science
Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) have made it possible to permanently adhere two dissimilar substrates together. While bonding two surfaces together, there are several factors that need to be considered including surface tension and texture of the substrate, bond...
Blog, Engineered Materials, Information and Labeling, Manufacturing Capabilities
To maintain the visual and functional integrity of your metal automotive trim ornamentation, including sill plates, liftgates, center stacks, steering wheel badges, and door trim, it is essential to use coatings and/or screen printing inks having superior scuff...
