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The Starting Point: Intrinsic Design
Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products.
Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products.
Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products.
Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products.
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Packaging That Saves Space
See our patent-pending design that provides the functionality of rigid packaging in the most efficient footprint possible.
Anti-counterfeiting technologies
Discover the pros and cons of anti-counterfeiting technologies.
Advanced Composites Explained
This comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of composites to the properties, advantages, and common applications.
Composite Tripod Stands Out from the Crowd
Innovative, rollable tripod design gains strength and durability from composites
Pultruded Composites: A Design and Material Engineer's Guide
This guide will explore the benefits, drawbacks, and target applications of pultruded composites.
LED Heat Sinks
A shift from metal drives an improved product line for one component manufacturer.
Reducing Costs in Solar Wiring
This single-layer jacket amps up photovoltaic wire offering for a leading manufacturer.
Medical Stoppers, Improved
Learn more about a specially formulated TPE that offers excellent resealing, low levels of coring, and better manufacturing efficiency compared to traditional materials.
Odor-free Flexible Vinyl Formulation
Find out how a US manufacturer expanded to the Japanese market with an odor-free flexible vinyl formulation.
Fillers & Reinforcements Explained
Discover how to choose the best filler or reinforcement for your application needs.
Carbon Fiber Composites
Strong, lightweight alternative for metal and wood applications
Tough Enough to Protect the Power Grid
Modular ballistic protection made possible with GlasArmor™ composites