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Graphic Overlays: Essential for Industrial Applications

End-users perceive graphic overlays merely as interfaces to control devices or equipment. However, from a technical perspective, these overlays are multi-featured components providing protection, visibility, and functionality to a customer’s product. The thin layer of plastic printed with text, symbols, and other graphics is popular for applications across diverse industries, including medical, automation, aviation, consumer …

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Versatility of die cutting: Making spacers, flexible insulators, heat shields, sound filters, mesh, reflective plastics, and anti-vandalism fascia

Die cutting is a versatile manufacturing technique that employs sharp dies to cut desired shapes and components from a variety of materials, including paper, plastic, and metal. The process can vary based on the material and specific requirements. In this article, we will explore different types of die-cut plastics, their features, variations, and applications, demonstrating …

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Navigating the labeling landscape of tomorrow: Emerging trends

Labels have become a popular identification and information tool in our daily lives. From brand labels to price tags and beyond, we interact with labels constantly, collectively spanning over half a ton of them each day. If you have observed the changing appearance and uses of these identification products, you’re witnessing the shifts in labeling …

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Understanding silicone rubber keypads: Applications, UL746 compliance, and UL F1 ratings

Before we explore the latest article of our Keypad Series, we invite you to explore the two preceding articles, providing essential insights and context for our ongoing exploration of innovative switches and keypad technology. A quick guide to the popular user interface – membrane switches Medical membrane switch considerations Silicone rubber is unreactive, stable, and …

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Consideration for choosing a medical membrane switch!

As with all custom membrane switches, medical device design is driven by the specific needs of your application. Because human life is often at stake, these devices tend to have a commonality in stringent regulation and inspection requirements. The general lighting and electrical function requirements are usually similar to non-medical, simply because feedback whether from the keys, …

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How to choose a proper adhesive for your nameplate and label project?

Adhesives are thin-acrylic-based material that holds or sticks a label or nameplates on a substrate. It is the key to durable labeling solutions. Three popular adhesives are available in the market that suit the attached substrate surface. Based on the substrate surface, a manufacturer chooses a proper adhesive type that holds the label or nameplates for …

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Touchscreen technology explained – Everything you need to know!

Touchscreen is a user interface technology that enables direct interaction or communication between end-users and the device they operate. It has become the default Human-Machine Interface (HMI) choice with variants. The invention of touchscreens has changed the user’s perception of using the device, no matter how complex it is. In this article, you will find …

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Checklist for effective military nameplate and label design

Product identifiers follow strict guidelines to ensure a durable solution; these guidelines vary with the industry, especially in defense, aviation, and space. Material quality and manufacturing processes must comply with the high standards set by the officials. In this article, you will see how product identification manufacturers meet these standards by following design considerations. Design considerations …

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Supply chain labeling solution | The challenges & considerations

According to reports, the number of online buyers is spiking and hit a mammoth 275 million mark in the US. With increased online buyers, the supply-demand is rising. The supply chain industry is enhancing its business strategy to meet these demands. Labeling plays a pivotal role in this strategy; let’s see how it helps to …

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Tactile or Non-tactile membrane switches? A choice to consider for your next project!

How does it feel to type on your computer keyboard? The sound of the keys, the quick feedback for every press received as a response for what you type – it’s an experience! The physical feedback you receive while typing on the keys is due to its tactile response! Switches that provide a physical response …

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