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Metal nameplates: A built-to-last material choice for product identification

Material choice for critical equipment nameplates is crucial for safety, efficiency, and compliance. Metal nameplates stand out for their reliability and durability in harsh conditions, offering consistent performance across industries. Let’s take a look at the major benefits of metal nameplates and why it is suitable for any industry. Benefits of metal nameplates Durability: Built …

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Melrose case study: Medical device rapid prototyping

Medical device prototype challenge Melrose recently had a customer contact us with an interesting challenge. They needed a rapid prototype for a critical design review meeting with their client. The part was a printed overlay for a medical device that required several colors, selective texture, cutting, and embossing. The typical lead time for such a …

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Overlay solution for a backlit electronic device

Our client requires an overlay solution for a backlit electronic device. They need a combination of opacity and translucency to create a specific backlit graphic. Read on to learn about the problem and how our team delivered a proper solution. The Challenge The client needs to find a local source to support lead time requirements …

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Conductive thermal pad solution with a minimal lead time

The customer was looking for a conductive thermal pad solution for their assembly, but current materials carry excessively long lead times. The Challenge Need to find a product that meets the specifications for function, but improving the material lead time is critical. The Solution Melrose provided the customer with a solution that meets the requirements …

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Foam supply issues in outdoor device manufacturing solved!

Overview Melrose listened to manufacturers of outdoor devices, who expressed concern about how difficult the supply of foam parts has become in recent years. Like many commodities, foam became a pain point for building outdoor devices to deliver specific technology, such as payment collection, audio, vehicles, and other related industries. Therefore, at this moment, Melrose …

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Graphic Overlay Materials

Graphic overlays and second-surface printed labels are most often produced using materials such as polycarbonate or polyester. Polyester is the preferred overlay material when the overlay will flex in use (for example, in membrane switches). Polycarbonate fatigues and cracks when cycled. However, when fatigue is not an issue, we can formulate polycarbonate with a range …

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The essential guide to foams for gaskets and die-cutting applications

Gaskets and die-cuts are the key components ensuring the integrity and performance of countless applications. Gaskets are pre-formed seals that prevent fluids, gases, or dust from seeping between two surfaces. They are also known as O-rings or washers. On the other hand, die-cuts are precisely shaped components, often produced from sheet materials, used for diverse …

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Silicone rubber keypads: An excellent interface choice for challenging projects.

The demanding requirements of marine, defense, and industrial applications necessitate user interfaces that can withstand harsh conditions. In such unforgiving environments, ordinary materials deteriorate over time due to exposure to harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, and constant wear. This is where silicone rubber keypads emerge as an excellent choice. Elastomers like silicone rubber possess natural flexibility …

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Sustainability in print manufacturing | For a greener future

In an era of mounting environmental concerns, businesses and consumers are making conscious choices toward sustainability. This includes product identification, where the choice of materials and processes can impact a company’s environmental footprint. While vital for function and branding, traditional nameplates and labels often raise concerns about their environmental impact. Having a sustainable manufacturing approach won’t raise …

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How do die-cut components dampen noise and vibration?

BSR (buzz, squeak, and rattle) is a term used across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics to describe the continuous noise or unpleasant squeaky sound that users may hear while operating a device. BSR remains one of the most prevalent and difficult challenges for engineers. The effect may be caused by any moving components, …

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How do die-cut components help in thermal management?

As electronic devices and equipment become smaller, engineers and designers face a range of new challenges. One of them concerns the dissipation of heat. Every electronic device emits heat. If its manufacturer fails to add a proper heat outlet, the internal temperature of the device might rise, causing poor performance, failure, or damage to its …

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What is silver migration and why is it important for your keypad?

Are you building a product that might be exposed to moisture or used in a humid environment? You’re probably wondering what choice of membrane switches you should consider to counter the adverse effects of moisture on the electric circuits of your application. But before we jump into the solution, let’s examine the problem in detail. …

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What are gaskets and when to consider them for your keypad?

The internal structure of a keypad has a significant impact on the overall experience a user will have while operating it. Manufacturers use different mounting styles to achieve the desired effects in the sounds and feel of the keypad. In fact, the mounting style is the primary factor that helps to estimate the eventual build …

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Polycarbonate vs. polyester labels – which one should you pick?

Graphic overlays and second surface printed labels are a common component of many applications today. Most of the time, manufacturers choose polycarbonate or polyester as their material for label construction. What are the characteristics of polycarbonate and polyester that you should know? Read this article to learn more about these materials and decide which one …

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What is an anti-shatter screen? Definition and benefits

Anti-shatter coating is a critical measure for protecting the touchscreen if you expect that users of your device might drop it and cause the screen to shatter. This happens to smartphone users very often. How can you make your touchscreen more durable and enhance the user experience, protecting users from getting hurt if the device …

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How to protect your display? 5 technologies for protecting device displays

Displays are often the most important component in an application. Consider devices such as smartphones or tablets – without the display, they would lose all their functionality. At the same time, displays can become a weak element of your device. For example, they may break when users drop the device. That’s why you should consider …

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Pressure sensitive labels – what are they and when to use them?

Pressure-sensitive labels are a cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications. They are a great option for products that have moderate environmental demands but require attractive and eye-catching labeling. If you’re wondering whether pressure-sensitive labels are a good choice for your application, this article is for you.  Read on to find out what pressure-sensitive …

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What are stainless steel nameplates? Benefits and use cases

Stainless steel nameplates are considered one of the best choices thanks to durability and resistance against many environmental factors. Since stainless steel offers extraordinary durability in even the harshest environments, nameplates and labels made from this material have become commonplace among all kinds of industrial applications. Our clients use stainless steel nameplates to offer clear …

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How do you make a membrane switch? Guide to membrane switch types

One of the key steps to designing high-quality equipment is choosing the right components for it. Unfortunately, many businesses out there are so busy focusing on the mission-critical tasks that they forget about the many elements of their applications. However, a component like the right membrane switch can take the project to a new level. …

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What is second surface printing and how to use it in your project?

Labels and product identification components come in many different shapes and sizes. Fortunately, the market is full of options that meet even the strictest demands of applications realized for industries such as military, defense, or healthcare. Some of the most popular options among our clients are graphic overlays and second-surface printed labels. In this article, …