When working with applications that require liquid thermal interface materials such as thermal gel, understanding the properties of that material is essential in a means to expand the longevity of the application at hand. If these technical specifications are overlooked without careful scrutiny, it could have immediate and/or latent implications on your project – and […]
What are Phase Change Materials (PCM)? A phase change material is a term used for any material that both absorbs and releases heat as it changes physical state, such as from a solid to a liquid, and vice-versa. As an output for this reaction, the material will typically become either warmer or cooler depending on […]
Traditionally, manufacturers have taken to mechanical fasteners when bonding parts, such as screws, nuts, bolts and welds. As technology has evolved and processes change, adhesive methods have become more widely accepted in place of their mechanical counterparts. These solutions are more cost-efficient and offer several advantages over mechanical fasteners when it comes to overall performance […]
Plastics and other low surface energy materials such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE or HDPE) and polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) are known to present challenges when bonding to other surfaces. Due to the low melting point of these materials, it can be difficult to find a bonding adhesive solution that doesn’t compromise the material itself. While […]
The boom of technology-enhanced the automotive industry just as it did the rest of our lives, but with the capacities that technology enables – in-car Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, and more – came a greater need for EMI shielding. In the automotive industry, with safety being the absolute priority, it became more important than ever that […]