Noryl: The Best Of Both Worlds
Noryl is a high-performance thermoplastic made from an amorphous blend of either polyphenylene oxide (PPO) or polyphenylene ether (PPE) combined with polystyrene (PS). The development of Noryl dates back to…
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Radel Spotlight: From Medical Implants to Aircraft Tray Tables
Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) is an amorphous thermoplastic known for its exceptional properties. Developed by Solvay under the trade name Radel, PPSU has become a critical material in demanding applications across multiple…
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Ultem: The Ultimate Engineering Material
Ultem, also known as polyetherimide (PEI), is a high-performance thermoplastic renowned for its exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. Developed by General Electric Plastics (now SABIC), Ultem has become a…
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Vespel Polyimide: The Pinnacle of High-Performance Polymers
Vespel is a high-performance polyimide material known for its exceptional physical, thermal, and chemical properties. Developed by DuPont, Vespel has become an indispensable material in various high-stress, high-temperature applications across…
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The Risks of Solvent Bonded Manifolds
The Risks of Solvent Bonded Manifolds In the world of fluidics, OEMs often rely upon bonded manifolds as a critical-to-function piece of laboratory instruments. These fluidic hubs route samples, reagents,…
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How to Design a Diffusion Bonded Manifold in 8 Steps
Step 1: Define the Purpose Defining the purpose of a manifold may seem like an over-simplification but it really helps to start with, “Why do I need a manifold?” In…
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How to prevent stress cracking and crazing in Acrylic (PMMA) & other plastics
What is stress cracking in plastics? Stress cracking is an internal or external crack in a plastic caused by tensile stresses, which can be either an applied stress or a…
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Increase in Demand for a Reliable Bonded Ultem Manifold Supplier
The dramatic growth and increased competition of new technology in the life science fields, particularly in the United States, has created the need for a reliable, lean, contract manufacturer of…
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What Exactly Is Diffusion Bonding?
What is diffusion Bonding? Diffusion bonding is a solid-state process by which similar or dissimilar materials are joined together at the molecular level using heat and pressure to create a…
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How to Design a Fluidic Management System | Tubing Assembly | Part 2
What is a Fluidic Management System? Fluidic systems and solutions provide the means to transfer fluids entering, flowing throughout, and exiting an application. The types of fluids involved vary extensively…
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