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Damping Techniques for Noise and Vibration Control

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Damping is one of the most effective methods of controlling noise and vibration. It is a process that converts vibrational energy into heat, eliminating the vibrational energy through friction and other processes. Increasing damping or stiffness can both reduce resonant vibration and the resulting noise by preventing the vibration from travelling through the structure. Rubber … Read more Damping Techniques for Noise and Vibration Control

Addressing Different Application Concerns with Overmolding

What is overmolding? Overmolding is the process of using a foam application to mold over a tube, pipe, or piece of metal. The process has the capability to change the aesthetics and performance of a piece of equipment. While its primary application is to provide a clean, textured finish to an application, overmolding can also … Read more Addressing Different Application Concerns with Overmolding

Understanding RoHS and Who is Responsible for Compliance

What is RoHS Compliance? RoHS, which stands for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, is a European Union directive restricting the use of specific hazardous substances in certain electronic and electrical equipment. These substances are considered hazardous to the environment and are particularly dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during the manufacture and recycling stages … Read more Understanding RoHS and Who is Responsible for Compliance

Manufacturing Home Medical Devices with Comfort in Mind

A lot of effort goes into creating any kind of medical device, and the approval process is often long. Naturally, a significant part of a manufacturer’s focus is on making sure the device works and complies with safety standards. However, comfort should also be at the top of your list of concerns when designing devices … Read more Manufacturing Home Medical Devices with Comfort in Mind

Choosing the Right High Temperature Product Based on Application

Manufacturers often run into situations where they are dealing with extraordinarily high temperatures. Depending on the specific attributes of the situation, these temperatures can have a dramatic effect on the performance, safety, and longevity of a piece of equipment. Materials can quickly break down when exposed to high temperature or prolonged heat exposure. Choosing the … Read more Choosing the Right High Temperature Product Based on Application

UL 94 Compliance For Appliance and Device Materials: Everything You Need To Know

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UL 94 is a plastics flammability standard, also known as the Standard of Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts. This standard was released by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to classify plastics based on how they burn, with orientation and thickness level determining a plastic’s tendency to extinguish or spread the flame once ignited, and how well … Read more UL 94 Compliance For Appliance and Device Materials: Everything You Need To Know

Why Aircraft Insulation Should Meet AS9100 Aerospace QMS Standards

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The AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) belongs to a family of standards designed to address diverse quality requirements while also reducing supply chain costs throughout the international aerospace industry. Products such as aircraft insulation materials bring a high level of quality and trust when backed by a business with AS9100 certification. What Does the AS9100 … Read more Why Aircraft Insulation Should Meet AS9100 Aerospace QMS Standards

Vibration Concerns in Commercial Device Manufacturing

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Noise and vibration production is a major problem encountered by companies that utilize appliances in their workspaces. Appliances that produce significant vibrations can include any and all products with mechanical parts—generators, kitchen appliances like blenders, offices appliances like printers, and so on. Vibration is distracting, uncomfortable, and in some cases, unsafe for workers. It is … Read more Vibration Concerns in Commercial Device Manufacturing

Designing Truck Cabs For Function & Comfort

Driver's Point of View

Driving a truck has never been viewed as an easy, as it involves long hours, unconventional sleep patterns, and lengthy periods of time on the road and away from home. However, not only is it a stable, well-paying, blue-collar career, but it’s necessary for businesses and the economy to operate as they do. While the … Read more Designing Truck Cabs For Function & Comfort

Why You Should Ditch Fiberglass Insulation

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For years, fiberglass has been used as the industry standard for insulation in heating and cooling systems, despite being a possible detriment to the environment and known to have potential for adverse health effects. Over time fiberglass insulation can deteriorate and migrate through supply diffusers, which are used to evenly distribute and deliver air throughout … Read more Why You Should Ditch Fiberglass Insulation