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October 2025

Engineered for Quiet Power: Insulation Materials for Generator Enclosures

outdoor generator enclosure

In this article, you’ll discover: Why mineral wool has been a traditional generator enclosure insulation material and some drawbacks in certain environments. The challenges of installing mineral wool insulation for workers. The benefits of using hydrophobic melamine foam, especially for outdoor environments that require superior moisture resistance. In construction, industrial, and other outdoor environments, power … Read more Engineered for Quiet Power: Insulation Materials for Generator Enclosures

Engineering Custom Foam Solutions for Smarter, Quieter Medical Devices

A CPAP machine sits on a bedside table waiting to be used.

For CPAP patients, a good night’s sleep is essential. However, the very device designed to aid breathing can be a source of disruptive noise. This illustrates a key challenge for medical device engineers: beyond pure function, devices must be compact, efficient, and user-friendly. Relying on off-the-shelf materials often necessitates difficult compromises among acoustic performance, thermal … Read more Engineering Custom Foam Solutions for Smarter, Quieter Medical Devices