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How to Design and Develop a 3D Molded Foam Solution

Develop a 3D Molded Foam

Developing a new product on the cutting edge requires innovative thinking. Original equipment manufacturers are continually trying to break the mold with their new product designs, but sometimes the end product doesn’t work as intended. Usually, manufacturers use flat foam barriers, foam absorbers, and damping pads to control temperature, noise, and heat emitted from machinery … Read more How to Design and Develop a 3D Molded Foam Solution

How the Permeability of Polyurethane Foam Affects Sound Absorption

Squish

Cellular polymer materials are permeable to some degree, while other manufacturing materials like metals, glass, ceramics and dense loaded vinyls are not. To some, this porous quality may seem like a disadvantage. But that’s not true! Whether or not a material is right for your project comes down to your application. If you’re looking to … Read more How the Permeability of Polyurethane Foam Affects Sound Absorption

Top 4 Ways to Protect Your Product Designs Against Copycats

Law Files

When developing a new product, there are a lot of hurdles to consider before bringing it to market. Before production starts, you should familiarize yourself with intellectual property (IP) protections in the U.S. and abroad. Many businesses in the United States turn to locations overseas, like China, to produce goods, as it is usually more … Read more Top 4 Ways to Protect Your Product Designs Against Copycats