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Manufacturing Smarter: How Outsourcing Transforms Cost Structures

Outsourcing manufacturing can reduce costs, enhance agility, and drive growth. See how strategic...

Printed Indicators: A Cost-Effective Alternative for Monitoring

Printed indicators offer a simple, cost-effective way to monitor environmental conditions across...

Reinventing Cable Management: The Ryandra™ Cohesive Tape Advantage

Ryandra™ cohesive tape revolutionizes cable management with a cleaner, faster, and more sustainable...

Beyond the Strip: How Adhesive Wearables Are Reshaping Wellness and Sleep

See how adhesive wearables are revolutionizing wellness and sleep with the expertise of converters...

Rethinking Food-Safe Packaging with Dry Toner Digital Printing

Explore the benefits of food-safe dry toner digital printing for safer, sustainable, and flexible...

The Burj Al Arab is Built with VHB Tape, and So Can Your Product

Discover how 3M™ VHB™ Tape, used in the iconic Burj Al Arab, can enhance your product's strength,...

Skin-Friendly Attachment Solutions: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore various skin-friendly attachment solutions including adhesives, Velcro, magnetic fasteners,...

Tapecon Inc. Wins SBA Buffalo District Family-Owned Business of the Year

Tapecon Inc. is ecstatic to be named the SBA Buffalo District Family-Owned Business of the Year,...

Boosting Medical Device Efficiency with 3M's AB5030 and Advanced EMI Shielding Solutions

Boost medical device efficiency with 3M's AB5030 EMI absorber and advanced shielding solutions with...

Material Mastery: Selecting the Best Materials for OEM Graphics

Learn how to select the best materials and thicknesses for OEM graphics to ensure durability,...

The Importance of Reshoring: Counteracting the Impact of Looming Tariffs

Reshoring can enhance quality control, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and improve customer...

Mastering Color Management in Labels and Printing: Challenges and Solutions

Master color management in printing with advanced technologies and precise calibration, ensuring...

The 6 Advantages of Cohesive Tape in Medical Tubeset Assembly

Dive into the six key benefits of using cohesive tape in medical tubeset assembly, enhancing...

The Future of Flexible Electronics in Medical Devices: Opportunities and Challenges

Explore the future of flexible electronics in medical devices, enhancing patient comfort,...

The Benefits of Anti-Microbial Coatings in Graphic Overlays

Discover how advanced anti-microbial coatings enhance the durability, safety, and performance of...

Custom Membrane Switches for Medical Equipment: Enhancing Reliability and User Experience

Medical devices must be intuitive and reliable to ensure accurate functionality, especially in...

Advanced Coatings for Medical Devices: Boosting Durability and Performance

Advanced coatings for medical devices produce the durability and performance you need. Whether it’s...

Ensuring Reliability: Tapecon’s Approach to Printed Indicators for Medical Devices

Printed indicators are essential for ensuring the correct handling, storage, and use of medical...

Sustainable Converting Solutions: Reducing Waste in Medical Device Production

According to the State of Smart Manufacturing Report, over 85% of manufacturers now have...

High-Volume Medical Device Production: The Benefits of Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing

With the rising demand for high-volume medical device production in the healthcare industry, ...

Overcoming Labeling Challenges for Wearable Medical Devices: Innovations and Solutions

From glucose monitors to fitness trackers, wearable medical devices have become essential tools for...

Functional Inks: Revolutionizing Medical Devices for Patient-Friendly Innovations

Functional inks are making possible smarter and more efficient medical devices that are...

Empowering the Future Workforce: Tapecon's Commitment to Flexographic Printing Education

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, the printing sector is no...

Printed Electronics in Medical Applications: Reducing Device Footprints While Enhancing Functionality

There’s a growing demand for smaller, more functional medical devices. They must be lightweight and...

Medical Adhesive Technology: Balancing Strength and Comfort

When healthcare providers are attaching a wearable device or securing wound dressings, the last...

Enhancing Medical Device Performance with EMI Shielding Design

Medical devices nowadays depend greatly on electronic components. There is a high potential for...

Tapecon Partners with CondAlign to Distribute Innovative E-Align Products in North America

Buffalo, NY, 8/26/2024

Tapecon Inc., a leader in custom converting, printing, and advanced...

Graphic Overlays in Medical Devices: Design, Durability, and Functionality

In the fast-evolving world of medical devices, user interface design plays a crucial role in...

Enhancing User Experience: The Role of Graphical User Interfaces in Healthcare Equipment

Technology is playing a bigger role in healthcare than ever before. As new devices are brought to...

Digital Labels for Traceability: Meeting Compliance and Beyond

Imagine a scenario where a patient receives a life-saving medical device, only to find out later...

Labeling Solutions for Medical Devices: A Comprehensive Guide

In the medical device industry, labeling is crucial for patient safety, regulatory compliance,...

Precision Matters: Laser Cutting Applications in Medical Device Design

Laser cutting in medical device design is a precise, non-contact way to cut materials. High-powered...

The Future of Manufacturing: Digital Printing in Healthcare

Digital printing in healthcare is a literal game changer in manufacturing. Scalable for any volume,...

Labels Beyond Compliance: Enhancing Branding in Medical Device Packaging

Remember when sticking a label on something was as simple as writing a name on a piece of tape?...

Variable Print Labels in Pharma: Adaptable Solutions for Changing Needs

Pharmaceutical labeling standards are necessarily strict—they have to be to ensure patient safety....

Gasket Materials for Medical Grade Applications: A Comprehensive Overview

Just as a surgeon selects the perfect scalpel for a delicate operation, engineers must choose the...

Efficient Roll-to-Roll SMT Assembly for Medical Electronics

As the medical electronics industry evolves, manufacturers face increased challenges in producing...

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives in Healthcare: Ensuring Bonding Excellence

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are essential for ensuring superior bonding in healthcare...

Advancing Medical Device Prototyping with Die-Cutting

Rapid prototyping of medical devices is crucial in the development process, enabling designers and...

Innovations in Digital Label Printing: Quality and Efficiency in Medical Device Branding

Accurate and precise labeling is crucial for medical devices. It ensures healthcare professionals...

Streamlining Production: Roll-to-Roll Processes in Medical Manufacturing

Roll-to-roll (R2R) production is used across many manufacturing and industrial sectors, especially...

The Role of Precision Printing in Medical Device Manufacturing

In the world of medical device manufacturing, the precision of every detail matters immensely. The...

Innovative Roll-to-Roll Converting in Healthcare Packaging

Healthcare packaging plays a vital role in keeping medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other...

Variable Data Print Labels: Tailoring Information for Diverse Medical Devices

The medical device industry has unique requirements when it comes to product labeling. With a wide...

The Future of Graphical User Interfaces in Healthcare: Trends and Innovations

What connects advanced healthcare technology with the professionals who operate it? The answer lies...

Durable Product Identification: Solutions for Harsh Healthcare Environments

In the rigorous world of healthcare, medical equipment's safety, efficacy, and traceability hinge...

Sealing the Deal: Gasket Solutions for Medical Device Enclosures

In the field of medical device manufacturing, the integrity of device enclosures is critical....

Ensuring Compliance: Printing Solutions for Regulatory Requirements in Healthcare

Regulatory standards in healthcare and the life sciences sector keep people safe. In an industry...

FROM EYE-CATCHING TO LIFE-CHANGING: FUNCTIONAL VS. GRAPHICS PRINTING

In today's rapidly evolving world, where innovation drives progress, the field of printing...

Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Role of Flexible Hybrid Electronics in Biosensing

Biosensors enable real-time health monitoring for better treatment and prevention. Up until...

The Hygiene Factor: Adhesive Sensors and Skin-Friendly Materials for Prolonged Wear

More than ever, healthcare professionals are turning to wearable sensors and medical devices to...

Sticking for Wellness: How Stick-to-Skin Sensors Enable Real-Time Health Insights

The healthcare field has seen some incredible innovations over the past several years, including...

6 Ways to Start a Manufacturing Career in Printing

The New Year is all about a fresh start and exciting opportunities. If one of your resolutions is...

7 Questions to Ask When Selecting Electrically Conductive Tape

Electrically conductive tapes (ECT) can be an excellent solution for grounding, EMI shielding, and...

7 Types of Products That Can Be Made Through Custom Converting

When you hear that a product is “custom made,” you may think of expensive, labor-intensive items...

3 Reasons to Consider Alternate Materials for Your Product

True or false: materials selection is a one-time, upfront process during product development.

The...

How to Protect Your Electronics from Interference with Shielding Tape

Your electronic device is constantly under attack. It can come from anywhere and have devastating...

Commonly Asked Questions About Shielding Tapes

At Tapecon, we pride ourselves on being the go-to materials experts for our customers. Often, we...

Electrically Conductive Tapes 101: How They Work and Common Applications

5G infrastructure. Wireless charging stations. Internet of things (IoT). Autonomous vehicles....

In Plain Sight – A Guide to Visual Status Indicators

In the modern era of rapid technological advancement, it's easy to assume that adding functionality...

Specific Use Cases for Flexible Printed Electronics in On-Body (Stick to Skin) Sensing

In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a groundbreaking convergence of technology...

From Lab to Scale – Designing with Manufacturing in Mind

Many of today’s most innovative products are being designed and prototyped in cutting-edge labs and...

Good, Better, Best – Making Products Smarter With Indicators and Sensors

Our world is becoming more digital and data-driven by the day - and it’s not just with computers...

Any Way You Slice It – Lathe Slitting Offers Numerous Benefits

It’s often said that every journey begins with a single step. Similarly, creating an innovative...

A Buyer’s Guide for Cohesive Tape Dispensers – Basic and Advanced Features

As consumers, we like having choices. But too many options can be overwhelming. In psychology, this...

Vibrant and Versatile – Applications for Digital Printing

In the grand scheme of manufacturing, printing can often become an afterthought. However, as...

What to Consider When Sourcing Cohesive Tape for Medical Tubing Sets

When it comes to manufacturing medical equipment, every detail matters. A seemingly insignificant...

11 Advantages of Digital Printing

Being open-minded is a very underrated quality, especially in today’s opinionated world. Being...

Reshaping Health and Fitness – Flexible Hybrid Electronics in Wearable Devices

Being at the right place at the right time. Some call it serendipity. Others consider it plain...

Improving Sustainability with Printed Electronics and Roll-to-roll Manufacturing

Sustainability within manufacturing is not a trend. It’s no longer a siloed initiative. It’s an...

Using Digital Printing to Improve Wearables Design and Manufacturing

As human beings, we’re creatures of habit. If something works for us in the past, we’re likely to...

6 Ways Smart Labels Can Improve Your Supply Chain Management

To say that the supply chain has been a rollercoaster the past few years is an understatement....

Examining the Layers of a Medical Device Gasket Component

In many ways, manufacturing a medical device is like cooking up a great meal. It starts with...

6 Manufacturing Challenges of Multi-Layer Constructions for Medical Devices

It’s often said that less is more. And while striving for simplicity is typically the best...

From Pacemakers to Rocket Ships: How Silicone Foam Gaskets are Used Across Different Industries

Leonardo da Vinci is considered the ultimate Renaissance man. Sure, he was an artist, scientist,...

Why Sterilization Indicators Are Important for Medical Gaskets

“Look both ways before you cross the road.” At an early age, we all learn that there’s no such...

Making the Right Connection – Benefits of Genderless Aseptic Connectors for Medical Devices

From business networking to air travel, you can never underestimate the importance of a good...

Pros of Silicone for Medical-Grade Seals and Gaskets

Manufacturers and product designers share a desire for continuous improvement. “Good enough” is...

Seal the Deal – Understanding the Differences Between Gaskets & O-rings for Medical Applications

Contrary to what some may believe, not all medical device seals are created equal. Here at Tapecon,...

Flexible Hybrid Electronics – Opportunities and Challenges for 2025 and Beyond

Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) have generated considerable buzz within the product design...

From Plan to Production – 4 Steps in Transitioning to Outsourced Manufacturing

Outsourcing manufacturing is a significant decision for your organization – and one that you don’t...

4 Manufacturing Capabilities You Should Consider Outsourcing Right Now

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself, right? Not necessarily. When it comes...

Heating Up – The Benefits and Opportunities of Wearable Temperature Sensors

Wearable electronics and sensors have revolutionized healthcare, wellness, and even recreational...

The Outlook for Outsourced Medical Device Manufacturing in 2023 – and Beyond

We may be in the golden age of medical innovation. With the increasing prevalence of chronic...

What Information Should You Include on Your Medical Device Label?

Gaining FDA approval is one of the most significant milestones of developing a new medical device....

Why a Feasibility Study is Critical for Business Process Outsourcing

Assumptions can be treacherous in manufacturing. We’re not in the business of winging it or saying,...

3 Types of Outsourced Engineering Services for New Product Introduction

A jack of all trades is a master of none. And along the same lines, it’s nearly impossible for a...

Material Considerations for Transdermal Patch Layers

Transdermal patches are a rapidly growing market. More companies are choosing skin patches as a...

Tag, You’re It – How to Get Started with Asset Tracking Smart Labels

We all know the feeling of losing your keys or wallet. Now, imagine misplacing an expensive piece...

Implementation and Common Techniques of Manufacturing Cells

Manufacturing cells combine the benefits of batch and continuous flow manufacturing. While...

The Benefits and Limitations of Manufacturing Cells

We're all trying to eliminate waste, optimize processes, accelerate production, reduce costs, and...

Clean and Cleared – Most Common Sterilization Methods for Printed Indicators

It’s a big, messy world out there. When you think about how far our products travel, how often...

Sticking to Skin – Tapes and Patches for Wearable Medical Devices

When you want the truth on a matter, there’s a common saying to “go straight to the source.” The...

How Manufacturing Cells Impact the Workforce

One of the greatest challenges facing manufacturers today is workforce management. Between the...

Stretching the Limits with Flexible Printed Electronics

Flexibility is a very individualized trait. Some people can easily touch their toes, while others...

Get the Most Out of Tyvek® with Custom Converting and Printing Services

Imagine a material that’s lightweight yet durable, breathable yet tear-resistant, recyclable yet...

Why You Shouldn’t Think Twice About Bonding with Double-Sided Tape

Think back to your childhood. When you had to combine materials during an arts-and-craft project,...

Unpacking the Benefits and Material Considerations for Tamper-Evident Labels

If you’ve ordered takeout or delivery food in the past two years (and who hasn’t?), you have likely...

A Quick Guide for Selecting the Best Materials for Healthcare Labels

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that there’s nothing more valuable than our health....

Two Types of Adhesive Products for Membrane Switches

Within any successful team, you’ll find unsung heroes. They don’t seek the spotlight, but their...

The Math of Manufacturing – How Total Cost of Ownership Impacts Reshoring Decisions

It’s not often that the supply chain enters the mainstream conversation. However, between product...

One and Done – Simplifying Durable Labels with 3M Versatile Print Label Material

In the world of product design and manufacturing, rarely is there a one-size-fits-all approach....

Unlocking the Benefits of 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners

Set it and forget it. While sounding convenient, it’s not always a practical approach for certain...

Benefits and Creative Uses of 3M VHB Tapes

Strength is often associated with size. The bigger, the stronger, right? That may go for...

A Design Engineer’s Guide to Control Panel Overlays

What does heavy-duty industrial machinery have in common with a cutting-edge medical device?...

7 Considerations for Designing a Custom Graphic Overlay

First appearances may be deceiving. Take the graphic overlay, for instance. At initial glance, this...

A Designer's Guide to Color Matching in a Graphic Overlay

Color can be a very subjective, even emotional topic. We all have our favorite shades and hues that...

Mind Your Ps – Choosing Polycarbonate or Polyester for Graphic Overlays

Here at Tapecon, one question we often get from customers is, “What’s the best material for a...

10 Questions to Assess Your Manufacturing Sustainability

Did you know that according to the EPA, American manufacturing accounts for nearly 23% of global...

3 Ways to Improve Recyclability of Labels and Packaging

By now, most companies understand the importance of a sustainability plan – the challenge is...

What the Circular Economy Means for Product Designers

As the effects of climate change impact communities around the globe, there’s a growing...

BNP Member Spotlight

Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP) created a blog series to celebrate their members and...

Stressed Out? Understanding Shear and Peel Strengths for Adhesives

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. We all experience it in one way or another, and we all have...

Case Study: How Tapecon Assessed and Reduced Chemical Footprint

In 2021, through a program called the Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) run by Clean Production...

6 Common Risks of New Product Development – And How to Mitigate Them

Wouldn’t it be great if developing a new product came with all the rewards of being an innovator,...

Illuminating the World of Flexible Light Technology

Let there be light. That can be easier said than done for product designers and engineers as...

How Prototyping Improves Product Development and Manufacturing

Seeing is believing. That’s why a prototype can be a powerful – and often imperative – tool when...

Understanding Thermal Runaway – and Solutions for Designing Safer Batteries

According to the classic TV show, The Jetsons, we’re a mere four decades away from driving flying...

Opportunity is Skin Deep – Using Transdermal Patches to Administer Drugs

Growing up, we all learned the lesson, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” Similarly,...

How Printed Flexible Electronics Are Shaping the Future

Human history is marked by inventions that have propelled society forward. As digital technology...

How to Make Your Product Stand Out with In-Mold Decorating

In today’s competitive market, it’s not enough for your product just to work – it also needs some...

Work Cell Manufacturing: How it Works and the Benefits

We’re all looking to work smarter, not harder. In our industry, a popular way to do that is by...

The Quest for Quiet – How Custom Converting Can Help Reduce Noise and Vibration

The squeaky wheel gets the grease – that we all know. But it’s not just squeaks that concern...

Multi-faceted – 5 Unique Purposes of a Graphic Overlay

Do you consider yourself a multi-tasker? There’s ongoing debate whether multi-tasking is truly...

Thinking Outside the Box – Materials and Printing for Sustainable Labels

When making a product, it’s always important to keep the user in mind. This target audience could...

Why Wait? Reduce Lead Time of Physical Components with Printed Electronics

The ripple effect of the pandemic has caused shortages of all types of products – from toilet paper...

Balancing Speed and Quality When Manufacturing a Medical Device

Do you have a need for speed when producing your next innovative medical device? In today’s...

Finding the Right Adhesive Solution to Bond Dissimilar Materials

Opposites attract – it’s an idea that has long been debated. And while it may hold true in certain...

A Quick Guide of Manufacturing Options for Wearables

Wearables are revolutionizing the medical field. Today’s medical devices are lighter, more...

Designing Products to Thrive in Harsh Environments

Toughness. Ruggedness. Resilience. These are admirable personality traits that help individuals get...

7 Important Considerations When Creating a Medical Device Label

When designing a new medical device, you may work with the mindset of, “It’s what’s inside that...

Making a Difference – How Manufacturing Careers Enhance Lives

Contrary to popular belief, there is no “regular” or “normal” job. Not everyone is interested in...

Shielding Solutions for Electronics that Limit Outgassing

We’ve all heard of the KISS principle, whether in its original form of “keep it simple, stupid” or...

One-of-a-kind Opportunities with Variable Data Printing

When the printing press was invented in the 15^th century, it revolutionized the world with the...

Made to Last – Uses and Manufacturing Considerations of Industrial Labels

It’s wise not to judge a book by its cover. But it’s also prudent not to ignore important safety...

An Introduction to Manufacturing Readiness Levels

If you were embarking on a long road trip, would you rely on GPS or just “wing it” when planning...

Igniting Change: How Flame-Retardant Adhesives Benefit Industrial Applications

From an early age, we are all taught to respect fire and take necessary safety precautions. While...

Taking a Close Look at the Uses and Attributes of Films

This time of year is typically “award season” for the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, many...

Choosing the Best Sterilization Method for Your Product

We all know that cleanliness is next to godliness, but it’s also imperative to many products, ...

Embracing Digital Transformation: Tapecon Invests in a New ERP System

Founded over a century ago, Tapecon is tremendously proud of our history and legacy. At the same...

6 Restaurant Skills That Translate to a Career in Manufacturing

While the majority of businesses have been affected one way or another by COVID-19, one of the...

The Fasten-ating Possibilities of Adhesives in Medical and Healthcare Products

Do you know someone who believes that duct tape fixes everything? It’s a handy product; there’s no...

3 Factors That Affect the Cost of a Membrane Switch

"How much does it cost to make a membrane switch?” It’s a common question we get from customers...

Solutions for Shielding Membrane Switches from Interference

Murphy’s law tells us that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. While this isn’t necessarily a...

9 Questions to Ask When Designing a Membrane Switch

When you watch someone who has mastered their craft – whether it’s artistic, athletic, or another...

Graphic Overlay Options for Membrane Switches

What’s more important – style or substance? If you’re talking about membrane switches, it’s...

Membrane Switches 101: Conductive Inks and Printed Circuits

Membrane switches are impressive components that operate a wide array of electronic devices – from...

6 Benefits of Membranes Switches for Medical Equipment

When we think about technology invented over 30 years ago, the assumption is that it’s now outdated...

The Right Touch: Choosing Between Tactile & Non-Tactile Membrane Switches

Devices and screens have taken over our professional and personal lives. So, by now, we’re all...

How’s This for a Bright Idea? Backlighting for Membrane Switches

As we get closer to the end of the year, we are beginning to see holiday lights being put on...

10 Benefits of Membrane Switches for User Interfaces

First impressions can make a lasting impact. When it comes to most electronic equipment, the...

7 Things to Consider When Selecting Adhesives

If you’ve been following our blog, you already know that we are big fans of adhesives. Whether...

Thinking Lean and Green – Sustainability in Manufacturing

Manufacturing is undoubtedly important to our modern lives by creating the majority of the products...

Super Material: Benefits and Applications of Printing on Tyvek®

In the movies, superheroes rely on their special powers to overcome challenges and, in the end,...

Getting the Most Out of In-Mold Decorating

Hunter S. Thompson once said, “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” It’s an excellent credo...

The Challenges of Sticking to Skin – And How to Overcome Them

On a recent episode of our Better Product Solution Podcast, 3M’s Senior Product Development...

How to Improve Product Design and Performance With Converted Foams

The saying is true – good things can come in small packages. In today’s marketplace, devices are...

Using Adhesive Constructions to Improve Chain of Custody Sleep Apnea Tests

Medical devices have the unique power to improve or even save lives. Of course, that’s only true...

Empowering Remote Patient Monitoring with Flexible Printed Electronics

Telemedicine was already on the rise even before COVID-19 hit. However, it’s one thing for a...

Manufacturing in a Cleanroom to Prevent Product Contamination

Cleanliness and contamination have taken on completely new meanings in 2020. However, these ideas...

How to Boost Medical Scans & Procedures Accuracy: Radiopaque Markers

Medical knowledge and technology have advanced at incredible rates. Many of today’s routine tests...

Get the Best of Both Worlds With Flexible Hybrid Electronics

There’s an old saying, “You can’t have your cake and eat it, too.” In other words, when faced with...

Tapecon Receives LE Cup Award from United Way

Tapecon was recently awarded the L.E. Cup from United Way of Buffalo & Erie County! The L.E....

A Secret Weapon in Lightweighting? Converted Adhesives and Tapes

Bigger, faster, stronger. That’s the motto of the Olympics and athletes around the world. But when...

Where to Find Medical Device Components in the Real World

When working on a medical device, we are often so focused on our specific task or responsibility,...

Alan Davis Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Manufacturing

Alan Davis, Chairman of Tapecon, was recently awarded the Buffalo Business First Lifetime...

Advantages and Examples of Printed Smart Packaging

What if there was a way to ensure product quality and safety during shipping, prolong shelf life of...

Protecting the Medical Supply Chain With Printed Temperature Indicators

After years of R&D, multiple rounds of clinical trials, and a rigorous FDA approval process, a...

10 Reasons to Consider a Career in Manufacturing

“What do you want to do when you grow up?” We were all asked that simple question when we were...

Using Antimicrobial Film in Products to Prevent the Spread of Illness

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many questions as to how we will move forward once...

6 Steps of New Product Introduction – and How a Contract Manufacturing Partner Can Help

Movies and television like to portray the “Eureka!” moment – where an inventor comes up with a...

Benefits and Uses of Flexible Printed Sensors

From refrigerators to lightbulbs, it seems like every type of product today is getting “smarter.”...

12 Reasons Why Now’s the Time to Reshore Your Outsourced Manufacturing

American manufacturing is often spoken about like its ancient history. Of course, it wasn’t until...

10 Areas to Consider When Selecting a Contract Manufacturer

In our personal lives, long-term and valuable relationships are rarely formed based on a single...

Designing Products to Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections

The COVID-19 pandemic has swiftly and drastically changed the lives of millions of people around...

Make it Yours – A Guide to Different Custom Converting Processes

The more innovative and unique your product is, the more likely that you will need to create new...

Understanding Quality Management Systems and Certifications

Legendary basketball coach, John Wooden, once said, "It isn't what you do, but how you do it." This...

7 Benefits of Outsourced Product Manufacturing

It’s the age-old question for OEMs – is it better to make components in-house or outsource...

Different Types of Printed Indicators – And How They Can Benefit Your Product

In both life and product development, simple is usually better. If your product needs to monitor or...

What’s Inside a Membrane Switch?

You can find them on TV remotes, treadmills, medical devices, and industrial equipment, just to...