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Case Study: Potting Application for Device Assembly
5/2/2013
Is there a system that can be used for a potting application in an optical device assembly?
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Selecting the most effective wavelength for an LED system
2/21/2013
In recent years, LED technology has advanced in both output power and available wavelengths to where it can potentially provide valuable technology for UV spot curing. Newer systems are able to provide up to 9.5W/cm2 of...
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Silicone Adhesives - An Answer to Gentle Skin Adhesion
3M Medical Tapes and Adhesives
11/2/2012
The goal, when adhering to skin, is to hold the device in place until it is time to remove it and to not damage the skin, either during wear or at the time of removal. Using methods developed for determining the surface...
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Adhesives for the Assembly of Hard-to-Bond Plastics
7/12/2012
Many modern plastics used in a variety of industries are formulated specifically for their resistance to harsh chemical and environmental conditions. As a result, these substrates also tend to be difficult to chemically...
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Use of Adhesives in the Medical Device Industry - How to Select the Right Adhesive for Your Application
3M Medical Tapes and Adhesives
5/31/2012
Over the past few decades, adhesives in one form or another have been replacing many other fastening systems in the assembly of medical devices. And for good reasons! Adhesives come in many different forms, structural,...
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Optimizing an LED Curing System
9/7/2010
An Optimized LED Curing System is Essential for Process Efficiency As a relative newcomer to the Light-Curable Materials (LCM) industry, LED-curing lights continue to evolve as an ultimate replacement for the mercury-...
