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The difference between corona and plasma surface treatments

Surface treatments are often needed when bonding low-surface energy substrates, but confusion between corona and plasma treatments clouds the decision of which process to use.

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Staking materials and properties

Staking has many uses and benefits, but the question of what materials to use is always a top consideration. Topics include epoxies, silicones, and hot melt.

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Robotics and Automation in Fluid and Adhesives Dispensing

Automation greatly impacts modern business and personal life, and this is particularly evident in applications involving machines used for dispensing and mixing.

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Static Mixers for Adhesives

Static mixers can take any number of forms, each suited to particular applications and with unique advantages and disadvantages.

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Thermoplastic Materials in 3-D Printing

3-D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has seen an enormous uptick in the past decade due to reduced entry costs and increased DIY interest, but it's actually a relatively old technology.

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