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    The Future of Automation: Printed Electronics & Printed Sensors

    “Meet George Jetson.” “His boy Elroy” “Daughter Judy” “Jane his Wife” “Their dog Astro” Smart home automation concept on virtual screen. Did we just catch you singing the theme song to the hit cartoon, “The Jetsons” of the 60s and 80’s era? If so, you recall watching (probably with a curious mind) the futuristic cartoon… July 22, 2020

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    How DuraTech Created a Simple Little Solution For a Big Problem

    The situationFor some time, DuraTech had been printing flexible membrane switches for a medical equipment manufacturer. These membranes are connected to a cable that’s routed through an assembly, which is then built into the X-ray machine. The problem arose when the manufacturer began experiencing intermittent failures of LEDs on its X-ray battery indicators at the rate of… July 7, 2020

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    Reaping the Benefits of DuraTech’s Community Garden

    DuraTech planted the seed for a company wellness program back in 2015. What started as a team member suggestion, has grown into a successful program that helps educate team members about wellness through a variety of resources and activities. Since then, a group of team members formed a wellness committee and created a mission statement… June 16, 2020

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    The Future is Here With In-Mold Electronics

    Imagine creating products that offer consumers increased simplicity, enhanced performance and jaw-dropping beauty – and doing so with cheaper production costs and less waste – making it more environmentally friendly. Not possible, you say? Think again. Think: “In-mold electronics (IME),” a promising technology that has numerous industries beginning to sit up and take notice. While… May 12, 2020

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    An Engineer’s Perspective of Incorporating In-Mold Electronics (IME)

    We’ve all heard the saying: “Think outside the box.” Simply put, thinking outside the box means you are willing to consider different methods and solutions to reach your outcome. But why should we do it? Just think of how the world would look if we continued using the same tried and true processes. There would… April 27, 2020

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    Screen Printing and Sustainability

    Introduction The word, ‘sustainability,’ appears in an increasing number of industry conversations and marketing materials as businesses of all sizes become more aware of their impact on communities and the environment. But, what does ‘sustainability’ actually mean, especially for the screen printing business – a manufacturing process that has historically employed inks, solvents and other… April 22, 2020

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    Your Guide to Choosing the Right In-Mold Decorator

    In-mold decorating (IMD) – or in-mold labeling (IML) as it’s sometimes called – has been around for decades as a way to enhance product aesthetics and functionality, as well as solidify brand identities in the minds of consumers. However, IMD suppliers are not all created equally. And because IMD can be an involved, complicated process,… April 9, 2020

  • NFC Tags: A Mobile Solution for Engaging with Customers

    You most likely played the game “Tag” on the playground as a kid. The premise to this activity is easy. You all run around trying to avoid the kid who is “it” until they tag someone. Then, the tagged person becomes “it,” and the original “it” person runs away to avoid being tagged again. Although… February 18, 2020

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    The Benefits of Combining Digital Printing and Screen Printing

    DuraTech Industries has both screen printing and digital printing capabilities. Both offer our customers varying advantages as separate printing processes. However, every so often, a customer has a project where digital printing is the ideal process, but may require combining it with some print elements from screen printing, or vice versa. You might be asking,… August 27, 2019

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    Advantages of Early Collaboration When Designing Membrane Switches

    It can happen quite quickly: Your team has an intuitive idea for a new product; you pitch it to your customers; they jump on board and push for a quick launch date; you assign one of your industrial designers to illustrate the concept; you approach your contract manufacturer with the design and quickly discover there… August 13, 2019