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DuraTech Responds to COVID-19 by Making Face Shields
DuraTech Makes Face Shields in Response to COVID-19 DuraTech remains committed to supporting our communities fighting COVID-19. In response to the growing need of face shields, we are now converting approved material to create two types of face shields; a disposable and rigid. Made with a die cutting process, both types will be supplied to… April 14, 2020
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DuraTech Announces 1st Commercial Production of IME
DuraTech Partners with Watlow to produce new IME temperature controller. DuraTech Industries, which provides high-quality custom label printing services for customers worldwide, today is announcing its first commercial production of In-Mold Electronics (IME). IME combines all of the benefits of In-Mold Decorating with printed, conductive inks, creating a unique solution to user experiences. Watlow, a global supplier of industrial electric thermal solutions, has successfully applied DuraTech’s IME technology to the design and production of their new industrial controller, the Watlow PM Plus. February 14, 2020
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DuraTech Industries Expands Manufacturing Facility in La Crosse
April 19, 2017 DuraTech Industries Inc., which provides high-quality custom label printing services for customers worldwide, today is breaking ground on a 47,000-square-foot expansion to the company’s manufacturing facility in La Crosse. The $7.5 million project will help DuraTech continue to meet the growing demand for its products, and is expected to result in the… April 28, 2017
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DuraTech IME Featured in Design-2-Part Magazine
DuraTech Industries Printed Electronics and IME are featured in the February/March issue of Design-2-Part Magazine. In summary, DuraTech Industries is using a new technology called in-mold electronics (IME) to print electronics on bendable plastic, which may replace traditional manual switches and switch boxes. The process involves printing electronics and decorations on a clear plastic substrate that is… February 22, 2017
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Membrane Switch Handling Guidelines
When handling a membrane switch, it is imperative that you follow the correct procedures to avoid damage to the circuit, membrane tail, LEDs and dome keys. We have prepared a comprehensive guide on properly handling membrane switches. Download the guide November 15, 2016
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DuraTech Wins IMDA Award
June 14, 2016 DuraTech Industries won the Gold Award for Best Prototype Part at the recent 2016 TopCon and IMDA Symposium held in Franklin, Tennessee June 6 and 7 2016. The winning prototype is a traditional in-mold decorated (IMD) label with the addition of functional circuit inks after the graphic inks. The end result is a single piece… June 14, 2016
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DuraTech Initiates 6-S Quality System
To augment our continuous improvement efforts, DuraTech Industries has created a 6-S Quality System initiative for our La Crosse facility. The 6-S Quality System is a way to get in control and stay in control of workplace housekeeping and organization. The 6-S Quality System increases workplace efficiency and employee productivity by involving everyone in the… December 28, 2015
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Marine Performance Digital Labels
DuraTech Industries can now offer a digital printed construction that can pass the performance requirements for a marine environment. Independent testing was done at authorized labs to test for durability, weather resistance, abrasion and chemical resistance. Included in the testing which the digital printed parts passed are the Weather O Meter, Xenon Arc, gloss loss… August 24, 2015