Digital displays are an integral part of modern vehicle dashboards, household appliances, consumer electronics, and more. In applications like thermostats, cell phones, smart watches, and vehicles, displays allow a simplified, interactive experience for users. To make these digital display assemblies, manufacturers require a variety of die-cut components that, when combined, come together to make an impressive display that provides extreme clarity and a user-friendly experience, which we highlight below.
Topics: Thermal Management, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, EMI Shielding, LED Lighting, die cutting, 3M, 3m tape, thermal pad, thermal interface material, gasket, assembly, Thermal Gap Filler Pads, Polymer Science, converting, Films, Electronics, Thermal Gap Pad, tesa, displays
NEW 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tapes for EMI/RFI Solutions
Posted by Ben Hvidston
April 4, 2024 11:03 AM
EMI and RFI materials play an important role in preventing interference to devices with electronic components, and as technology continues advancing, the materials used in these applications must also support these advancements.
The Electronics Materials Division at 3M™ introduced three innovative electrically conductive tapes:
- 3M tape 5113SFT-50
- 3M tape 5113DFT-50
- 3M tape 1050TC-25
Topics: EMI Shielding, Material selection, 3M, Foil Tape, Electronics, Electrically Conductive Tapes
In the fast-paced world, electronics are now integrated into almost every aspect of human life. Solutions ensuring optimal performance and longevity are necessary to meet consumers’ expectations. Many converted electronic components are made using materials that address various challenges faced by electronics applications, including thermal management, electromagnetic interference (EMI), surface protection, and more.
Take a look below to see some of the custom solutions that enhance performance and function in applications with electronic components.
Topics: Thermal Management, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Foams, EMI Shielding, Surface Protection, Vent Material, die cutting, thermal pad, thermal interface material, gasket, Films, Electronics
Bio-Based Tapes and Foams: Greener Component Manufacturing
Posted by Lynn Zeheralis
January 3, 2024 11:39 AM
As interest from consumers to purchase products that are sustainably sourced and manufactured grows, companies around the globe are modifying their practices to include measures and policies to reduce their carbon footprint.
As a result, bio-based tapes and foams are emerging as more sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based products in industrial manufacturing. As these new subsets of materials draw more attention, some of our key supplier partners like Shihua®, tesa®, and Saint-Gobain have expanded their product lines to include bio-based materials.
Topics: Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Foams, Material selection, PSA, Sustainable Materials
Clean Room Manufacturing: Converting for Medical Applications
Posted by Brook Girkin
December 4, 2023 12:00 PM
What are Clean Rooms?
Clean rooms are controlled environments designed to maintain low levels of airborne particles and contaminants. They are used in a wide range of industries where cleanliness is paramount, including medical, electronics, biotechnology, display, aerospace, and more.
Topics: manufacturing techniques, medical device, die cutting, wound care device, assembly, medical, clean room, converting
Why P-THERM® Gap Fillers Are Essential for EV Battery Design
Posted by Ben Hvidston
November 1, 2023 8:45 AM
The rapid advancement of the electric vehicle (EV) market is no secret, and to keep pace with this progress, OEMs seek cutting-edge thermal management solutions that perform well and come at a reasonable cost.
Among essential materials used for heat management in EV batteries, thermal gap pads (aka thermal gap fillers) play a crucial role. Marian collaborates with suppliers like Polymer Science, whose partnership allows for development of high-quality thermal gap pad materials along with various other essential materials for managing heat in EVs.
We sat down with John Biddle, Vice President of Product Development at Polymer Science for a Q&A session where we discussed their contributions to the production of thermal management materials and the benefits they provide.
Topics: Thermal Management, EV, battery, Material selection, thermal interface material, Electric Vehicle, Thermal Gap Filler Pads, Automotive, Polymer Science, Thermal Gap Pad
Combining Intricate Laminations to Create Multifunctional Parts
Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to experience a sharp growth trajectory, generating process advancements and additional application requirements and needs. Marian has developed improved solutions to meet the industry’s most critical necessities for battery longevity, performance, and passenger safety.
Below we examine some of these requirements and the complex, die-cut EV components Marian manufactures to overcome common challenges related to the battery.
Topics: Thermal Management, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, EV, battery, die cutting, thermal pad, Formex, assembly
5 Factors to Help Us Determine Your Die Cutting Process
Posted by Lynn Zeheralis
June 2, 2023 8:43 AM
At Marian, we've developed and mastered numerous die cutting methods for manufacturing custom gaskets, seals, filters, vents, shields, thermal pads, etc. for our customers.
With a 25,000 square foot machine shop at our headquarters in Indianapolis and a full staff of machinists and electrical engineers at each of our locations around the globe, we are equipped to manufacture the highest-quality die-cut components using innovative, thin, flexible materials. Take a look at some of the die cutting processes we use to manufacture custom components and the application questions we ask our customers to help choose the best manufacturing process for their parts.
Topics: manufacturing techniques, die cutting, Laser cutting, Rotary
The Basics of the Rotary Die Cutting Process
Rotary die cutting is a common process used to manufacture simple two-dimensional labels, but rotary die cutting is used for more than just labels. Marian uses rotary die cutting to manufacture complex custom 3D components with multiple layers of differing geometries used in some of your favorite everyday products.
Topics: die cutting, Rotary
5 Things to Know About Wound Care Device Manufacturing
Posted by Katie Sullivan
November 2, 2022 11:26 AM
Many wound care device companies start with an innovative idea. Turning that idea into a mass-produced product can be extremely challenging. This concept is familiar to KitoTech Medical,a Seattle-based medical device company that develops wound care products. Kitotech was founded by Ronald Berenson, MD. Dr. Berenson is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years in biotech and medical device industry. Marian is proud to call KitoTech Medical a valued customer.
Topics: medical device, Medical PSA, Skin-Contact PSA, wound care device, FDA Registered