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.
Topics: EMI Shielding, Material selection, 3M, Foil Tape, Electronics, Electrically Conductive Tapes
Custom Converted Solutions for Electronics Applications
Posted by Brook Girkin
March 4, 2024 1:00 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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