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.
Lynn Zeheralis
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Bio-Based Tapes and Foams: Greener Component Manufacturing
Posted by Lynn Zeheralis
January 3, 2024 11:39 AM
Topics: Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Foams, Material selection, PSA, Sustainable Materials
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
From Locations Across the World, Marian Delivers a Successful Solution to HumanWare
It's difficult to prove the true value of working with a company that has a large global footprint. This application story demonstrates how Marian's global footprint paired with quick action by our material experts resulted in an effective solution for HumanWare, who was on a tight timeline.
In just 7 days from initial contact, Marian was able to work through the design and material selection processes, rapidly manufacture prototypes, and deliver a preliminary order of die-cut parts. Keep reading to learn more.
Topics: die cutting, Application Story, Global Footprint
Masking can seem like a "simple" process that is often accomplished with masking tape slit to common widths and applied by hand to protect surfaces from paint, contamination, or damage. Similar to surface protection tapes, masking materials are often discarded long before the final product reaches the customer. So what benefits are seen by changing from rolls of tape to die-cuts specific for your application?
Topics: Surface Protection, Masking, Die-Cut Masking
On-Demand Webinar: Die-Cut Surface Protection Solutions
Posted by Lynn Zeheralis
August 16, 2018 9:17 AM
Marian recently hosted a 30-minute webinar with tesa® that discussed many of their surface protection films and tapes, including key features, and the benefits your company can see by implementing die-cuts into your processes and final products. Watch our webinar, and as an added bonus, request and speak with one of our material experts.
Topics: Surface Protection, Webinar
Changes in altitude, humidity, temperature, and atmospheric pressure can cause the internal pressure of a sealed enclosure to increase or decrease significantly. Engineers integrate vents into the design of their enclosures to equalize the pressure and prevent problems such as condensation (and shorting of electronics), fogging, discoloration, leaks (failure of the seal), and other failures. Learn how the help of protective vents can keep these issues from arising.
Topics: Vent Material
Die-Cut Surface Protection Materials: Worth the Investment?
Posted by Lynn Zeheralis
March 5, 2018 8:00 AM
Many product manufacturers choose to protect critical product surfaces with custom cut surface protection films and tapes, but why invest in materials that may be disposed of before ever reaching the hands of the final customer? While this is sometimes the case, surface protection materials add more value to your products than you may realize.
Topics: Surface Protection, Films
Open Cell Foam or Closed Cell Foam: Which is Better?
Posted by Lynn Zeheralis
January 31, 2018 8:46 AM
When selecting a foam for your application, have you ever wondered if open or closed-cell foams are more effective? At Marian, we recommend materials based on a product’s application. This is certainly true when it comes to foam materials for use as gaskets. This means in order to recommend the best material, our first step is to understand the conditions, forces, stress and other requirements the gasket will experience in your application.
Topics: Foams