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Application Story: Sealing for Outdoor LED Enclosure

Posted by Brook Girkin

June 8, 2026 10:56 AM

There are numerous factors that go into selecting materials for LED enclosures. Not only does the material have to withstand internal temperatures and pressures, but outdoor LED luminaires are also subject to inclement weather and other external liabilities.

Keep reading to learn more about a manufacturer of LED luminaires that needed a gasket solution to withstand a variety of conditions in order to meet an ideal lifespan and see how Marian helped manufacture an effective solution for their application.

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Topics: Manufacturing, BISCO Silicone, Silicone, Material selection, Die Cutting, Application Story, Assembly, Converting, Rogers Corporation

Application Story: Protective Film Tape with Raised Pull-Tab

Posted by Brook Girkin

June 1, 2026 2:31 PM

While consumers are used to their new electronic devices arriving with a film layer over a delicate component for surface protection, many don't realize that surface protection films are also used much earlier and throughout the manufacturing process.

Keep reading to learn more about a manufacturer of automotive instrument cluster and head-up display assemblies that needed a surface protection film tape that was easy to apply and remove.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Material selection, Die Cutting, Application Story, Assembly, Converting, Kiss-Cut

Application Story: EMI Shielding Part for LCD Display

Posted by Brook Girkin

March 24, 2026 4:29 PM

Many modern devices include some form of an LCD display. In order to operate successfully, LCD displays contain many sensitive components that must be shielded from EMI from nearby electronics.

Keep reading to learn more about a manufacturer of display and control units for electronic equipment that required a very specific fit for their EMI shield.

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Topics: EMI Shielding, Manufacturing, Material selection, Die Cutting, Application Story, 3M, Assembly, Converting

Application Story: Small, Precision Cut EMI Gaskets

Posted by Brook Girkin

January 28, 2026 12:30 PM

The automotive industry is full of different applications requiring die-cut components. From large to small, automotive components often require consistent, accurate, and automatic placement.

Keep reading to learn more about an automotive electronics manufacturer that needed a high volume of small parts and a converter with a solution to efficiently and precisely place them.

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Topics: EMI Shielding, Manufacturing, Material selection, Die Cutting, Application Story, Automated Assembly, Gasket, Assembly, Converting

Application Story: Mess-Free Thermal Management

Posted by Brook Girkin

November 19, 2025 12:29 PM

One of the many markets Marian converts custom components for is the LED industry. For over a decade, customers have turned to LED lighting as an environmentally friendly solution with a longer service life than conventional lighting.

Keep reading to learn more about a customer that removed conventional bulbs from existing lighting structures and retrofit them with LEDs and see how Marian helped them come up with a custom die-cut solution to improve their assembly process.

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Topics: Thermal Management, Manufacturing, Material selection, Die Cutting, Application Story, Thermal Pad, Assembly, Converting

Application Story: Improved Permanent Bonding Solution

Posted by Brook Girkin

September 24, 2025 4:13 PM

Marian's converting capabilities span across a very wide variety of industries. You may already know that we’re highly involved in the medical, battery, automotive, and consumer electronics industries (among many others), but you truly can find Marian parts all around you, even in the vending machines dispensing your favorite drinks and snacks.

Keep reading to learn more about a customer that manufactures and refurbishes beverage and vending machines and how they incorporated Marian custom die-cut components to improve the machines for a consistent user experience.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Acrylic Foam Tape, Material selection, Die Cutting, Application Story, 3M, PSA, Assembly, Converting

What You Should Know About Halogen-Free Tapes

Posted by Lynn Zeheralis

July 15, 2025 10:15 AM

Adhesive selection can be challenging, and it’s even more difficult in applications that generate heat like electronics, batteries, and more where the risk of fire is present. You can find many flame-retardant pressure sensitive adhesives on the market, but flame-retardant doesn’t necessarily mean halogen-free. So, if there are available options, why should you consider choosing a halogen-free tape?

Keep reading to see what classifies an adhesive as halogen-free, why you might consider a halogen-free tape in your next heat-generating application and learn more about some of the many halogen-free tapes available from tesa®.

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Topics: EV, HEV, Material selection, PSA, Converting, Sustainable Materials, Electronics, Tesa

Die-Cut Components in Digital Displays

Posted by Brook Girkin

September 23, 2024 12:00 PM

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.

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Topics: Thermal Management, EMI Shielding, LED Lighting, Die Cutting, 3M, Thermal Pad, TIM, Gasket, PSA, Assembly, Thermal Gap Filler Pads, Polymer Science, Converting, Films, Electronics, Thermal Gap Pad, Tesa, Displays

Cleanroom Manufacturing: Converting for Medical Applications

Posted by Brook Girkin

December 4, 2023 12:00 PM

 

What are Cleanrooms / Clean Rooms?

Cleanrooms/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.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Medical Device, Die Cutting, Wound Care Device, Assembly, Medical, Converting, Cleanroom

Medical Device Packaging for Converted Products

Posted by Katie Sullivan

March 29, 2022 1:01 PM

When designing a medical device, the device is the focus. It must be safe and effective. It also must be packaged!

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Topics: Medical Device, Medical PSA, Wound Care Device, Medical, Converting

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