by Michael Yu | Sep 7, 2024 | Case Study, Industry Application, Material Selection
In a previous article (for more details, click here), we analyzed the physical properties, chemical properties, and manufacturing applications of metalloids. This article will focus on their origins, who discovered them, and where they got their names. We also...
by Michael Yu | Sep 6, 2024 | Industry Application, Material Selection
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG or PET-G) is manufactured preciously and widely used in modern 3D printers. PETG material is also being used to manufacture food containers and bottles. In a previous post (for details, click here) we discussed the physical and...
by Michael Yu | Aug 30, 2024 | Design Guide, Industry Application
Etching is a well-known art discipline, but artists might not have expected that it is also a well-known manufacturing discipline. This article will explore the differences between this process in the two worlds. What is Etching Technology? There is a reason...
by Michael Yu | Aug 29, 2024 | Design Guide, Material Selection
Quick Grab: What do methyl methacrylate and pufferfish have in common? Published answer: They are both highly toxic but otherwise so valuable that the manufacturers (In this context it equates to gourmet) know it’s poisonous, yet they still gravitate to it. This...
by Michael Yu | Aug 28, 2024 | Material Selection
Polyamide is a famous material used for a wide range of applications. Although many articles would tell you it is “also known as nylon”, the two are not the same, and polyamide has many different properties. This article will take you through a study of...
