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The Importance of Thermoplastics in Telecommunications

Telecommunications is an essential part of our society, from the micro-level of sending emails for work to global-scale radio communications. Thus, our telecommunications infrastructure needs to be built from components...

Choosing Polystyrene for Thermoforming

Polystyrene is one of the most commonly used thermoplastics, best known for creating a lightweight foam used in packaging and insulation. However, polystyrene is much more versatile than most people...

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Understanding Plastic Recycling Numbers

On nearly all plastics, you'll see the embossed triangle of "chasing arrows" with a number inside. Most people associate this number with whether plastic can be recycled but it's a...

Using Clamshells for Product Packaging

When you need heavy-duty packaging to protect your product, but you also need it to be easy to open and attractive, clamshell packaging is a popular option. Our thermoforming company...

ABS-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Plastic: Everything You Need to Know

ABS is one of the most commonly used thermoplastics used in injection molding and thermoforming, but what makes it so popular, and is it the right material for your next...

Should You Choose High Temperature Thermoplastics

High-temperature thermoplastics, also called high-performance plastics, are a quickly growing segment of the polymers market used in highly specialized applications. Our thermoforming company in North Carolina is sharing an overview...

Thermoforming Plastics for Material Handling and Shipping

Global supply chains require effective, efficient material handling, and having the proper supplies and equipment improves operations, increases efficiency, and reduces the risk of products being damaged. Plastics play a...

Using PVC in Medical Supplies and Applications

Plastics are improving medical equipment and applications in limitless ways, from improving sterility and hygiene in medical settings to making screening and treatment more widely accessible and affordable. Polyvinyl chloride,...

Why Choose Polycarbonate Instead of Glass?

While glass has long been the standard material for windows, lenses, and other items where high transparency is necessary, polycarbonate has been replacing glass in numerous uses. What makes it...

Why Choose Polypropylene in Furniture Manufacturing

Choosing the right material for furniture manufacturing is challenging in today's market. Not only does it need to be durable and heavy-duty to stand up to daily wear and tear,...

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