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Since the first plane was constructed by the Wright Brothers with the tools, wood, and canvas available at an early 20th-century bicycle shop (plus a built-from-scratch 12-horsepower engine), aerospace advancements have always been constrained by...
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The aerospace industry just turned 120! We launched our guide to performance polymers in the aerospace industry to celebrate. In this blog, we...
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The defense industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, with many military advances eventually making their way into the civilian...
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Since playing a part in the birth of interchangeable parts, the U.S. defense industry has always been at the forefront of global manufacturing and...
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The U.S. defense industry has been supporting the brave men and women of our armed forces for over 240 years! For a look at the historical...
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In just 120 years, the aerospace industry has gone from a single bicycle shop to a massive global industry that helps humanity reach for the stars....
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PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is one of the most popular and widely utilized fluoropolymers in the world, known for its remarkable properties like...
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“An unprecedented number of new semiconductor wafer fabrication plants are now under construction or planned in the United States. These reflect...
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The etching and plasma deposition process is one of the most complex aspects of semiconductor manufacturing. The efficiency and yield of these...
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From cars to computers to medical devices, today’s world is built on semiconductors. The TriStar team has gotten to know this industry up close in...
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In recent years, fiber-reinforced composites have emerged as a viable alternative to traditional bronze plain bearings, and for good reason. As...
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Plastics are an integral part of our daily lives and are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical, and...
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In a recent conversation with a bearing manufacturer, I gained valuable insights into the world of low-friction bearings. These bearings can...
