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Cleaning can be a critical first step in many manufacturing processes, particularly for the medical, aerospace, and electronics industries. Proper cleaning ensures that surfaces are free from contaminants, providing an adherent surface on the mating...
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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...
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Which liner material is best for my application? This is a question that we often hear from our manufacturing partners. To determine the most...
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Torlon PAI (Polyamide-Imide) is a high performance, melt-processable thermoplastic and is among the most expensive plastics on the market. Torlon can...
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The latest addition to Saint-Gobain’s Meldin® family of materials, the 7000 series offers a powerful combination of performance characteristics that...
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Applications for high-performance polyimides have always been limited by one concern above all other: cost. But today, Saint-Gobain’s latest series...
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TriStar’s Enhanced Materials Division (EMD) offers advanced technologies like plasma surface treatment and specialized polymer filtration membranes....
