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Preventing Outgassing in Keypad Assemblies

February 2, 2017

When dealing with a sealed keypad assembly, there is one important factor that is often overlooked. Does any of the material used within that

Benefits of ITAR-Compliant Military Keypads

January 26, 2017

To the average consumer, the term “ITAR“ might sound like the next line of Apple inventions following the iPad, iPod, or iPhone. However, for those

Methods of Injecting Silicone Rubber

January 19, 2017

There are various methods of injecting silicone rubber into a mold, some good and some bad. Two very important things to consider when designing an

Benefits of Backlighting

January 12, 2017

When Apple computers released the first Macbook with a backlit keyboard, consumers went wild. Such a simple design perk had a remarkable effect on the

Customize Your Design with Color

January 5, 2017

One of the more popular growing trends in silicone rubber component & keypad manufacturing is the utilization of colors in the design. While the generic

How Rapid Prototyping can Create a Better Final Product

December 29, 2016

With so much competition in business today, nobody can afford to launch a product that is not up to par. This type of miscue can

Recommended Storage Conditions

December 22, 2016

Often customers ask the question, “What is the shelf-life of your molded silicone keypads & components”, and the answer isn’t always as straight forward as

Why Weatherproof and Wear Resistant Parts are Important

December 15, 2016

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the weather turns colder and the season changes, everyone can begin looking forward to December. However,

Methods of Molding

December 8, 2016

When determining your silicone rubber provider, it is important to consider what method of molding you would like your silicone product to have. There are

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