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Utilizing Rapid Prototyping

January 28, 2016

With increasing time constraints and demand for samples and visual references, rapid prototyping became a necessity for companies to utilize. Here at SiTECH, we offer the

5 Tips for Creating an Effective Keypad

January 21, 2016

Not all keypads are created equal, so what is it that sets the best apart from the rest? Here are our 5 key ingredients to

Second Processes and Silicone Keypads

January 14, 2016

The reason second processes are used with silicone keypads and components is to convey the purpose of the individual key or component to the end

Lead Time for Your Project

January 7, 2016

The countdown to a New Year is a time when every second is taken in and valued. As one-year transitions into the next, we usually

Part Shrinkage and Complex Molding

December 24, 2015

Molded liquid silicone rubber keypads and components shrink after the demolding process. The materials we use at SiTech typically shrink approximately 2-3% after the demolding

The Difference Between Rapid Prototyping and a Finished Product

December 17, 2015

Have you ever walked into a hotel lobby looking for a snack and proceeded to grab a piece of fruit from a bowl, only to

Basics of Conductive Pills

December 10, 2015

Conductive pills are frequently used in silicone keypads to short out the traces of a shorting pad on a printed circuit board. These pills, are

Protective Coatings What is it and Do You Need It?

December 3, 2015

If you had a beautiful brand new Porsche, wouldn’t you want to protect the paint job? You’d be sure to park it away from other

Silicone Molding Methods – Advantages of Injection Molding

November 26, 2015

The process for injection molding liquid silicone rubber is a multistep process. Liquid silicone is provided in 2 barrels, an A and a B. The

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