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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota:  General Label Inc., an innovative leader in the high-tech printing industry, has recently invested in a new piece of machinery.  The new roll-to-roll screen printing press prints high-performance...

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What are membrane switches? Membrane switches are a type of user interface made up of a number of layers. These layers include: The graphical overlay Spacer layers Circuit layers Adhesive...

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Printed electronics are at the forefront of electronics manufacturing techniques. The word revolutionary gets thrown around a bit too much these days, but printed electronics truly fit the bill: They’ve...

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Want to create an electronic device or a user interface that provides a better overall experience? Tactile feedback technology can help. Tactile feedback devices—sometimes called haptic technology—can help immerse your...

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The definition of printed electronics “Printed electronics” is a broad term that encompasses any electronics created by printing onto a variety of substrates. Conductive and semiconductive inks, as well as...

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Membrane switches are circuits which enable users to interface with a device using pressure. These switches are made up of layers of circuitry, adhesives, and a graphical overlay. Tactile membrane...

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To improve the user experience, LEDs are often incorporated into membrane switches. These LEDs can serve multiple functions, including:   Making the display easier to read Signaling when a switch...

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Choosing the right membrane switch can be a challenge. There are so many questions, like: Which material should I use if I need certain graphics printed on my switch? Which...

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What are tolerances? Tolerances are the permissible limits of variation to enable a product or its parts to work properly, aesthetically, and safely. Tolerances span a variety of measurable physical...

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: General Label Inc., a locally owned and operated print shop that specializes in materials converting and high-tech printing solutions, has recently completed its Phase 2 Audit and been...

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New product introduction (NPI) is a process that’s improved through experience and iteration. At its core, NPI is about accurately planning and predicting the steps involved in designing, manufacturing, and...

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Why new product launches are so difficult Businesses are faced with a number of hurdles when introducing new products to the market. These hurdles include: Limited resources. Anyone can come...

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