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A polyimide/Kapton® heater is a type of flexible heater made using a thin and lightweight polyimide film called Kapton® that was created by the DuPont company. It is a high-performance material that is resistant to high temperatures, chemicals, and radiation, making it ideal for use in heating applications where other materials would fail.

At the conclusion of our webinar, Flex and Rigid-Flex PCBs: Technical Issues In Data Sets, we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Zachary Walker, Product Manager of Flex and Rigid-Flex Circuits at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog.

The two main categories of 3D modeling can be defined as solid modeling and surface modeling. Solid modeling consists of extruding and cutting away from solid geometric volumes. This is great for subtractive and additive manufacturing methods such as milling and 3D printing.

A flexible heater typically consists of a heating element, such as a thin film of metal, sandwiched between two layers of flexible insulating material. The heating element is connected to electrical power, and when the power is turned on, the heating element generates heat. The heat is transferred to the surface that the flexible heater is in contact with, providing a localized heating effect.

Designing flexible heaters requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure cost-effective manufacturing without compromising performance or quality. In this blog post, we will explore the top tips for designing flexible heaters that can be manufactured efficiently and economically.

The advent of 3D printing has drastically changed how products and designs come to market. From rapid prototyping to personalized manufacturing, 3D printing offers endless possibilities. However, to harness its full potential, designers must understand the unique considerations and constraints associated with this transformative technology.

At the conclusion of our webinar, Adding Keypads and Cables to Your Injection-Molded Enclosure, we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Steven J. Goodman, User Interface & Cable Assembly Product Manager at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog.

Legacy design is a term used to describe technology, systems, and products that were developed in the past and are still being manufactured and supported. A main concern with legacy designs is dealing with hardware and software components that are no longer actively supported or improved by the original vendor and may no longer be compatible with newer technologies.

At the conclusion of our webinar, Challenges Designing and Manufacturing Lithium-Ion Battery Packs, we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Randy Ibrahim, Battery Development Consultant at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog.

Flexible heating elements have been used in various devices and applications for decades, but in recent years, flexible heaters have become increasingly used and relied upon in the medical industry. There are several reasons for this, but most importantly, they offer a wide range of benefits that other types of heaters simply cannot match.