Category: Industrial and Manufacturing
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How Vacuum Metallization Achieves its Highly Reflective Properties
Written by: Denton Vacuum, LLC Summary: The process of vacuum metallization requires numerous steps. The process of vacuum metalizing involves the evaporation of metals – most commonly aluminum – inside a tightly sealed vacuum chamber. Upon completion, a uniform metalized layer is produced from the metal byproducts. The Beginning Phases Typically, you’ll see thermal evaporation…
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Ion Beam Source Technology: Breaking Down the Advantages
The use of ion beams has transcended the deposition industry. There are numerous advantages to using ion beam sputter deposition over plasma or evaporation methods. The amount of flexibility that ion beam technology offers to substrates makes this method a high performance choice. Brief Introduction Ion beam sputter deposition utilizes an ion beam as the…
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Oligonucleotide Synthesis: The Basics
Summary: Learn the ins-and-outs of oligonucleotide synthesis. Oligonuclotide synthesis is process used to create primers with methods like the replication of PCR. A relatively easy but useful process, Oligo synthesis has been a key part in the advancement of laboratory procedures. Chemical structures or nucleic acid fragments are synthesized in various sizes with an extreme…
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Searching for Diseases and Cures
Summary: Scientists are devising new methods to detect viruses with relative certainty. Part of the challenge that comes with treating a disease like malaria is being able to track the infection before the patient succumbs to it. In these battles of time, every hour counts and more effort is being put into solutions that allow…
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Choosing the Right Bed for You
Written by: Foam Factory, Inc. Getting plenty of quality rest is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Choosing the right bed to fit all your needs helps you obtain the sleep your body requires. But, with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to narrow down all the possibilities and find…
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The Basics of Anti-Microbial Coatings
Anytime there is an opening into the body, such as when a catheter is used, micro-organisms can fester. Medical devices are a necessity, but without proper treatment can also lead to infections. Microorganisms, including bacteria, infiltrate the body through these openings and slow the healing process or create entirely new problems. Anti-microbial coatings applied with…
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Uses of foam in child safety
Written by Foam Factory Foam is used in several ways to promote children and toddlers’ safety. When your child or toddler comes at the age that they move a lot or start jumping around, it is important to ensure that they are kept safe from any injury or fall. For this, you might consider placing…
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Using cushions to maintain posture
Written by The Foam Factory Whether we are sitting, sleeping or standing, maintaining a good posture is essential. Sometimes sofas can be too deep or too low. This creates a slouched posture. Your knees should also usually be at the same height as your hips when you are sitting. Your posture can also slump if…
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Easy Access to Memory Foam Mattresses in Canada
By Canada Foam by Mail One of the most important pieces of furniture in your entire house is actually in the bedroom. No matter how much you love or spend on other pieces, you won’t be using them for roughly eight hours of your day for one of the most important functions we know: sleeping.…
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Natural and Organic Mattresses: What They Mean and How They Help
Written by: Carlo Badalamenti The natural and organic trends are alive and thriving in the United States and Canada. Even our mattresses and bedding can conform to these new standards for healthy living. There are several advantages to choosing either natural or organic materials, but you should know what you’re buying. With this breakdown, you’ll…