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Tom Brown, Inc. Teams with Makana to fight COVID-19

Date: 5-21-20May 21, 2020

Through his travels in southeast Asia, Dr. David Mathews observed a high volume of air pollution and its effects on local populations. An orthopedic surgeon…
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Upper Saint Clair STEAM Program Partners with Tom Brown, Inc.

Date: 5-8-20May 8, 2020

Since 2019, Tom Brown, Inc. has collaborated with the Upper Saint Clair STEAM Program. Through USC’s Innovation and Consulting course, STEAM courses—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,…
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Protective Tapes for Ski and Snowboard Manufacturing

Date: 10-14-19October 15, 2019

One of the best parts of my job is learning what our customers do and how they manufacture their products. Once in a while you…
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The Advantages of Large Format Die Cut Parts

Date: 1-8-19

Some assemblies require die cut parts that are much larger than what is typically associated with tapes, gaskets, and other similar products. Examples include gaskets…
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Understanding How Tapes Wet Out and Stick

Date: 12-11-18December 11, 2018

Adhesion is the ability of dissimilar surfaces to bond or stick to one another. Adhesion science is multifaceted and cannot be completely explained in a…
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When to Use Transfer Adhesives Versus Double Coated Tapes

Date: 11-6-18

I often get a bewildered look when I talk about selecting a transfer adhesive versus a double coated tape. Most people aren’t familiar with the…
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How Material Selection Affects Die Cut Part Costs

Date: 7-17-18October 24, 2018

As mentioned in an earlier blog post, material selection, types of equipment used, and form factor or part presentation all affect the cost of die…
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Benefits of Acrylic Foam Tapes for Utility Trailer Fabrication

Date: 7-3-18July 2, 2018

A utility trailer is an important piece of equipment for their owners. It might be transporting tools or equipment to a job site, or it…
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Understanding Die Cutting Costs

Date: 6-19-18June 19, 2018

Die cutting costs are driven by three main factors:Material SelectionProcessing EquipmentForm Factor or Part PresentationMaterial SelectionThe material (or materials) that will be die cut are…
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Re-Glazing Curtain Wall Units With 3M Structural Glazing Tape

Date: 6-5-18October 24, 2018

In our last blog post, we went through the process to de-glaze unitized and cassette curtain wall units that had been previously glazed using 3M’s…
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