Posts Written by: Garrett Abare

When it comes to managing heat in today’s high-power electronics, choosing the right thermal interface material can make or break a design. The T-Global TG-A1660 is an ultra-soft, high-performance thermal pad designed for demanding applications that require both...

The Better Way to Bond 3M™ VHB™ Tape eliminates screws, welds, and rivets with a clean, permanent acrylic-foam bond that distributes stress and improves appearance. The RP-Series is a versatile choice for bonding metals, plastics, and painted surfaces across...

ECCOSORB® AN is a carbon-loaded, multilayer polyurethane foam absorber tailored for broadband free-space RF absorption. It’s engineered to reflect less than –17 dB of normal incident energy at frequency ranges determined by its thickness. Key Performance Advantages...

Overview of Double Sided Repostionable Tape 3M™ 9415PC is part of 3M’s Repositionable Tape family—a series of engineered double-coated tapes designed for applications that require one or both sides to be easily removed, repositioned, or reused. Unlike standard...

Introduction: Why Phase-Change TIMs Matter In modern power electronics, managing heat between components like MOSFETs, IGBTs, and modules is critical. Poor thermal transfer raises junction temperatures, reduces reliability, and limits performance. Phase-change thermal...

In the world of thermal interface materials (TIMs), silicone-based pads have long been favored for their compliance, stability, and durability. But one persistent drawback is silicone oil migration (often called oil bleed). Over time and under thermal stress, the...

Autonomous robots are moving from concept to everyday workhorses — navigating warehouses, picking orders, assisting in hospitals, farming fields, and performing complex inspection tasks. To deliver this level of autonomy, robots must combine AI computing, high-density...

Autonomous drones are no longer niche tech—they’re critical tools in logistics, surveillance, agriculture, inspection, and defense. These high-performance UAVs pack advanced sensors, batteries, cameras, and processors into lightweight airframes. But as electronics...

Hydrogen fuel cells are moving from prototypes to commercial vehicles, backup power systems, and stationary energy units. Inside every stack are hundreds of individual cells that must remain perfectly sealed. Without the right gasketing, fuel and air can leak, water...

Overview of Rogers Arlon 99730N008 Rogers Arlon 99730N008 is an electrically conductive adhesive film from the Thermabond® line. It’s an uncured silicone rubber film that bonds two surfaces while maintaining electrical continuity and transferring heat. Delivered in a...

When designing electronics, there’s often a tradeoff between thermal conductivity and mechanical compliance. Many materials that transfer heat well can be stiff, requiring high clamping force and risking damage to sensitive components. On the other hand, softer pads...

Precision EMI Shielding and Grounding in a Flexible Format When designing advanced electronic devices, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding are critical for performance and reliability. Traditional solutions like screws,...

In high-performance gasketing and sealing, consistency and dimensional stability can make the difference between a robust product and a costly failure. PORON® Dura-Shape® polyurethane was engineered to solve one of the most common pain points in foam gasketing —...

In modern electronics and power systems — from industrial drives to aerospace modules — thermal management is a mission-critical challenge. Devices generate heat, and if that heat isn’t effectively transferred away, performance, reliability, and lifespan can suffer....

Modern electronics run hotter and denser than ever. Heat must move efficiently from chips, power modules, and GPUs into heat sinks or chassis. Air gaps and surface roughness create thermal bottlenecks; thermal grease can migrate or pump out over time. Phase Change...

When most people think about solar energy, the focus is on panels converting sunlight to electricity or inverters turning DC into AC. Yet hidden behind the glass and electronics is an unsung group of materials that keep these systems reliable for decades — gaskets and...

Heat is one of the biggest threats to electronics reliability. Even tiny surface irregularities create air pockets that block heat flow from power devices, LEDs, or processors to a heat sink. THERM-A-GAP PAD 10 solves this problem by providing a soft, silicone-based,...

Circular EMI gaskets and washers are precision-engineered shielding components that maintain electrical continuity and environmental integrity across bolted interfaces and waveguide flanges. They are essential for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency...

When electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection and environmental sealing need to live together in one gasket, Parker Chomerics CHO-SEAL® conductive elastomers are an industry standard. Two of the most widely specified are CHO-SEAL 1298 and CHO-SEAL 1299 —...

When engineers specify silicone sponge for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability commercial applications, the most common callouts are AMS-3195 and AMS-3196. These long-standing SAE Aerospace Material Specifications define the performance of closed-cell silicone...

When you’re designing custom gaskets, pads, or thermal interface components, there are several cutting methods available — die cutting, waterjet cutting, laser cutting, and knife cutting. Many assume the choice is mostly about production volume, but in practice about...

Managing heat inside compact electronics can be challenging, especially when surfaces aren’t perfectly flat or clamping force is limited. Therm-A-Gap® HCS10 from Parker Chomerics solves that problem — it’s a highly conformable, flame-retardant thermal gap filler that...

Saint-Gobain’s Norseal® silicone foams are widely used in demanding applications because they balance thermal stability, flame performance, weather resistance, and durability. Among the lineup, F-12, F-15, and F-20 cover a useful span of compliance, firmness, and...