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Heating is an important process in both stagnant and dynamic applications. In fact, controlled and uniform heating is an integral process for many critical applications that require specific temperature ranges to ensure crucial analysis or delivery. This is where flexible heaters are used. Most of these are polyimide film heaters, which are also known throughout the industry as Kapton® heaters....

Silicone rubber heaters are thin, flexible heating solutions that can be adhered or laminated to a variety of different substrates that require elevated, stable temperatures. Constructed using wire-wound or etched foil heating circuits that are then laminated between two thin layers of silicone, these resilient, reliable heaters are optimal for delivering uniform heat. Customized circuitries allow for heaters to have...

Easy application of heat where it is needed no matter the shapes, sizes, and dimensions is what adds to the wide popularity of silicon rubber heaters. Manufactured with wire or etched foil heating circuits placed between two “wafers” of silicone, these heating solutions are available in varying watt densities, dual voltages and multiple heated zones. In the last post, we...

The outbreak of COVID-19 is having a global impact. Today’s business reality is in a constant state of flux as companies educate themselves and adjust their business models to minimize risks presented by the spreading disease. COVID-19, the newest strain of coronavirus, was first reported in Wuhan, China, as a new type of pneumonia virus in December 2019. On March...

The medical device manufacturing industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world and is expected to become a $200 billion industry by 2025. Technology has been one of the key growth drivers, and it has been influenced by factors such as the emergence of new diseases, the existence of chronic illnesses, an aging population, and so on. As the...

Batteries have been an integral part of our way of life at both the consumer and industry level. They have been used to power various devices and machines over the last few centuries. However, much has changed regarding the technology and functionality of batteries. Demand has increased significantly due to the overwhelming number of new applications in the marketplace. These...

Birk Manufacturing, a well-known manufacturer and designer of high-quality thermal systems and flexible heaters, is all set to participate at SEMICON West 2019, to be held on July 09–11, 2019, at the Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco. You can meet the thermal system experts at Birk at #152. Prospective Opportunities Ahead for Birk Birk is eager to capitalize on this...

The medtech industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The increasing demand for high-quality medical instruments and devices is driving manufacturers to adopt new technologies in their designs. If you are working in said industry, it is important to know the trends and demands in it. Several tradeshows and conferences are organized in different parts of...

Laboratory diagnosis is an important part of any treatment. Although lab tests may appear simple and are an effective way for doctors to determine the course of treatment, they involve the use of advanced technologies and instruments. What are the new technologies in laboratory science? To learn more visit the Pittcon 2019 expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia,...

Dear Attendee, Thank you for joining us at booth number # 2856 during the MD&M West 2018. We had a great time at the event. We would like to credit this success to attendees like you, who have shown interest in our thermal heating solutions for the medical industry. We hope that you liked the product on display and conversations...