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A Look into the Demand Drivers If you are like me, you are confused by the inconsistencies of the industry forecast reporting vs. what the living experience is. In my opinion, the jump in demand …

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The Benefit of POLYCARBONATE in Semiconductor Process Tools The invention of polycarbonate has profoundly affected so many industries, including automotive and architecture, for windows and …

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The ULTEMate Amorphous Polymer for Semiconductor Applications If you spend much time working on applications for the Process Tools used to make IC chips on wafers, then you have likely come across p …

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Meet The Tensiles: Strength, Modulus & ElongationIf you are like me, you often wonder how to assess a plastic material for an application based on its Tensile properties. What do they even mean? L …

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Flexing Your Muscles - Defining Flexural Properties in PlasticsFlexing Your Muscles In the stress analysis of plastics, the question is often asked “What is the strength of a given material?” …

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Introduction Plastic materials were prevalent in etch chamber in applications that were used to secure wafers such as retaining rings, secure components with applications such as screws & pin …

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