Silicon wafers form an indispensable part of the semiconductor industry, powering everything from your fitness watch and smartphone to complex computers. But rising costs, combined with concerns about the environmental impact of discarded wafers have increased the demand for reclaiming […]
By now you have heard commercials touting the benefits of “minimally invasive dentistry.” The practice focuses on early intervention and on restoring teeth while preserving the healthy tooth structure. A key feature of this holistic trend involves dentistry with air […]
Beautiful wrought iron patio furniture, elegant cabinetry and charming headboards can hide for decades under layers of rust and paint. The challenge of uncovering long-forgotten beauty may seem daunting. But restoration efforts gain a significant boost with micro-abrasive blasting for […]
After years of dreaming about that 1956 Chevy Bel Air in Grandpa’s garage, you have decided to dive in. You have the time. You have the garage space. Let the restoration begin! No doubt about it, you have a big […]
On an average day in the United States, nearly 141 thousand people undergo surgical procedures in operating rooms filled with stainless steel instruments, equipment and implants. Surgeons repair damaged blood vessels, remove brain tumors and replace joints in delicate surgeries […]
In 2017, over 600,000 students received post-secondary degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) fields in the United States. The majority of those students spent hours each semester in university laboratories. For many of them, micro-abrasive blasting provided the […]
At any given moment, an average of almost 10,000 planes fly in the sky worldwide. Down on the ground, nearly 1.5 billion vehicles transport billions of people and goods. Furthermore, one out of every 25 of those people will have […]
Micro-abrasive blasting offers solutions for a wide range of applications, from etching and cutting to deburring, cleaning and surface preparation. For all of these applications, the basics are the same. Precisely graded abrasive media are mixed with compressed air and […]
Engineers, artisans and workers in a host of industries have long realized the benefits of micro abrasive blasting. They know, too, that the success of a blasting job depends in great part on the type of abrasive media employed. […]
Since its inception in 1984, 3D printing has steadily evolved to include powerful applications for medicine, manufacturing, aerospace and other industries. Also known as additive manufacturing, the technology offers clear advantages in cost reduction, customization, speed and flexibility. While […]