Medical device housings can crack, discolor, and become brittle or sticky after repeated exposure to aggressive disinfectants. The choice of plastic can therefore have a significant impact on the service life of a medical device.

Both hot-plate welding and infrared welding are used to join plastic parts. One method contacts the parts; the other does not.

Plastic parts with a round energy director can produce stronger, more consistent welds than parts with a sharp energy director.

These tips can help you avoid problems with ultrasonic welding.

Compliant mechanisms are jointless, elastic structures that reduce costs and simplify product designs. These single-piece flexible structures elastically deform without joints to produce a desired functionality.