Custom compound helps bring eye-grabbing vending machines to life Pyramid Technologies is the leading developer of American-made bill acceptor modules—a key component of vending and amusement machines of all kinds. Recently, the innovative company had a brainstorm—what if they could … Continue reading
Case Studies: PC Applications
A Smooth Operator
October 21, 2013 By
Quality and Global Capabilities are Key Requirements to Manufacturer of Plumbing Products Continue reading
Lot-To-Lot Color Critical For Keyboard Application
October 21, 2013 By
In the mid-1960s, the development of a single LED telephone for trial by the Veterans Administration seemed a one-of-a-kind invention. Ed Prentke, rehabilitation engineer, teamed-up with student Barry Romich to create the device for use by veterans with communication difficulties. … Continue reading
Bezel Demands Durability, Critical Color
October 21, 2013 By
Tektronix and RTP Company joined forces with PolyCast Inc. of Tigard, OR to develop a material for use in an Oscilloscope ring bezel. The bezel, which houses indicator lights, controls and displays measures 16 in x 7 in x 1 … Continue reading
Photoluminescent Material
October 15, 2013 By
Traditional overhead lighting, which often becomes obscured by smoke, is under scrutiny. During emergency evacuations, people need a clearly identified egress path. Continue reading
Plugged Into A Solution
October 14, 2013 By
Multi Property Compound Solves Impact Challenge Allowing Product Expansion Matt Smith, Vice President of Manufacturing for SmartPlug Systems, describes his family as “lifelong sailors,” and recalls being practically “raised onboard a boat.” So it wasn’t surprising that, as an adult, … Continue reading
Slot Machine Fascia Bar
October 1, 2013 By
Creating “the most entertaining products in the world” is no small feat. Yet, that is the mission of WMS Gaming as they manufacture and globally market casino gaming devices and systems. Continue reading
Golf Putter Sight
October 1, 2013 By
For most athletes, perhaps the most prized competitive skill is well developed hand-eye coordination. If you don’t believe it, try putting a dimpled white ball into a hole from just three feet away. While being watched. For money! Continue reading
Protective Helmet
September 26, 2013 By
Sometimes human lives connect in mysterious ways and often it seems they do so for a purpose. Sonny Bono. Michael Kennedy. Wendy Moore. Continue reading
Handheld Breath Analyzer
September 26, 2013 By
Drunk driving offenders in many states now have a choice: Forfeit their license or test their breath alcohol content before and while driving with the LifeSafer™ Interlock device. Continue reading
