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Featured Product - ProTek® Clear Weatherable Hard Coated Polyester

March 2016
ProTek® Clear Weatherable Hard Coated Polyester protects the second surface printed graphics from fading by blocking 99% of UV light in outdoor applications.

Tek Tip - How to Determine the Presence of a Primer

January 2016
Polyester film is a chemically inert thermoplastic material, in large part due to the biaxial orientation process (stretched in the machine and transverse directions), during manufacture. This property, while a desired benefit for many high performance differentiated, specialty, and industrial applications, can make polyester film challenging to print.

Tek Tip - When to Use a Hardcoated Film vs. Uncoated Film

January 2016
Determining when to use a hardcoated film over an uncoated film can often be a hard and complicated decision. There are 4 main considerations, that when answered, will quickly and easily help you determine when it is the best choice to use a hardcoated film.

Tekra News Volume 6 No. 2

December 2015
Highlights in this issue include the introduction of Tekra's new JetView™ Latex Backlit Polyester film, Mylar® Specialty Films (formerly DuPont Teijin Films™) new Melinex® product, and 3M™ Controltac™ Print Film 40C. There is also an article to help determine which characteristics to consider when choosing between a hardcoated and uncoated film.
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Press Release - Tekra had Great Success at the 2015 SGIA Expo!

November 2015
Tekra staff were kept busy at the 2015 SGIA Expo in Atlanta, GA last week providing solutions to their customers' film and adhesive needs.

Tekra News Volume 5 No. 4

May 2015
Highlights in this issue of "Tekra News" includes new products in our JetView™ Latex, JetView UV, and LEXAN™ product lines. 3M™ has a new thin Double Coated Tape that is great for HSE and LSE materials. Tekra has improved the ProTek Fine Texture coating and is also now able to add antimicrobial coating to our Marnot Matte and Anti-Glare products.
Hard Coated Antimicrobial Film Applications

Press Release - New Antimicrobial Coating for Marnot Mattes and Marnot Anti-Glare Films

April 2015
Antimicrobial protection can now be added as a custom option to the Marnot® Matte and Marnot® Anti-Glare hardcoat line. This antimicrobial additive has proven to be 99% effective in inhibiting the growth of five types of bacteria, including E. coli.

Tekra News Volume 5 No.2

October 2014
Highlights in this issue of "Tekra News include featured product articles on Marnot Advanced Low Iridescent Polyester, Dura-Go Static Cling, Industrial Polyester, and Biosensor Conductive Inks. In addition, Tekra has expanded their coating capabilities and will be exhibiting at the 2014 SGIA Expo in Las Vegas, NV, October 22-24.

Featured Product - CleanView/ANR

August 2014
CleanView/ANR hardcoated polyester film combines anti-fingerprint and anti-newton ring technology making touch screen applications easier to clean while reducing the rainbow colored patterns seen in the adjacent photo. In this article, read more on how CleanView/ANR polyester film is changing the landscape of touch screen and display applications.

Tek Tip - Custom Membrane Switch Components

July 2014
There are five main components of a membrane switch that each perform a specific function. This technical tip article breaks down in detail the five layers of the switch, what function each layer performs, and what type of materials that are available for each component.

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