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Tekra News Volume 10 No. 3

December 2019
As we enter the New Year, Tekra looks to improve and remain an important resource for you. In this issue we go over new resources available, electronic assembly solutions, how to choose the right backlit media, the advantages of buying direct and much more!
Electronic flex circuit

Tekra Fundamentals - What Is Polyester Film Used For?

November 2019
Melinex® & Mylar® polyester films have a wide range of uses. Read more about common applications for polyester film, as well as reasons why you should use polyester over other film types.

Tekra News Volume 10 No. 2

October 2019
Joining us in celebrating our 10 Year Tekra News Anniversary! Learn more about picking the exciting change at Tekra in the last decade, the right media for your application, and using Mylar® or Melinex® polyester as a casting media.
PEN Film Solar Panel

Tekra Fundamentals - What are the Differences between PEN Film and PET Film?

September 2019
Learn more about the differences between PEN film and PET film, as well as common applications.

Tekra News Volume 10 No. 1

July 2019
Heat up your summer with the latest in Tekra News! We dive into a label topcoat that supports six print methods, ease of processing with Tekra hardcoated films, and the latest from Printing United.

Tek Tip - Polyester Surface Treatment

February 2019
Polyester films almost always have at least one surface “roughened” either by the addition of slip agents or by a surface coating. Doing so, ensures the correct interaction between a printer’s desired end use application and the properties of the PET film type.

Tek Tip - Amorphous vs. Semi-Crystalline Polyester

January 2019
Polyester film has a semi-crystalline “structure” or pattern at the molecular level. This structure results from the biaxial orientation process. This introductory article explains that principle and the resulting versatile PET film properties.

Tek Tip - Understanding Polyester Film Tolerances

January 2019
Polyester manufacturers like Mylar® Specialty Films (formerly DuPont Teijin Films™), monitor & control several key film attributes during the manufacturing process. Gauge is just one such variable.

Press Release - Tekra Exhibit at the SGIA Expo 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada

September 2018
Tekra will be exhibiting at the SGIA Expo in Las Vegas, NV October 18-20.

Tek Tip - Differences in Weatherable Films Offered by Tekra

August 2018
Tekra has several products to choose from when weatherability is a must for the final application.

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