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Plastic materials are essential to almost every industry worldwide. Besides packaging, plastics are used in aerospace, automotive applications, construction, textiles, transportation, electronics, industrial machinery, marine applications, military and...

Acrylic is a family of thermoplastic materials known under many trademarks, such as Acrylite, Plexiglas, Crylux, Lucite, Perspex, and numerous others. Acrylic sheeting is well-known for its wide selection of colors, glossy appearance, durability, and high...

Bullet resistant glass windows can protect your business from stray gunfire and smash-and-grab thefts. There has been an uptick in violent robberies in the Downtown Los Angeles Jewelry District recently, and keeping your business safe should be your priority. The...

Acrylic and glass are popular materials for photo frames, windows, and advertisements. Despite being used as substitutes for one another, they are structurally different and offer unique advantages. Acrylic is more shatter-resistant and stronger than glass, making it...

Acrylic is a wonderfully versatile thermoplastic that you can use in thousands of different applications.

Which is better: plexiglass or acrylic? Neither, because they’re exactly the same. Plexiglass is simply a name people have started associating with acrylic over time due to the practical omnipresence of acrylic products from the brand Plexiglas®. So, why is there a...

Used in hundreds of different applications, acrylic is a remarkably versatile type of plastic that can be fabricated in many different forms.

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic is a durable, rigid, and impact-resistant thermoplastic substance. Despite its toughness, ABS is easy to machine using techniques like: Sawing Die-cutting Milling Drilling Turning Shearing Ideal for many different...