No matter what product is being sold or what service provided, one common thread runs consistently through virtually every industry: safety. For many industries, the application of optical plastics is not something that automatically triggers an association with...
Not all mirrors are created equal. Domes and convex mirrors, for example, have different shapes, different properties and are used for different purposes. Domes can be either metalized — making them reflective — or clear. Metalized domes offer a wider field of view,...
Two types of coatings can be applied to acrylic to change the way water behaves when it comes in contact with the plastic: hydrophobic and hydrophilic. Without a coating, acrylic is neither hydrophobic nor hydrophilic. Replex doesn’t apply such coatings in-house, but...
In general we do not vacuum metallize onto metal surfaces. There are several reasons, the main issues being: 1) Any oils or other contamination on the metal substrate will spoil the evaporated metal by chemically reacting with the metal, usually turning the metal...
Simon Sinek’s Start with Why is a book whose central premise is that intense focus on your individual purpose, cause, or goal — your “why” — can actualize hopes or ideas in real life. If you’re looking for an inspirational book, “Start with Why” is as good as any...
The sole function of a mirror is to produce accurate, clear, crisp reflections. Shape, manufacturing processes, and the choice of raw materials all influence the original quality of the mirror, as well as its ability to hold up over time. Are your mirrors bubbling,...
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