The JBC Blog for Converters Corner Precision Die-Cutting, Materials Converting, & Industry Applications

Assessing a Die Cutting Service Provider

If there is one thing that is certain in business, it is that not all companies are created equally -- and that is why it is so important to vet your business partners properly. But, how do you distinguish a top-tier die-cut supplier? What factors should you prioritize? Reliability and consistency stand as the bedrock qualities for any credible die-cutting vendor and these are two areas where JBC shines. But don't just take our word for it, use the following checklist and see how we measure up.  

Faces of JBC: Get to Know Francisco Ruiz

Get ready for another fantastic edition of our Faces of JBC Series! Today, we're thrilled to introduce Franciso Ruiz who joined the Die-Cut Technologies team in 1999 and seamlessly became an invaluable part of Team JBC when JBC acquired Die-Cut Technologies in 2021. We're incredibly fortunate to have him with us!

Part Design Tips to Optimize Your Custom Die-Cutting Project

As an organization that prides itself Continuous Improvement “Lessons Learned” is a phrase that is ingrained into our culture. Today, we’re here to share some lessons learned about design for manufacturability, cost competitiveness, and post-die-cut process production efficiency.

Material Spotlight: 3M 28-Day Acrylic Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices

Here at JBC Technologies, we are committed to highlighting the latest advancements offered by today’s top medical adhesive tape manufacturers. Today we highlight 3M and its newest medical-grade PSA, 3M™ Medical Tape 4578, a solution that provides designers and OEMs in the medical wearables space with a 28-day stick-to-skin adhesive option.

Silicone Adhesive Tapes for Wearable Medical Devices

At JBC, we know die cutting. Really well. We also know tape—but nowhere near as well as the experts. So, when we decided to do a Q&A post about silicone adhesives, we turned to one of the most respected materials scientists in the business: Audrey Sherman, a division scientist in the 3M Medical Solutions Division with over 100 patents to her name. If you want to learn more about silicone adhesives, you couldn’t have come to a better place.

Resources to Help Select the Right Adhesive for On-Body Medical Devices

Over the last several years, JBC Technologies has made it a point to use our blog to feature helpful information for medical product design engineers. Today, we want to share a compilation of resources offered by one of our trusted suppliers:  3M™ Medical Materials & Technology.