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May 5, 2022 The Manufacturing Institute recently honored two of Porex’s own on Thursday, April 28. At the Awards Event a few days ago, Malithi Wickramathilaka, R&D Engineer, and Sarah Spencer, Senior Manager of Financial Operations, received the 2022 STEP Ahead Awards. The STEP Ahead Awards celebrate women in science, technology, engineering, and production careers. […]
May 5, 2022 The Manufacturing Institute recently honored two of Porex’s own on Thursday, April 28. At the Awards Event a few days ago, Malithi Wickramathilaka, R&D Engineer, and Sarah Spencer, Senior Manager of Financial Operations, received the 2022 STEP Ahead Awards. The STEP Ahead Awards celebrate women in science, technology, engineering, and production careers. […]
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Sept. 27, 2021
Comparison of UV reflective media used in UV-C air disinfection equipment shows microporous PTFE is most effective.
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Learn more about how porous materials can enhance the performance of a microfluidic device by helping to manipulate small amounts of fluids through micrometer-scale channels.
View MoreMay 14, 2020
Learn how medical-grade polyurethane foam can be used for diagnostic swabs in place of traditional swab materials.
April 28, 2020
UV light being used in surface disinfection has become more popular recently due to its ability to eradicate the COVID-19 virus. Learn how using highly reflective microporous PTFE in UV disinfection devices increases the reflectivity and efficiency of the device.
March 27, 2020
POREX aerosol barrier pipette tip filters are required for all laboratory tests for COVID-19. Learn more about why critical tests require filters to ensure test reliability.
Porous vents are used in many small electronic devices to help protect the components from water, oil, dust and other contaminants. These vents still allow heat to escape and do not hinder sound wave transmission. We provide unmatched protection vents that are tougher and more durable than expanded PTFE and fully customizable by shape . . .