April 20, 2020 Diagnostic test manufacturers are developing more saliva-based tests because saliva is easy to collect and inexpensive. Learn why saliva swabs made from porous media (instead of cotton) increase test accuracy, especially for infectious diseases like COVID-19.
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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.
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Filtration impacts every aspect of our lives. People are most familiar with the air dust filters in the HVAC unit or the cartridge filters in the refrigerator for drinking water. However, most of us may not be aware that most manufactured goods we use and processed food we eat may require filtration or separation, directly or indirectly . . .
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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 . . .
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Wicking, or capillarity is the ability of liquids to flow through very narrow openings. The flow motion occurs without the assistance of external forces, and is generally against gravity. If the diameter of the opening is extremely small, the surface tension of the opening’s wall, and the adhesive forces between the liquid and the wall are sufficient enough to drive . . .
View More Porex is committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive. A good example of how our components improve productivity is in inkjet printer cartridges. The cost efficiency of a printer is directly tied to how proficiently is uses ink. The higher the number of pages that can be printed before the cartridge is empty, the less often you need to go out and . . .
View More The demand for high-quality, long-lasting air fresheners is growing. As sales rise, many manufacturers are reconsidering the materials they use. Many air care devices contain ceramic wicks, but an increasing number of companies are switching to a more durable, reliable material that improves product performance.
View More March 2, 2020 Our Global Development Director shares her recent video taking apart a pregnancy test to show the porous sample collection wick - and talks about how this one test has had an impact on her life.
View More Check out a video that shows the porous polymers inside a plug-in air freshener and how they make it work!
View More Dec. 16, 2019 We were honored to accept the OCI Award from the PDMA along with the Gorilla Glue Company.
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