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

5 Benefits of Flexible Graphite in Space

Satellite manufacturers are constantly seeking thermal management solutions that are lightweight, resilient, low-outgassing, and easy to convert. This is where flexible graphite, like Neografs eGraf® line, shines. In this blog, we're taking a deep dive into the eGraf® flexible graphite family of products to highlight 5 key benefits of using them in space & satellite applications.

Hypoallergenic vs. Biocompatible: What’s the Difference?

From informercials to the branding on consumer packaging, the term "hypoallergenic can be seen everywhere. But, what does it actually mean? It's commonly mistaken with another popular term, "biocompatible". Do these two terms really mean the same thing? In this blog, we dive into the important distinction between "hypoallergenic" and "biocompatible" to highlight what it could mean for your skin-contact wearable device project.

Optimizing Aerospace Die Cutting: Cost, Throughput, and Waste Reduction Strategies

While Aerospace and New Space Innovators are constantly looking for new and inventive ways to solve mission-critical challenges, they also need solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and meet their demanding launch timelines. In this blog, we sat down with JBC's own Continuous Improvement Manager, RJ Geibel, to discuss how working with a skilled vertically integrated converting partner is the key to optimizing costs, increasing production throughput, and reducing waste in aerospace manufacturing. Learn helpful waste reduction strategies, design for manufacturability recommendations, and more!

Solving Nasal Strip Failure with Custom Converting

The bridge of the nose is a challenging place to stick anything to - It's oily, curved, and home to very sensitive skin. This makes nasal strip manufacturing a unique challenge in the world of die-cut consumer wearables, requiring a capable converting partner to ensure you get it right. In this blog, we're highlighting three key ways a skilled die-cutter helps you overcome the most common nasal strip failure causes.

Faces of JBC: Sabina Williams

In this edition of The Faces of JBC, we get to meet one of our recent additions to the Engineering Team, Sabina Williams! Sabina began as an intern last February and has quickly grown into her full-time role as Manufacturing Engineer. Read about what sparked her love of mechanical engineering as a child, what she's most proud of during her time here at JBC, and much more!

JBC Technologies Achieves Solventum Premier Converter Status

As an ISO 13485 Certified medical die-cutter and converter, JBC Technologies is excited to announce that we have achieved Solventum Premier Converter Status as of 2026! Being a Solventum Premier Converter puts JBC in an elite class of medical converters that have been identified by Solventum as highly capable of meeting stringent performance, quality, and technical capability standards that the medical and consumer wellness industries demand.