If you take a moment and look around your home or workspace, you’ll probably notice dozens of products made from plastic, metal, or rubber. What most people don’t realize is that a surprising number of modern devices rely on silicone — and not just generic silicone, but carefully engineered, application-specific components.

I discovered this while working on a small product project. At first, I thought material choice didn’t matter much. As long as it looked ... Read more »