Chad Hase is the director of advanced manufacturing at Custom Etch Inc., a design company based in New Castle, Pa. He has 30 years of experience in tool and die manufacturing and has been instrumental in bringing new laser technologies to North America.

Hase’s current research involves the study of digital watermarks and continued studies on surface treatment from different laser sources on medical and aerospace materials and microstructures. Since 1982, Custom Etch has provided its customers with support to develop their texture ideas and create the best possible aesthetic and functional textured surfaces. More information can be found at www.custometch.com.

This article appeared in The Journal of Blow Molding.

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