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Plastic vs. Ceramic Packaging — What’s Right for Your Project?

5 December 2025 · 58s

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In this clip from our latest Tech Talk, Ben Savage and Charlotte Hughes break down the key factors when choosing between plastic and ceramic packaging. Choosing between tooling speed and NRE costs to MIL-STD testing and thermal stress considerations.

It is always a balancing act between cost, lead times, and technical requirements and we unpack it all.

Watch the full episode for deeper insights into the COTS vs. Custom Packaging debate and what to watch out for in your next project.

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