Kapton has become an indispensable material in electronics manufacturing. Along with nylon, Teflon, Kevlar, Neoprene, and dozens of other polymers, Kapton was the product of the chemists at DuPont ...

Kapton tape resists heat, making it perfect for this process. We’ve also seen it used on hot beds for 3D printers, and as a smoothing surface for sliding mechanisms. [via Dangerous Prototypes] ...

Using tape and a bit of epoxy-laced gauze, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have sealed a hole that had been causing a slow air leak from the station. NASA said that the station's ...

The Apollo 11 flown-to-the-moon Kapton tape used in the making of Jon Mesick's custom wedding ring was cut from this 9-inch (23 centimeters) segment that was obtained at an auction.