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.

On a balmy September evening in 1998, Swissair flight 111 was in big trouble. A fire in the cockpit ceiling had at first blinded the pilots with smoke, leaving them to rely on instruments to divert… ...

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. (Image credit ...