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Plastic additive technology has made some massive advancements over the past 10 years, but with all...

Injection molding is one of the most versatile manufacturing processes, with a wide range of...

In 2023, the global plastic market value was over $638 billion. As more and more manufacturing...

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As we wind down 2024, below are some updates on some of the most common...

Most manufacturers were eager to adopt an alternative solution that would optimize the repetitive...

A big part of establishing your foothold in any industry is adopting—or at the very least, staying...

Material cost changes, tooling expenses, production volumes, and even secondary operations, such as...

Injection molding is among the most widespread manufacturing methods used today, with more than 30...

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sets strict standards for the safety and...

The types of plastic used to create components and products depend on its strength, heat...

Factories and manufacturing lines are under more pressure than ever to optimize production. Whether...

Career professionals thrive on interacting and networking with their peers, and a great way to meet...

Are you curious about the innovation behind your flawlessly molded plastic products? Welcome to the...

There's a lot to consider when searching for the right plastic injection molding company to...

Have you ever wondered about the versatile materials that seamlessly blend rubber's flexibility...

The widely used practice of injection molding is a highly versatile and efficient manufacturing...

In medical device manufacturing, it's important to have a business partner who understands the...

One technology has played a vital role in revolutionizing the manufacturing industry in multiple...

Plastic injection molding is a smart and flexible way of making different products. It’s a method...

Many manufacturers compare 3D printing vs. injection molding to determine the best method for...

Along with its ability to create high-quality soft-touch grips, the over-molding process benefits...

Plastic has revolutionized the production of medical equipment since the 1930s. The plastic...

The medical industry is one of the most regulated industries worldwide. So, as you'd imagine,...

Injection mold design gives you the ability to create parts with ease. You fill a mold designed to...

Plastic injection molding is one of the most widely used manufacturing techniques for producing...

Industry 4.0 is an ongoing revolution that’s seen countless new technologies changing modern...

Plastic injection molding is the process of injecting molten plastic material into a mold to create...

Plastic injection molding is a manufacturing process used worldwide, providing an extensive range...

In the world of manufacturing and product development on an industrial scale, choosing the primary...

In the world of plastic parts manufacturing, laser technology has emerged as a versatile and...

Plastic injection molding is a manufacturing technique that has become the backbone of many...

As plastic injection molding becomes increasingly popular for creating the parts and components we...

Cost optimization is one of the most important considerations when manufacturing your product...

While injection molding has existed since the 1800s, its use for dental components and devices has...

When it comes to injection molded parts, kitting, and assembly are important post-processing...

Electrical devices are inextricably intertwined with nearly every aspect of our lives. From...

From part decoration for a more pleasing aesthetic to kitting solutions that deliver the complete...

Bringing a product from design to market is challenging. The job gets even more demanding when the...

One of the more frustrating aspects of the plastic molding industry that you have likely...

Plastic injection molding is one of the most widely used manufacturing processes for producing...

Military components must withstand harsh conditions and not fail. On the battlefield, a...

In this technologically advanced era, there are different processes to choose from when developing...

Increased adoption of plastics in healthcare products and rapid technological advancements in the...

There is much to consider when choosing a manufacturer for your medical devices. Your brand and...

The advancement of new technologies has led to an explosion of growth in medical technologies. The...

Q: Why doesn’t a Medtech manufacturing job end when the parts, or products, are shipped?

There’s a difference between project management and engineering management, and in the field of...

Especially in the medical industry, there is no shortage of uses for injection molding. Injection...

(updated Oct 13, 2022)

Launching a new plastic product or device is an exciting time for OEMs but...

Plastic injection molding is a versatile manufacturing solution with complex applications. This...

Plastic injection molding is an adaptable and affordable manufacturing process for making plastic...

The injection molding process is a vital manufacturing method for mass production in almost every...

Decoupled molding is defined as a process of molding where the filling stage is separated from the...

It’s complicated out there.

The United States has more than 16,000 injection molders. It can be challenging to select the best...

Today’s instability in the global supply chain makes finding a reliable and trustworthy partner for...

When evaluating an injection molding project estimate, the injection mold classification makes a...

If you are involved in choosing a plastic injection molding partner, you know how many different...

Not all estimates are created equal.

When seeking a partner for plastic injection molding, the central question should be: Is this...

Choosing a partner for plastic injection molding is a major decision, involving many overlapping...

Medical device contract manufacturing is a heavily regulated industry that must adhere to strict...

Between lifesaving importance, varying complexity, and high demand, medical devices require a...

The continued and growing use of plastic injection molded parts for medical applications places...

Automation can improve the production of injection-molded medical and pharmaceutical parts and...

When you're looking for a contract manufacturer to produce your medical device, there are several...

Replacing metal parts with plastic molded parts began during World War II when the demand for metal...

No matter how good your business model is, your manufacturing company will not be successful if you...

The use of automation and robotics is not just for high-volume production runs. For example, the...

Developing the injection molding process is a critical step in launching your injection molded...

In this interview, injection molding expert Kurt Anderson explains some of the injection molding...

Mold filling simulation is part of the design for the manufacturability process that cannot be...

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can encounter many problems when producing components,...

Original equipment manufacturers that are preparing to produce an injection molded component have...

A sink mark is a local depression on the surface of a plastic injection molded part, typically...

Design for manufacturability is about anticipating what could go wrong and preventing it from...

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can encounter many issues when producing components,...

Design for manufacturability (also called design for manufacturing or DFM) enables original...

Plastic injection molding flash is a thin layer of plastic that flows outside of the cavity,...

The design process for manufactured components often starts with looking at the purpose that the...

High-quality injection mold tools can be expensive to manufacture. A way of addressing this issue...

In some applications for plastic injection molded parts, it’s important to achieve a specific...

Basic injection mold design is a simple principle: create a mold with cavities representing a...

Welcome to Part 3 of our series covering all aspects of injection molding: tools, considerations,...

Welcome to Part 2 of our series covering all aspects of injection molding: tools, considerations,...

Welcome to the first in our series covering all aspects of injection molding: tools,...

Maximizing part quality is a main goal of any injection molding project. Not only does part quality...

For engineers, injection molding process monitoring plays a significant role in the quality and...

When a plastic part is to be manufactured, e.g., an implantable medical device, it must be kept as...

The process of overmolding includes molding one material on top or around another. A base layer is...

Insert injection molding uses advanced injection molding technology to combine diverse...

Vertical vs horizontal injection molding operates according to the same general principles of...

Plastic injection molding is the manufacturing process for fabricating plastics parts of varying...

A major part of the versatility of injection molding is the ability to tailor certain aspects of...

Injection molding is a process with several distinct steps that each contribute to the quality of...

Plastic injection molding is so widely used, for good reason. The process offers high production at...

One of the major benefits of plastic injection molding is the broad range of base resin materials...

Gates play an important role in the quality of injection molded parts, as well as the efficiency...

When it comes to complex parts and products with injection molded components, an assembly step is...

Injection molding undercuts are features of a plastic part that are not perpendicular to the mold...

If you are an engineer, procurement officer, manufacturer, or just a businessman, it might be time...

Injection mold maintenance means performing cleanings and inspections after a set amount of time or...

Because cleaning an injection mold is critical to preventative injection mold maintenance, there...

Injection molding for the medical sector is a fast-growing area, with rampant growth expected to...

There are several feelings that a product design engineer might experience when starting a new...

In any manufacturing process, there is bound to be built-in variance from cycle to cycle. Even in...

3D printing has made a major impact on the medical and manufacturing industries, and its...

UPDATED May 2024

Plastic injection molding is an extremely versatile production process, capable of simple or...

Industry 4.0. You’ve almost certainly heard the term and may even be familiar with some of its...

6 Benefits of Custom Injection Molding

Injection molding is a versatile process with a variety of...

In all areas of manufacturing, success comes from paying attention to the details. In injection...

The concept behind plastic injection molding is relatively simple — to inject heated liquid plastic...

While plastic injection molding is one of the most cost-effective manufacturing processes...

As innovation and technology continue to advance within plastic injection molding, part tolerances...

What is Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing?

The need for quality within manufacturing is...

What is the Industrial Internet of Things?

The medical device industry has a wide range of products and applications that are a fit for...

There are over 16,000 injection molders in the United States alone so it is understandable that...

Successful part designs and material selection are built on an understanding of potential...

Healthcare providers are under constant pressure to do more with less - and these pressures are...

Plastic injection molding is a very cost-effective method for mass production of parts – but even...

Tooling is a critical aspect of plastic injection molding. It is a big initial investment and needs...

In today’s competitive environment, OEMs are looking for opportunities to reduce costs while...

Product packaging is sometimes an afterthought – just an additional product cost that companies...

There are many factors that OEMs should consider when choosing a plastic injection molder – and...

(Updated July 2021)

OEMs have a significant challenge to manage: achieving production volumes while maintaining high...

Currently Injection molding represents approximately 60% of all plastic parts presently made, so...

Over time, manufacturers continue to shift toward an increasingly specialized environment...

What is the best type of thermoplastic to use for your product design? You might be limited to your...

If you’re designing a plastic part, there are a lot of considerations to think about from a...

(Updated August 2021)

When developing a medical injection molding process with repeatability as the...

(Updated June 2019)

Increased speed, increased repeatability, and increased efficiencies…are those...

(Updated June 2019)

Consolidate your supply chain. This has been the goal of many OEM’s for the...

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One of the biggest issues in the injection molding industry—for both molders...

(Updated June 2019)

Injection molding is a long-term investment and to ensure your product meets...

High-performance injection molded parts have been making inroads into defense applications for...

Precise and accurate mechanical measurements of critical dimensions are a critical part of...

Medical device OEMs rely on the competence and complianceof their contract manufacturers (CMs) to...

(Updated June 2019)

By making parts quickly and economically, injection molding has become one of...

Medical device manufacturing is a highly regulated industry. Those regulations cover the...

VIDEO:  Benefits of taking time to conduct the DFM Process for your injection molded project. Live...

Cleanroom manufacturing is an increasingly common part of the production of medical products. From...

(Updated May 2019)

Parting lines and weld lines are important subjects for product designers and...

When it comes to the device sector, outsourced services can range from full service - to carefully...

The process of Assembly and/or Clean Room Assembly involves the assembling of various plastic and...

How to begin transferring your injection mold tooling can be difficult. The goal is to accomplish a...

One of the most standard injection molding machines utilized by injection molders is the horizontal...

The creation of custom injection molded components has many aspects that need to be addressed. Some...

When working to validate injection molded components, it is essential to understand how your...

(Updated July 2021)

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Threads and undercuts in plastic injection molded components require some...

(Updated in 2020)

The rise of the digital and technological era of today has given way to countless...

Single source procurement can be a smart, strategic decision, especially when it comes to complex...

(Updated May 2019)

To understand the causes of shrink and warp in custom plastic injection molding,...

(Updated January 2022)

Any company involved in the production and distribution of medical devices intended for commercial...

(Updated May 2019)

Two aspects of injection mold design that have great impact on part quality are...

Project management for an injection molded project is essential. The project management office...