<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[KASO ]]></title><description><![CDATA[KASO ]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:42:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kaso.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What COVID-19 Has Taught Manufacturers About Supply Chain Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last few months, the manufacturing industry has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. From distribution disruptions to dwindling supplies and fluctuating demand, COVID-19 has revealed some of the biggest weaknesses in global supply chains. In response, many manufacturers are reconsidering their supply chains and making strategic adjustments to recover from COVID-related disruptions. How COVID has affected supply chains As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold in the United States,...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/what-covid-19-has-taught-manufacturers-about-supply-chain-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30802bd59766ee9d61fb0f</guid><category><![CDATA[U.S. Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:17:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will We See a Surge in Reshoring Post COVID-19?]]></title><description><![CDATA[COVID-19 has changed so much about everything, from our ability to run errands to managing global supply chains. As networks of trade shift and companies work to adapt to the changes brought on by COVID-19, there is a lot of speculation about what the future will look like for manufacturing, trade and business on a global scale. There is no doubt that COVID-19 will have lasting effects when it comes to reshoring, but the specifics of these changes have yet to be seen. How COVID-19 Affects...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/will-we-see-a-surge-in-reshoring-post-covid-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30802bd59766ee9d61fb11</guid><category><![CDATA[U.S. Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:46:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look at the Manufacturing Industry’s Response to COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Countries around the world have been dealing with the spread of COVID-19 and its effects on society and the economy. This disease has affected virtually every industry and business owners are still looking for ways to adapt to these new challenges and make it through these uncertain times. The manufacturing industry is responding to COVID-19 with a series of actions and initiatives to keep the manufacturing workforce safe and improve long-term economic outcomes. COVID-19 Policy Action Plan...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/a-look-at-the-manufacturing-industry-s-response-to-covid-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30802bd59766ee9d61fb0a</guid><category><![CDATA[U.S. Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:51:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Mentorship in the Manufacturing Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lots of business owners and prospective entrepreneurs rely on guidance from mentors to help them reach their goals and achieve success, but a lot of professionals in the manufacturing industry underestimate the importance of mentorship programs. If you work in the manufacturing industry and you are looking for new ways to reach your career goals, it’s worth it to consider some of the benefits that mentorship has to offer. Why is Mentorship Important? There are several reasons why it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/the-importance-of-mentorship-in-the-manufacturing-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30802bd59766ee9d61fb0c</guid><category><![CDATA[U.S. Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:35:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Does 3D Printing Stand in 2020? Here's What’s Changed Since We First Wrote About it in 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2012, we wrote about the future of 3D printing and the exciting new 3D printing methods and technologies that were hitting the market at the time. Eight years later, we have more insight into the many ways 3D printing has and is changing manufacturing. Here are some of the biggest changes to 3D printing in the last eight years. Our First Thoughts on 3D Printing When we first wrote about 3D printing, there was a lot of uncertainty about how the new technology would affect manufacturing on a...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/where-does-3d-printing-stand-in-2020-here-s-what-s-changed-since-we-first-wrote-about-it-in-2012</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30802bd59766ee9d61fb10</guid><category><![CDATA[3D Printing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:03:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Update on Reshoring: Dissatisfaction Continues to Grow with Offshore Manufacturing]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, companies have turned to offshore manufacturing to meet shifting demands and cut production costs. Unfortunately, many companies are left feeling unhappy with their offshore manufacturing due to the often unpredictable and inconsistent quality of the items and components that are produced. This dissatisfaction has led to a shift among manufacturers who are beginning to consider reshoring to improve product quality. The Problem with Offshoring Much of the dissatisfaction with...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/an-update-on-reshoring-dissatisfaction-continues-to-grow-with-offshore-manufacturing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30802bd59766ee9d61fb0b</guid><category><![CDATA[U.S. Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:43:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outlook for the Medical Plastics Market in 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it’s impossible to predict every fluctuation in commercial and industrial markets, there are plenty of predictions for where the plastic medical market is heading in 2020. With shifts in global manufacturing and a spike in the demand for medical equipment, supplies and devices, the plastic medical market is expected to grow as the year progresses. Developments in the Medical Plastics Market For the last 10 years, the medical plastics market has maintained a steady increase in annual...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/outlook-for-the-medical-plastics-market-in-2020</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30802bd59766ee9d61fb0e</guid><category><![CDATA[Plastic Injection Molding]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:35:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switching Your Injection Molder? Consider These First.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about switching injection molders? We know it’s not a decision to take lightly. Fortunately, most businesses find themselves in this position only rarely. Unfortunately, it’s often due to a deterioration of the OEM and contract manufacturer’s working relationship. Perhaps costs have been on the rise, perhaps you’ve experienced a rise in quality issues, no matter what the reason, if you aren’t completely satisfied with your manufacturer, you may find yourself preparing to move on. But...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/switching-your-injection-molder-consider-these-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b0018</guid><category><![CDATA[Plastic Injection Molding]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:18:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Started with Soft Touch Overmolding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us will encounter soft touch overmolding at some point in our lives, often without even recognizing it. Though hard plastics are useful for their strength and durability, products sometimes need a little bit softer touch to ensure product users are comfortable. Soft touch overmolding is a two-shot process that creates a plastic part, then adds a softer material (usually TPE) over the rigid plastic to make the product more comfortable to use while reducing the risk of shock and...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/getting-started-with-soft-touch-overmolding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b0013</guid><category><![CDATA[manufacturing processes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:45:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Moldability, and Why Does it Matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you’re preparing your product designs for injection molding, you may hear your manufacturing team talking about the moldability of the design. But what is moldability? And why is it so important? Merriam-Webster has a simple answer. Moldability, according to Webster, is simply “the property of being moldable”. Ok, then. The longer version of that answer is that moldability is the term used to describe how well plastic will be able to fill your injection mold. Obviously, ensuring your...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/what-is-moldability-and-why-does-it-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b0014</guid><category><![CDATA[Injection Mold Design]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:47:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Next for Injection Molding]]></title><description><![CDATA[With another year making its way out the door, it’s a great time to reflect on where our industry is heading. Below are a few of the trends we believe will affect plastics professionals and consumers in the months ahead. The Search Continues for Lighter Weight Parts While not exactly a new trend, the search continues to find lightweight solutions for many of today’s top industries. Nowhere is this truer than in the automotive industry, where environmental concerns are making lighter weight...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/what-s-next-for-injection-molding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b001b</guid><category><![CDATA[Plastic Injection Molding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Automation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:29:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Can I Expect My Injection Mold to Last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As anyone who has gone through manufacturing before knows, injection molds are one of the most expensive investments you will make as you prepare to bring new products to market. An injection mold can easily cost upwards of tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the complexity of the mold and the materials that are used to build it. It’s no surprise, then, that you really want your injection mold to last as long as possible. So how long can you expect your mold to last? And...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/how-long-can-i-expect-my-injection-mold-to-last</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b001a</guid><category><![CDATA[Plastic Injection Molding]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:53:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything You Need to Know About Multi-Cavity Injection Molds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-cavity injection mold is, as the name implies, an injection mold that has more than one cavity. Each of those cavities is the same. The mold is designed to produce multiples of the same part during each production run. Multi-cavity injection molds are often used for higher volume products since it means each production run produces a higher number of finished parts. Multi-cavity injection molds are sometimes confused with family injection molds, but the two are quite different. While...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-multi-cavity-injection-molds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b0015</guid><category><![CDATA[Injection Mold Design]]></category><category><![CDATA[Plastic Injection Molding]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 23:32:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Common Injection Molding Defects (and How to Avoid Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designing injection molded products is not for the faint of heart. There are many things that can - and sometimes do - go wrong that can negatively affect your production and, ultimately, the quality of your finished parts. Below, we take a look at some of the more common defects as well as steps you can take to avoid them. Warping Warping happens when sections of injection-molded plastic cool too quickly. This is often a result of injection molds that were not designed with uniform wall...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/most-common-injection-molding-defects-and-how-to-avoid-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b0019</guid><category><![CDATA[Injection Mold Design]]></category><category><![CDATA[Design for Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:20:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injection Mold Design Rules that Will Make Your Life a Whole Lot Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[To produce an injection molded part that is structurally sound, functional and efficient, you need to start with good design. Many factors come into play during the design and engineering process, and it’s important for manufacturers to consider these things carefully to ensure the success of their part. While there isn’t a single formula for producing an injection molded part, there are several rules that you can follow to make the design and engineering process a lot easier for you. Include...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/injection-mold-design-rules-that-will-make-your-life-a-whole-lot-easier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b0016</guid><category><![CDATA[Injection Mold Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:39:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips to Help You Design More Affordable Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing Profitability The key to manageable business growth and increased profitability is to maintain healthy margins, but you might find that the amount you spend on manufacturing is throwing your profitability out of whack. Depending on what you’re manufacturing, the types of materials you’re using, and the scale of your operation some manufacturing costs might be unavoidable, but there are several things that you can do to cut your costs overall. By putting some key tips into practice,...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/tips-to-help-you-design-more-affordable-products</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308029531c6a05db2b0017</guid><category><![CDATA[Product Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Plastic Injection Molding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Design for Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:43:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How We Can Make Injection Molding More Sustainable]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you use injection molding to produce plastic parts and components, it's important to consider the ways in which your production affects the environment and what you can do to minimize the effects it has on the world around you. Here are just a few of the ways we can work together to make injection molding more sustainable for all of us. Injection molding often produces a significant amount of scrap that goes to waste in landfills. Not only does scrap contribute to increased landfill waste...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/how-we-can-make-injection-molding-more-sustainable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308028d59766ee9d61faf1</guid><category><![CDATA[Plastic Injection Molding]]></category><category><![CDATA[manufacturing processes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:08:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metal to Plastic Conversion for the Agricultural Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[As technology continues to advance, more companies are on the lookout for processes that can improve performance and affordability to remain competitive. The agricultural industry, for instance, is increasingly taking advantage of metal to plastic conversion, replacing metal components with plastics. If you’re considering metal to plastic conversion for your agricultural components, it’s a good idea to learn a little bit more about the benefits that this process has to offer. Lower cost:...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/metal-to-plastic-conversion-for-the-agricultural-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308028d59766ee9d61faef</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal to Plastic Conversion]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:04:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Plastics Materials for Injection Molders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injection molding produces a wide variety of products and components for applications throughout the world. While each individual application requires a customized product design based on specific details, part specifications and uses, there are several materials that are the most popular for use in injection molding processes. Understanding a little bit more about the top plastics for injection molding can help you decide which material is right for your application. Polypropylene:...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/top-plastics-materials-for-injection-molders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308028d59766ee9d61faed</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 18:29:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injection Molding for Recreational Outdoor Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since injection molding processes were first developed, they have become increasingly popular for applications across just about every industry. One industry, in particular, that’s been revolutionized by the advent of advanced injection molding technology is outdoor recreation. There are a lot of factors that have contributed to the success of injection molding for outdoor products. Benefits of Injection Molding for Outdoor Recreation Gear Versatility: Because of the extensive selection of...]]></description><link>https://www.kaso.com/post/injection-molding-for-recreational-outdoor-products</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a308028d59766ee9d61faf2</guid><category><![CDATA[Plastic Injection Molding]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:55:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>372560</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>