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Injection molding can be a great choice to create a wide variety of products. When it comes to injection molded products, the possibilities are virtually endless, but it’s essential to take some key factors into consideration during the design and development of your product to ensure the best possible end results. Wall thickness: One of the most important factors to consider when you’re designing a product is what the wall thickness will be. The thickness of your walls impac

Over the last several decades, American businesses outsourced much of their manufacturing and operations overseas. But there are actually signs that domestic manufacturing is beginning to make a comeback. Read on to find out more about the reshoring movement and some of the factors that will determine the future of U.S. manufacturing. International labor laws: One of the primary drivers for the shift to overseas manufacturing has been inexpensive labor. But with wages in coun

Turnkey manufacturing happens when one company facilitates the manufacturing process from start to finish to deliver a completed product to their customer. Every aspect of the process, including design, tooling, manufacturing and inspection, are done by a single company and delivered to the customer. There are several benefits of turnkey manufacturing that are important to keep in mind if you’re considering a turnkey solution. Simple billing: When you’re working with various

When you’re developing an injection molded part, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. One of the most important things to consider is the price of your injection mold. This is dependant on a wide variety of different factors and it can fluctuate significantly depending on how those factors vary. Understanding the factors that affect the price of an injection mold can help you ensure that you are keeping costs as low as possible while maintaining the quality

When you’re designing and developing a product, your manufacturing strategy is essential to the overall success of your production. In recent years, an increasing number of OEM manufacturers have begun establishing partnerships with contract manufacturers to improve the quality of their products and streamline product development. There are several reasons why these OEM manufacturers are turning to contract manufacturing, including: Better product quality: Contract manufactur

When you’re developing a new product, your goal is to get the most favorable results possible from the design and manufacturing process. Unfortunately, there are a few common mistakes we see a lot of product developers make when they’re in the midst of this process. Understanding some of these common mistakes can help you remain vigilant and avoid setbacks that might crop up during your product development. Rushing the process: Everyone wants to get their product developed as

No matter what kind of part or product you’re developing, you need to have a manufacturer you can trust to provide the expertise you need to get your product from concept to completion. Unfortunately, there are plenty of manufacturers out there that look great on paper, but simply can’t provide the level of service or quality that your product needs. If you’re not completely satisfied with your current manufacturer, but you aren’t sure whether it’s time to move on yet, consid

Injection molding has advanced over the last few decades and the injection molding process continues to evolve and improve. One of the more important tools used in modern injection molding design is mold flow analysis. Mold flow analysis allows us to assess a mold’s design to ensure that it will deliver all of the strength, performance and durability characteristics your parts require. While this can be an incredibly useful tool, it also requires an extra investment of time a

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If you follow KASO’s injection molding blog, you already know we publish articles that cover a wide variety of topics related to injection molding, product development, and injection mold engineering. And while all of our blog articles are intended to provide useful information you can use to improve your injection molding and product development experience, there are a few posts each year that stand out with our readers. So today, in honor of the beginning of the New Year, w

As any new year begins, people speculate about what to expect in the coming months. Here are some of the trends affecting the plastics industry in 2019. Growth in automotive end-use applications: While injection molding has traditionally been utilized to create parts and components for machinery, equipment and industrial applications, we expect to see demand growing for injection molding for end-use applications in the coming year. The automotive industry, for example, is tak

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MATERIAL SELECTION Material selection is aided by answering a few key questions about your product, so you can begin to narrow down your options. What will the product be used for? Is it going to get banged around, or is it mostly for a cosmetic application? How the part will be used makes a big difference in the resin you will need. You wouldn’t want to select polystyrene for a hammer and you don’t want a glass-filled polycarbonate nameplate. Is i

No matter how much research you do before hiring a manufacturer, the reality is your partnership may not work out the way you expect it to. If your manufacturer is unable, or unwilling, to provide you with the level of service that you need, you won’t be able to achieve your goals for your products. If that is the unfortunate case but you’re feeling hesitant to look for a new manufacturer because you’re concerned about switching costs, it’s worth it to also consider the long-

When you design and develop a product, you want to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality, efficiency and durability possible while minimizing production time and costs. Unfortunately, maintaining this balance between quality and cost-effectiveness isn’t always easy. The good news is that there are several things you can do to improve your design and strengthen your parts without incurring significantly higher costs or longer production times. Materials selecti

Injection molding has been an important manufacturing process for decades. The process can be used to make a wide variety of products rapidly and on a large scale. Most manufacturers and product developers understand the benefits of using plastic injection molding for their parts, components, and products, but lots of people don’t know how many different types of injection molding they have to choose from. One of the more popular types of injection molding is structural foam

In recent years, 3D printing technology has revolutionized the way people approach prototyping, product design, and manufacturing. While this technology is still evolving, today it is already used widely for a variety of product applications. When 3D printing is used properly, it can help you improve your product design and development process as well as cutting prototyping and manufacturing costs. BENEFITS OF 3D PRINTING FOR PRODUCT DESIGN Over the last several years, 3D pri

As you’re designing new parts, there are a variety of different factors that you’ll need to consider to prepare for production. One of the most important decisions you’ll make during product development is what kind of material you’ll use for your part. This isn’t always a simple choice; there are a lot of different factors at play that can influence your decision. Here are a few of the key considerations related to material selection that can help you make the right material

THE RIGHT TEAM FOR THE JOB During the product design process, there are a number of factors to take into consideration in order to ensure a successful delivery to market. To ensure the best outcomes possible, it’s important that you gather the right team. But even the best team members won’t be able to reach their full potential unless you take steps to empower them to do their best work. Here are a few of the most effective ways that you can empower your design team to creat

THE DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS The Design for Manufacture (DFM) Review process is designed to help you optimize your products for manufacturing, making them faster and easier to manufacture while also improving product quality and cutting costs. If you’re still on the fence about whether to ask for a DFM review for your product, consider a few of its biggest benefits. DFM ensures your product is ready for successful manufacturing: Many designs never even make it to manu

Since 1962, customers have trusted KASO to deliver outstanding injection molding and engineering services. We can also help you prepare to bring your new products to market with our new product introduction capabilities, guiding you through every aspect of design and production. We put our decades of industry experience to work for you so that you can ensure successful product delivery. FROM CONCEPT TO DELIVERY Our new product introduction services are designed to help you ta