What’s Next for Injection Molding

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…

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Injection Molding for Recreational Outdoor Products

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.…

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THE BENEFITS OF TURNKEY MANUFACTURING

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…

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WHAT FACTORS AFFECT THE PRICE OF AN INJECTION MOLD?

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…

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WHY MORE OEM MANUFACTURERS ARE TURNING TO CONTRACT MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIPS

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…

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5 MISTAKES TO AVOID DURING THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

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…

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INFOGRAPHIC: EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT

EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT Take advantage of KASO’s Early Supplier Involvement to ensure all aspects of product design and manufacturing have been addressed prior to production. Contact us today to learn more about Early Supplier Involvement at KASO.

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR MATERIAL SELECTION

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…

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THE REAL COST OF NOT SWITCHING MANUFACTURERS

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…

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