Posts Tagged ‘KASO Plastics’
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…
Read MoreInjection 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.…
Read MoreTHE 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…
Read MoreWHAT 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…
Read MoreWHY 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…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreIS MOLD FLOW ANALYSIS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ALL PROJECTS? HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER.
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,…
Read MoreINFOGRAPHIC: 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.
Read MoreCONSIDERATIONS 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…
Read MoreTHE 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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