DESIGN TIPS TO HELP YOU CREATE STRONG PLASTIC PARTS

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…

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STRUCTURAL FOAM MOLDING VS. TRADITIONAL INJECTION MOLDING

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…

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FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE MATERIAL SELECTION PROCESS

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…

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4 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN CHOOSING A CONTRACT MANUFACTURER

A contract manufacturer can help bring your product vision to life, but not all contract manufacturers will be able to provide the same level of service and expertise. Finding the right contract manufacturer is essential if you want your product to reach its full potential. Below are four of the most common mistakes we see…

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5 TIPS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR METAL TO PLASTIC CONVERSION

For a long time, metal was the primary material used in many manufacturing applications. Its considerable strength and durability made metal a logical choice for applications across many industries. Today, plastic has revolutionized manufacturing, producing durable and versatile products that are more flexible, weigh less, and offer greater freedom for product designers. As a result,…

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EXPLORING THE INDUSTRIES THAT RELY ON INJECTION MOLDING MANUFACTURING

No industry exists in a vacuum. Injection molding is a process that’s used for the production of a wide range of components from a variety of industries: Telecommunications: Regardless of the popularity of mobile devices and wireless technology, much of the information that’s exchanged on a global scale is transmitted through fiber optic cables. Fiber optic…

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4 STEPS TOWARDS A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CONTRACT MANUFACTURER

As you start working with a contract manufacturer, you may also have some reservations about the process. While contract manufacturers offer an essential service, not every relationship between a manufacturer and their customer is positive. To really get the most out of working with a contract manufacturer, you will need to make an investment in…

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CUSTOM INJECTION MOLDING EXPLAINED

The injection molding industry can be confusing to navigate. With many different manufacturers, engineers, designers and other service providers it can be difficult to get a clear idea of just what an injection molder can actually do for you. WHAT IS CUSTOM INJECTION MOLDING? Custom injection molding involves a wide range of services that include…

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