Injection molding is the obvious onward step from 3D printing when the making of a few plastic parts becomes their series manufacture. The problem with injection molding is though, that making a mold ...

Having finished the Tools of the Trade series on circuit board assembly, let’s look at some of the common methods for doing enclosures. First, and possibly the most common, is injection molding. This ...

If you have ever tried to make waffles then you are bound to be familiar with the following problem: You only get good waffles if the iron is heated to the correct temperature. The same principle ...

Midwest Molding, a provider of injection molding services based in Plain City, OH, has announced its acquisition of Thomas Tool & Mold Co., located in Westerville, OH. This strategic move enhances ...

Time is money, as they say, and if you can reduce cycle times in your plastics processing operation, then you might just find yourself a few shekels richer. That’s the promise of some of the recent ...

Switching from 3D printing to injection molding can make or break your product’s budget and performance. The right decision depends on production volume, design maturity, and cost structure.

In a move that significantly strengthens its mold making capabilities, Allegheny Performance Plastics LLC has acquired Holbrook Tool and Molding Inc., a precision mold maker and custom injection ...

Explore six key early decisions in DFM for injection molding to avoid common pitfalls, ensure production success, reduce ...

Fictiv, a global manufacturing and supply chain company, has unveiled significant advances in its injection molding capabilities, solidifying its position as a reliable and user-friendly partner for ...