When it comes to molding processes in plastics manufacturing, achieving a consistent flow can sometimes feel like trying to steer a ship through rocky waters. The secret to success lies in mastering ...

A moldmaker said recently that it sometimes takes him up to eight months to validate a large, high-cavity medical mold. Maybe this surprises you, but it doesn’t surprise many OEMs in the medical and ...

Co-injection technology has been in existence for more than three decades, but recently transformed into a mainstream alternative for manufacturers in plastics processing. As consumer demands continue ...

Think you’ve squeezed the maximum weight and cycle time out of your injection-molded design? Users of MuCell microcellular-foam technology beg to differ. They’ve cut part weight 8 to 12% without major ...

Recently [Stefan] of CNC Kitchen took a gander at using his gaggle of 3D printers to try injection molding (IM). Although the IM process generally requires metal molds and specialized machinery, 3D ...