To robustly secure plastic housings for the wheelchair accessory, the part incorporated threaded metal inserts into molded plastic housings to improve strength. Power wheelchair users have the ...

Selecting a plastic injection molding partner involves several important decisions. The right choice can impact a project’s ...

Manufacturing is undergoing a rapid transformation. Global markets demand shorter product life cycles, faster innovation, and more resilient supply chains. Injection molding, a cornerstone process for ...

Injection molding has long been the workhorse for producing plastic parts. It’s economical for high volumes and offers reliable and repeatable methods for most designs. Additive manufacturing, also ...

Getting early feedback on your CAD model can save you time and money later. Bringing in your supplier early to help review your needs against geometry limitations will prevent surprises and added ...

This content was paid for by an advertiser and created by Crain's Custom Content. With this machine, ENGEL aims to enable technologies and components in entirely new dimensions together with its ...

Extruder Intek Plastics, based in Hastings, MN, has acquired injection molding company Five Star Plastics, located in Eau Claire, WI. Both companies are family-owned. Intek said that the acquisition ...

Discover the future of injection molding at the IMD Expo in Novi, Mich., on Sept. 20-21, 2023. Explore the latest technologies, materials and equipment from across the North American supply chain and ...

Design engineers face continuous pressure to enhance product performance while driving down costs. For many devices, converting metal components to plastic is an effective way of achieving both goals.

In addition to equipment displays and demos from the industry’s leading suppliers to meet your production needs, this March ...

Angel investors understand the high stakes of funding new technologies. The journey is fraught with financial, technical and market risks—but when a groundbreaking well-designed innovation meets the ...