Injection molding is the preferred method for mass-producing precision plastic parts. However, its upfront costs can be hefty. It’s worthwhile to tweak the production process to decrease both the ...

More than 90% of the energy costs in injection molding are due to electricity usage, but only 5%-10% of the energy consumed is actually input to the polymer-the other 90%-95% is used to operate the ...

At what point does it make sense to 3D print a part compared to opting for injection molding? The short answer is “it depends.” The medium-sized answer is, “it depends on some back-of-the-envelope ...

Injection molding technologies are always evolving to meet the latest consumer demands and design requirements. As manufacturers push the boundaries on design and performance, existing technologies ...

Why differences in speed, cost, and other considerations are not as simple as you might expect. Over my 24+ years in custom manufacturing, I have witnessed many changes, while some things have ...

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) applications are gaining popularity among injection molders to meet the needs of customers as medical, technical, and automotive brands expand their product portfolio to ...

Debating which technology to use for prototyping or production? We asked experts at the manufacturing platform PCBWay for ...

Four live machines will demonstrate high-volume and precision molding solutions for automotive, agricultural, and medical ...

JACKSON, WI - October 26, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Nicolet Plastics LLC, a Wisconsin based plastics manufacturer, has ...

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An injection molded, threaded cap made from a 3D-printed metal mold insert, right, created on a Mantle P-200 machine. Within reach of you right now are probably five to 10 plastic products, or parts ...