Category: Injection Molding

Why the Medical Industry is Choosing Plastic over Metal

For decades, metal was the primary source of medical devices and tools world wide, but over the past few years, plastics have become the preferred material. From prosthetic limbs and...

Common Injection Molding Problems and How to Avoid Them

Creating custom plastics through injection molding requires precision, attention to detail, and an in-depth system of checks and balances before manufacturing even begins to make sure the end result is...

How Plastics Are Supporting 2020 Furniture Trends in Homes and Businesses

When it comes to thinking of trendy furniture materials, it's usually wood, glass, metal, and of course, fabric that comes to mind. Most people may not think of plastics used...

How Plastics Make Electric Cars More Competitive

In 2018, global sales of electric cars rose 73 percent from 2017, which brought huge increases in sales from 2016. Electric cars are on a rapid growth trajectory after years...

Why Choose Injection Molding Over 3D Printing?

When you need custom plastics manufactured, there are three options for production when using thermoplastics: thermoforming, injection molding, and 3D printing. Typically, heavy-gauge thermoforming is ideal for large pieces and...

Increasing US Manufacturing of Medical Supplies & PPE

One of the most troubling aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it highlighted a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and necessary medical supplies such as ventilators and face...

Why Choose Injection Molding Over 3D Printing?

When you need custom plastics manufactured, there are three options for production when using thermoplastics: thermoforming, injection molding, and 3D printing. Typically, heavy-gauge thermoforming is ideal for large pieces and...

4 Ways Medical Innovations Depend on Plastic

When you think of the latest innovations and updates in health care and medicine, you’re probably thinking of the research and testing that has gone into bringing them to the...

Common Plastics Used in Injection Molding

Injection molding is a process we use at our plastics manufacturing facility to mold and shape small or intricately designed parts and components. We melt down a thermoplastic to its...

Thermoforming Vs. Injection Molding

Helping You Determine What is Best for Your Custom Plastic Component Thermoforming and injection molding are both two very popular ways to make 3D plastic parts. The process, cost and...