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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The injection molding process begins with the user pouring a liquid elastomer mixture into the injection chamber. Saltgator offers its own system-specific SoftGel material, although the company is ...

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 ...

With injection molding machine sales slowing in Europe, "it's not easy times," but progress is being made in advancing press performance and automation as well as opening new markets, according to Wim ...

Custom plastic and rubber injection molder Calico Precision Molding LLC (Fort Wayne, IN) is planning to invest more than $330,000 in building improvements and new equipment. Expected to be completed ...

The rise of Industry 4.0 and the drive toward more sustainable manufacturing practices have prompted the plastics industry to explore sophisticated process control methodologies. Closed-loop ...

Researchers have developed a new processing technique that could enable mass production of intricate, high-performance glass objects that cost as little as plastic ones (Science 2021, DOI: ...