What tooling tips for injection molded parts should I follow? Figure out what polymer you’ll use Know which machines you’ll use Specify everything you want in the design List out your expectations Run samples to improve quality Creating plastic parts begins with the mold — which is where a plastic mold maker comes in. This […]
Read moreWhat should I consider when deciding on U.S. vs. China mold-making services? Can the mold-making service meet your quality standards? Does the company have tooling expertise? What engineering support do they offer? Can they handle the complexity of your design? How do they communicate? Is travel to and from their facility manageable? What are the […]
Read moreHow to design plastic parts for assembly? Consider material properties Design your cross-sections Look for symmetry Factor in shrink rates Work around standard hardware sizes Determine the best assembly method In the past, it was common to make different injection molds for every single component needed for a plastic product. The resulting pieces were then […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
Read moreWhat are the plastic medical device trends for 2022? Consumer wearables Miniaturization to increase portability and utility Impact-resistant and flame-retardant materials are a must Quality and compliance earlier in the production cycle The emergence of home monitoring medical devices Digitization and data-ecosystems Plastics play a big role in many industries — especially in healthcare. They […]
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