Color can play an important role in product design. Achieving the right color, however, has usually been a challenge. It can take weeks to get the color right. Noted Joel Matthews, Global Product Manager – Secondary Operations at Protolabs, a typical … [Read more...] about Custom color and complete parts made easy
Injection Molding Production
Protolabs introduces precision color matching on molded parts
Protolabs introduced a color-matching system into its plastic injection molding service. PolyOne’s PINPOINT Express Color and Dosing System, featuring 3M precision dispensing and dosing technologies, allows Protolabs to develop custom colors on site, … [Read more...] about Protolabs introduces precision color matching on molded parts
Additive manufacturing solves a molding challenge
Additive manufacturing can take the place of molding in many applications. For example, in a government-funded project, composite developer IDEC set about exploring the capabilities of Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) technology. The government-funded … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing solves a molding challenge
The difference between traditional and rapid molding
The “digitization” of nearly every process to make products continues. The latest industry to experience this shift is molding. Here’s a look at how digitization may affect traditional molding service providers. Pierre Viaud-Murat | Senior Vice … [Read more...] about The difference between traditional and rapid molding
A guide to using thermoforming, injection molding, or reaction injection molding
When it comes to plastic parts, is thermoforming, injection molding or reaction injection molding better? Each of these methods of plastics manufacturing has its benefits; and the ideal one for a given product depends on a number of factors, … [Read more...] about A guide to using thermoforming, injection molding, or reaction injection molding
How a music tech startup conquered the production challenge
Driven by a successful Kickstarter campaign, Boulder, Colorado-based, connected-musical applications company Specdrums had a challenge on its hands. With orders in the queue, the growing company needed production help – they needed it fast, and in a … [Read more...] about How a music tech startup conquered the production challenge
How to build a robotic exoskeleton with digital manufacturing
When Parker Hannifin CEO Don Washkewicz challenged his team to explore the future of the company seven years ago, the team explored robotic devices, such as a robotic exoskeleton, for medical applications. Parker has key core competencies in motion … [Read more...] about How to build a robotic exoskeleton with digital manufacturing
For prototyping and production, you have choices with injection molding
Rapid injection molding works best for on-demand production, bridge tooling, pilot runs, and functional prototyping. There are several options for injection molding, with aluminum a popular choice as a material for the molds. Probably one of the … [Read more...] about For prototyping and production, you have choices with injection molding
Choosing between 3D printing and injection molding processes
Today, the manufacturing method a designer chooses strongly influences the final design of the part or component. Especially when that manufacturing method can be 3D printing or injection molding. Here are tips to help you leverage both 3D printing … [Read more...] about Choosing between 3D printing and injection molding processes
10 best practices for injection molding
Injection molding is a highly repeatable, highly scalable process. But there are a few best practices that ensure tolerance, form, fit, and function. In a recent webinar on Designing for Manufacturability without Compromising the … [Read more...] about 10 best practices for injection molding
