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Rapid Injection Molding

A.P. Extrusion Expands Services with Addition of Rapid Prototyping

September 29, 2009 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Salem, NH -- A.P. Extrusion recently expanded their range of in-house services with the addition of rapid prototyping to assist their customers with the product development process. Given this new rapid prototyping services, R & D engineering … [Read more...] about A.P. Extrusion Expands Services with Addition of Rapid Prototyping

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Materials, Medical, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping

An Unlikely Partnership: Elegant Dining and Prototyping

April 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment

For as long as she can remember, fashion designer Kathy Minns has been passionate on the subject of a finely set table and the way in which the right combination and placement of pieces – dishes, silverware, glasses, flowers and other decorative … [Read more...] about An Unlikely Partnership: Elegant Dining and Prototyping

Filed Under: Machining / Milling, Metal Casting, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping, SLA

Corn: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

March 26, 2009 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Normally, when nature produces polymers, they are strings of protein like keratin or polypeptides. Now, however, with help from companies like NatureWorks LLC, a subsidiary of Cargill, starch from corn is being turned into a different kind of … [Read more...] about Corn: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Filed Under: Materials, Rapid Injection Molding

Temporary Attachments

February 27, 2009 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

There are plenty of ways to attach plastic parts to one another. They can be permanently welded or cemented. They can be semi-permanently screwed together, with or without inserts. And, for attachments designed to be easily and/or frequently opened, … [Read more...] about Temporary Attachments

Filed Under: Rapid Injection Molding

think3 releases MoldDesign

February 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Milan, Italy – think3 announces the full availability of MoldDesign, a CAD solution developed for the mold making world with specific functions offering high productivity for the considerable work needed to design a plastic injection mold. MoldDesign … [Read more...] about think3 releases MoldDesign

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Rapid Injection Molding, Software

Tips & Techniques for Improving Injection Molding Design

December 11, 2008 By Laura Carrabine 1 Comment

Whether experienced or a novice, every engineer can benefit from tips gleaned by the experience of others. Here are several that can make plastic injection molding more productive and profitable for you.Protomold plastic injection molded parts.Design … [Read more...] about Tips & Techniques for Improving Injection Molding Design

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Rapid Injection Molding

Engineered Plastics’ Production Prototyping

November 7, 2008 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

PTIs production prototyping — a proprietary capability known as P3 — is a central element in the company's ability to leverage the power of imagination and deliver competitive assurance to its customers. P3 is an innovative approach to prototyping … [Read more...] about Engineered Plastics’ Production Prototyping

Filed Under: Materials, Rapid Injection Molding

Look Sharp

October 31, 2008 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

For several years Protomold has been expanding our range of prototypes and production parts we can make by increasing our mold bases and press sizes. At the same time we've been aware of the demand for thinner features and Protomold has begun to … [Read more...] about Look Sharp

Filed Under: Rapid Injection Molding

NBGE Invests $52 Million in Proto Labs, Inc.

August 19, 2008 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. -- Proto Labs, Inc. announces that North Bridge Growth Equity (NBGE) has made a minority investment of $52 million in the company. The capital will be used to help fund Proto Labs' growth initiatives, while providing liquidity to … [Read more...] about NBGE Invests $52 Million in Proto Labs, Inc.

Filed Under: Rapid Injection Molding, Subtractive Fabrication

Injection molding cost: Making cents

June 24, 2008 By Brad Cleveland 2 Comments

You can justify low-volume injection molding, and rapid injection prototyping shows you how. Traditional injection molding is all about quantity. Making a multi-cavity, high-performance hardened steel tool is a slow, expensive process, but once … [Read more...] about Injection molding cost: Making cents

Filed Under: Medical, Rapid Injection Molding

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