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The best way for injection molding and 3D printing to work together

June 2, 2017 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

In plastic injection molding, 3D printing of cores that include conformal cooling channels are set to become more of a mainstream choice. But there are a few rules that apply when creating such parts for plastic injection molding. Gordon Styles, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Podcasts, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping

Model Solution delivers prototypes in 7 days

March 1, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Model Solution is a precision prototyping, tooling and low volume manufacturing service provider with an edge—the company likes to handle challenges, those unusual, custom parts that require out-of-the-box thinking. As part of the Laird group, Model … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Additive Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial, Medical, Rapid Injection Molding, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus, Subtractive Fabrication Tagged With: Model Solution

When the model prototype has to work

February 22, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

A key stage in product design is convincing investors that you have a great product. The best way to convince them is with a functional model. It’s developing that model that can be a challenge. In January 2014, Canadian start-up Thalmic needed a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rapid Injection Molding, Service Bureau News Tagged With: Model Solution

Proto Labs introduces rapid insert molding

February 7, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, officially launched its insert molding service at Pacific Design & Manufacturing in Anaheim this week, expanding on the company’s rapid injection … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Rapid Injection Molding Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

Schneider Electric cuts development time and cost using 3D printing

October 25, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

According to Schneider Electric, 3D printing is delivering time and cost reductions of up to 90% throughout its manufacturing process, including injection molds, manufacturing tool prototypes and product prototypes. Schneider Electric is working … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Featured, Industrial, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping Tagged With: Stratasys Ltd.

Using injection molding to reduce part count

September 29, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

3D printing is often viewed as the best technology to use to reduce part count. But there are times when injection molding serves this function better. For Smalley, an Illinois-based wave-spring manufacturer that serves aerospace, automotive, oil … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industrial, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

Proto Labs rapid overmolding advances injection molding services

September 12, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), an online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, officially launched its overmolding service — expanding on the company’s rapid injection molding offerings. This new capability can produce 25 to 10,000+ custom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, News, Rapid Injection Molding Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

Somos material suits the 3D printing of injection molds

July 5, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

A key benefit of using 3D printing is the ability to produce short-runs of end use parts for testing or for direct use in hours. The engineering and design team at Wehl & Partner has been able to help customers realize these benefits using … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Industrial, Materials, News, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping, Vat Photopolymerization Tagged With: DSM Somos

3D printing versus injection molding

March 14, 2016 By Leslie Langnau 3 Comments

Many 3D printing proponents say 3D printing is a great alternative to injection molding for your mold needs. But is it really? Here’s a look at the arguments for and against.   Kip Hanson, Contributing writer Additive manufacturing, also known … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Industrial, Injection Molding Production, Materials, Medical, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping Tagged With: Proto Labs, Proto Labs Inc.

Will 3D Printing be the demise of Plastic Injection Molding?

February 19, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

By Denny Scher Some observers of the plastics manufacturing industry, especially those with a vested interest, would like to have you believe that 3D printing is going to be the demise of injection molding. While there are certainly cases where 3D … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Industries, Injection Molding Production, Leslie's blog, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping

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