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
Rapid Injection Molding
How HP Inc. slashes design cycle time
The goal--make parts fast. The challenge, make prototype parts fast with custom materials. This was the goal of engineers at HP Inc.’s New Product Innovation Team based in Corvallis, Oregon. HP Inc. controls the largest share (approximately 36%) … [Read more...] about How HP Inc. slashes design cycle time
The art of motion—injection molding and achieving quality at scale
The curse of Kickstarter success—raise millions of dollars, but also raise the stakes. Shipping a product to thousands of customers out of a garage as a two-man company is no easy task. Just ask Bruce Shapiro and Micah Roth, co-creators of the … [Read more...] about The art of motion—injection molding and achieving quality at scale
Proto Labs offers on-demand manufacturing for low-volume custom molded parts and opens a metrology lab
Digital manufacturing company Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) has added a suite of capabilities designed specifically to address the on-demand manufacturing needs of the low-volume, high-mix product segment. For years, there has been a gap in … [Read more...] about Proto Labs offers on-demand manufacturing for low-volume custom molded parts and opens a metrology lab
The best way for injection molding and 3D printing to work together
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...] about The best way for injection molding and 3D printing to work together
Model Solution delivers prototypes in 7 days
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...] about Model Solution delivers prototypes in 7 days
When the model prototype has to work
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...] about When the model prototype has to work
Proto Labs introduces rapid insert molding
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...] about Proto Labs introduces rapid insert molding
Schneider Electric cuts development time and cost using 3D printing
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...] about Schneider Electric cuts development time and cost using 3D printing
Using injection molding to reduce part count
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...] about Using injection molding to reduce part count
