The first half of Going it Alone, Part III: Inside the Factory Walls appeared on CrunchGear yesterday. We pick up our survey of how consumer electronics are made with … “One Word: Plastics”. Injection ...

Energy efficiency is often considered to be the main advantage of electric injection molding machines, but that neglects many other productivity benefits.

Injection molding technologies are always evolving to meet the latest consumer demands and design requirements. As manufacturers push the boundaries on design and performance, existing technologies ...

Parts or runners sticking can cause frustration for any injection molder. Runners sticking can lead to dry shots or cause the press to go down frequently when the robot detects missing parts. Parts ...

At what point does it make sense to 3D print a part compared to opting for injection molding? The short answer is “it depends.” The medium-sized answer is, “it depends on some back-of-the-envelope ...

Injection molding is a highly-engineered process that demands careful planning and attention to detail if the finished product is to achieve its full potential. The tips in this article should help ...

An injection molded, threaded cap made from a 3D-printed metal mold insert, right, created on a Mantle P-200 machine. Within reach of you right now are probably five to 10 plastic products, or parts ...