Metal Injection Molding combines the shaping capabilities of plastic injection molding with the material flexibility of ...

Magnum Venus Products, a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is launching a new process for closed molding to increase part production by ...

This content was paid for by an advertiser and created by Crain's Custom Content. Finding the right auxiliary equipment for your facility is imperative to running a smooth operation, and while the ...

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 ...

The importance of digital tools and simulation for successful composite parts design is well established, whether for aircraft wings, automotive bumper beams or bicycle frames. Over the past decade, ...

The current infusion process, or vacuum infusion process (VIP), requires sealant tapes, commonly known as tacky tape, to secure plastic bagging around the perimeter of the mold. Tacky tape is a ...

Think you’ve squeezed the maximum weight and cycle time out of your injection-molded design? Users of MuCell microcellular-foam technology beg to differ. They’ve cut part weight 8 to 12% without major ...

The plastics industry continues to seek solutions to help it meet circular economy demands. As pressure builds for the industry to increase the amount of recycled plastics used in manufacturing, ...

The hybrid-composite rear load floor uses unidirectional (UD) thermoplastic tapes plus direct-long-fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) composites. Thermoplastic tapes provided high stiffness/strength in a ...

With 2024 behind us, plastics professionals would do well to assess the state of their molding operation and strategically plan for 2025. What were our strengths? How do we move away from the ...