Plastic injection molding equipment now shapes almost every part of the cars we drive. Yet few of us realize these machines didn’t always look so high-tech. The journey from simple manual presses to today’s fully automated marvels is both dramatic and integral to understanding advancements in the auto industry. This evolution has not just changed...Continue Reading

While the global economy is broken down into only 11 sectors, there are dozens of industries within each. Many of these markets use plastic parts for machinery. However, since they all have wildly different needs, custom-molded plastics are critical for every professional. Here, we’re going to talk about taking your plastic parts from concept to...Continue Reading

Your team finally created a design that everyone approved. You chose a type of plastic and injection process that should have worked for the design. The prototype looked good. However, production was paused because the parts had wavy lines across the surface. This is one of many possible injection molding defects. Problems during the injection...Continue Reading

Have you ever wondered how your car’s sleek and sturdy plastic components came into being? There’s an incredible technology behind it that combines both art and science. Plastic injection molding is the secret ingredient! This method has revolutionized the automotive world, creating durable and design-friendly parts. There are also so many varieties! With advances in...Continue Reading

In any given vehicle, about 50 percent is plastic. However, that volume only accounts for only ten percent of the car’s weight. This is how plastic automobile parts help make vehicles more fuel-efficient. They have also helped increase safety. Besides automobile components, plastic is used to make all kinds of products. This includes everything from bottle caps...Continue Reading

Plastics are ubiquitous in our modern world. They play a pivotal role in various industries, with injection molding being one of the most common manufacturing processes. As the global community increasingly focuses on sustainability and environmental concerns, the role of plastics in injection molding has come under scrutiny. Let’s explore the sustainability of plastics for injection...Continue Reading

According to Globe Newswire, the plastic injection molding market size is a whopping 271.6 Billion in 2021! But here’s the catch: not all plastic is created equal. And if you’re diving into the world of creating plastic parts, there’s some nifty know-how that can make a world of difference. After all, have you ever considered the...Continue Reading

The Automotive industry in North America is worth over $1tn. There are many elements of this industry that keep this money coming in. One of the key aspects of the industry is the manufacturing of parts. Custom molded plastics have taken center stage. They have revolutionized the automobile industry. Let’s unveil five practical and intriguing...Continue Reading

In the last couple of years, we have seen a huge increase in automation across industries. From different software and machinery, it comes in all forms. Although there are many different opinions about this and the advanced technology that is coming out, there is an impact on various industries without a doubt. One industry that has...Continue Reading

Did you know that mirror frames were among the first molded “plastic” parts ever made? This dates back to around 1866! Plastic injection molding is in wide use in the manufacturing process of plastic parts. The automotive, aerospace, and medical industries are just some of the many that use this method. In plastic injection molding,...Continue Reading