September 21, 2026
Plastic injection molding is one of the most efficient and reliable manufacturing processes used to produce high-quality components across various industries, ranging from medical devices and electrical […]
September 21, 2026
Changing molding suppliers is rarely an easy decision that manufacturers make lightly. In many cases, circumstances outside their control are what prompt this choice; for example, […]
April 2, 2026
From consumer products and industrial equipment OEMs to mission-critical medical and defense markets, manufacturers across a wide variety of industries face different performance requirements, regulatory expectations, and environmental conditions. While applications vary, the core challenge remains the same: selecting the right combination of materials, molding processes, and part geometry to maximize performance.
March 27, 2026
Tool transfers are often framed as simple logistics decisions. Move the mold, start production, reduce cost. Done!
February 6, 2026
Highly regulated sectors such as medical devices or aerospace parts are often associated with specialized manufacturers and strict processes. In actuality, the foundational requirements of these industries are process control, repeatability, documentation, and material traceability. These are not exclusive to regulated markets. They’re the same fundamentals that define best-in-class industrial manufacturing.
February 3, 2026
Whether engineering a medical device, aerospace assembly, industrial system, or consumer product, bringing a new plastic component to your market requires much more investment that simply selecting a material and commissioning a mold. Successful OEMS understand that the earlier the engineering team engages with their molder, the smoother the entire operation will be from conception to production.
December 3, 2024
Have you started rethinking your supply chain strategies, including onshoring your plastic molding? Onshoring or bringing production back to the US offers businesses significant advantages, especially in industries like plastic molding. For many companies, this is emerging as a necessary approach going forward.
August 5, 2024
While handles may not be the first component considered in the designing of a product, it can 4570 two shot pull handle have a lasting effect on the aesthetics and overall reputation of the product. It is important to choose components that significantly impact how the user feels about a product. One wrong choice can have a lasting effect on the perception of the product, even if the overall product works well. We have all experienced a soft touch handle that starts to shed material with extended use or worse breaks under stress. Handles like this may do the job temporarily but could affect the product reputation over time. With that said, as a product designer there is a constant tension between durability, feel and added cost. Choosing a premium soft touch handle provides the perfect balance of functionality, durability and aesthetic appeal.
May 13, 2024
Enhancing Molding and Tooling Capabilities
Warrenville, IL – May 10, 2024 The Heico Companies announced that it has completed its acquisition of Versatile Mold and Design, Inc. Headquartered in Rutledge, Georgia, Versatile designs, builds, and maintains high precision molds for both thermoplastic and thermoset materials and provides molding services as well.