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The Rise of Miniaturization – Pt. 2

August27,2024
By Micro Molding, Tooling / Mold Building
If you missed Pt.1 – The Rise of Miniaturization, check out our case study here for an overview. The write-up below builds on the insights from the case study. BACKGROUND The medical device industry continues to undergo a significant transformation driven by the trend of miniaturization. As the next generation of medical devices become more compact, the demand for smaller, more intricate components continues to rise. This trend pushes the limits of conventional tooling, engineering and injection molding. Recognizing the ... Read More
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The Benefits of Changing Injection Molding Suppliers

December04,2023
By Automotive, Medical, Metal Injection Molding (MIM), Micro Molding, Plastic Injection Molding, Quality, Scientific Molding, Technology, Tooling / Mold Building
Optimizing Quality, Savings, and Supplier Diversity Through Mold Transfers Various factors can lead to a situation where manufacturers require the services of a new supplier, especially one capable of effectively managing the seamless transfer of plastic injection molds for complex and high-volume components. Manufacturers may be seeking a new supplier for a multitude of reasons. These include: enhancing product quality to de-risk their supply chain, receiving injection molded parts at a reduced cost, assisting with outsourced production needs, or helping ... Read More

Supply Chain Reshoring: USA Advantages and Uncovering Offshore Hidden Costs

August15,2023
By Supply Chain
What is Offshoring and Why Offshore? A company is defined as any trade or business in which goods or services are sold to produce income, and many companies have sought to gain a competitive cost advantage through offshoring – moving the manufacturing of their goods or services overseas. We’ve heard how very inexpensive it can be to manufacture in Asia as compared to doing so in the United States, and we can sympathize with the ensuing battle cries: “They have ... Read More