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Machine Investments Expand Molding Capacity for Continued Business Growth We are excited to announce the addition of (2) new 60-ton Sodick-Plustech Injection Molding Machines (IMMs). This brings our total to (19) Sodick IMMs, including (14) 20-ton micro-molding machines and (5) 60-ton machines. Nearly 50 percent of our 42 in-house injection molding machines are now high-precision, fast-response Sodick IMMs. This reflects our ongoing commitment in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and delivery of the highest quality components to our customers. These IMMs not … Read More

2024 Supplier Outstanding Performance Award Matrix Tool, Inc. (Fairview, PA), is excited to share that we were recently awarded our sixth consecutive Supplier Outstanding Performance Award from one of our long-standing, high-volume customers. This recognition highlights our dedication to operational excellence and our commitment to meeting our customers’ needs at every stage of the manufacturing process. As an engineering-driven custom manufacturer specializing in high-precision injection molds and intricate molded components, we are honored to receive this recognition. This award is … Read More

Expanding Capacity With 60-Ton IMM Matrix Tool, Inc. (Fairview, PA), a trusted partner and strategic supplier specializing in high-precision injection molds and plastic molded components for the electronics, automotive, medical, and micro-molding industries, is excited to announce the addition of a new 60-Ton Injection Molding Machine (IMM) from Sodick-Plustech. This brings our number of Sodick High-Precision IMMs to (17) total, including (14) 20-Ton High Response Micro Molding Machines and (3) 60-Ton High Response IMMs. This machine provides additional capacity to … Read More

Thanksgiving 2024 EVES: Gratitude in Action As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, our team at Matrix is proud to give back to our friends at Elk Valley Elementary School (EVES). We provided meal bags with Thanksgiving dinner staples, along with a gift card to help cover the cost of a turkey or another main dish of their choice. The generosity of our team members made this donation possible, and it serves as a reminder of what makes the holiday season so … Read More

Runner Reduction Case Study   This runner reduction case study highlights a project for an automotive customer, where we optimized a high-volume tool producing 24 million components annually, significantly enhancing efficiency and reducing material waste. By transferring the tool to Matrix, we achieved nearly $500,000 in material savings through a simple runner redesign. While offshoring may seem cost-effective, it often leads to hidden waste. Learn how onshoring or transferring your project to Matrix can deliver significant ROI with our innovative … Read More

Micro Molding Case Study This case study explores the industry-wide shift towards smaller, tight-tolerance micro-molded components, affecting a wide range of markets and end-applications, including medical devices, consumer electronics, automotive components, and beyond. This project involved concerns that traditional manufacturing methods may fail to deliver the required quality and repeatability needed for small components (4.18mm x 4.61mm) using 30% GF LCP resin. Our innovative approach resulted in benefits such as reduced material waste, cycle time, and more. Explore the case … Read More

Bringing STEM to Life Through Plastics Manufacturing Thank you, Elk Valley Elementary School (EVES), for inviting members of our team to present on plastics manufacturing and its connection to your students’ STEM coursework. Tom Moyak captivated the entire 4thgrade class with a presentation on how STEM is used daily at Matrix to design and manufacture products. He highlighted Matrix’s patented golf tee, developed 25+ years ago, and showed the students videos of the actual manufacturing process, providing an immersive experience … Read More

NPE2024: That’s a Wrap We are grateful to all who joined us at NPE 2024 and took the time to visit us in Sodick’s booth. We also wanted to extend our appreciation to Sodick for showcasing our tooling and molding capabilities in their industry leading injection molding equipment. Throughout the week-long show, we ran our ultra-high precision, award winning micro mold in a high response Sodick LP20EH3 20T Micro Injection Molding Machine. This demonstration highlighted the exceptional precision and repeatability … Read More

Join Matrix Tool, Inc. and our partners Sodick-Plustech and RJG Inc. at NPE2024: The Plastics Show in Orlando, Florida from May 6 – May 10th. Stop by the Sodick-Plustech booth W3581 to witness this high-precision, award-winning micro mold run in person. Sodick will be showcasing their cutting-edge precision molding technology featuring the V-LINE Two-Stage Plunger System. Matrix Tool will be highlighting our custom manufacturing capabilities for high-precision components, pushing the boundaries in plastics processing by leveraging our investments in Sodick … Read More

Matrix Tool, Inc., Presented with Fifth Consecutive Supplier Outstanding Performance Award Matrix Tool, Inc., is thrilled to announce that we were recently awarded our fifth consecutive Supplier Outstanding Performance Award from one of our long-term/high-volume customers. This acknowledgment emphasizes Matrix’s commitment to organizational excellence and supporting our customers’ needs throughout the entire manufacturing process. As an engineering-driven custom manufacturer specializing in high-precision injection molds and intricate molded components, we are honored to receive this recognition. This exclusive award is reserved … Read More