For moldmakers who wish they could simulate the molding process without having to build a prototype mold first, Sigmasoft software, designed for 3D injection molding process simulation, may be the ...

In the modern manufacturing landscape, the quest for consistent and reproducible mechanical properties in injection molded parts is more critical than ever. Achieving this level of quality depends ...

The “composites for sustainable mobility” (CosiMo) project was launched in 2018 by Faurecia Clean Mobility (Nanterre, France) to develop a smart thermoplastic composite resin transfer molding (RTM) ...

ProMed, a contract manufacturer specializing in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and highly regulated combination products, has announced new process refinements in the LSR injection molding process ...

Lightweight parts, energy-saving processing or combining several process steps into one. It can all be summarized under one buzzword: sustainability. A technology that is highly promising is ...

Figure 1. Pressurized nitrogen gas is injected into a melt to penetrate the part via a network of thicker cross-sectioned gas channels (click to enlarge). Gas-assist injection molding was developed ...

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 ...