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• Overmolding

  What is overmolding? Overmolding is an injection molding process in which multiple shots of thermoplastic are injected separately to create a single part. The first thermoplastic injection into a tool or cavity forms a substrate, before an overmolding material is injected into, onto, or around it. The thermoplastic layers bond as they cool to produce […]

• How Industry 4.0 will affect the manufacturing industry

  Interconnected technologies and data-driven maintenance are key developments in the latest industrial revolution. How do they apply to manufacturing?

• Tips for injection molding with high-temperature plastics

  Regulating the temperature of your mold is essential to producing high-quality injection-molded parts with high-temperature plastics. Here’s how.

• Key considerations for 3D printing with nylon

  Are you using nylon for your next print? Keep these tips and design considerations in mind to ensure you get the best results.

• The benefits of heat treating metal

  Understanding the types of heat treatments and the benefits they offer will help you create parts with your desired properties.

• Comparing different types of polishing surface finishes

  Metal surface finishing is for more than just aesthetics, and selecting the right process is important for creating high-quality parts. Here’s what you need to know.

• 5 sustainable manufacturing trends to watch

  Sustainable manufacturing is key to protecting our environment. Learn more about five sustainability trends that are contributing to a cleaner, greener world.

• 3 tips for creating stronger injection molding parts

  Durable materials, optimized design, and proper support structures are key to improving the strength of plastic injection molding parts.

• The role of CNC machining in the aerospace industry

  CNC machining plays a crucial role in today’s aerospace parts manufacturing industry.

• A brief history of stereolithography

  Here’s a quick dive into what stereolithography is, how it works, and a few of its most popular applications.