SLA and Low-Volume Injection Molding and Parts
June 12, 2012 11:47 am | by Patrick Hunter | 3D Systems | Articles | CommentsSuppServe is a boutique package design firm located in northern California that specializes in single-serve dispensing solutions. “Inventors, innovators, marketers and sellers of all things single-serve”, SuppServe is dedicated to simplifying the delivery methods of a variety of common products that are sold in bulk and require single-serve dosing by the customer.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Injection MoldingLessons Learned at the Intersection of Electronics and Medical Molding
June 12, 2012 9:33 am | by Philip Katen | Articles | CommentsAs the cross-pollination of the molded electronic and medical components industries continues, the products in each industry are becoming much smaller and much more complex. Toolmakers, molders, suppliers and the OEMs of medical components that incorporate electronics must all have a firm understanding of the ideas, processes, expectations and standards of both industries in a collaborative effort to produce the highest quality component-level parts at the lowest viable cost.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Micro Molding | Micro-machining
Adjustment-Free Magnetostrictive Position Sensors
June 7, 2012 10:17 am | Novotechnik U.S., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNovotechnik, U.S. introduces the TP1 Series of magnetostrictive position sensors that provide non-contact, absolute, linear position. These sensors meet all specifications without the need...
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding
All-Electric Injection Molding Technology
June 7, 2012 10:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsMilacron Plastics Technologies, a worldwide supplier of plastics-processing technologies, recently presented NPE2012 attendees with a hands-on look at updated Roboshot all-electric injection molding...
LISTED UNDER: Equipment/Tools | Injection Molding | Micro Molding
Roundtable Q & A: Molding
June 6, 2012 5:02 am | by John Schmitz, Shu Peng, and Dave Pool | Articles | CommentsQuestion 1: How are innovative molding techniques enhancing the design capabilities of medical device manufacturers?
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Insert Molding | Silicon MoldingApplying Tech: Portable Medical, Part III
June 5, 2012 9:56 am | Articles | CommentsHow are you influencing portable medical devices?
LISTED UNDER: Vacuum | Injection Molding | Control
Conformal Cooling Using DMLS
June 5, 2012 6:44 am | by Tim Ruffner | Articles | CommentsConformal cooling in tool design is a concept that’s fundamentally sound. The trouble lies in the mechanics. Design obstacles imposed by performance boundaries in available machining processes often put its merits out of practical reach. The emergence and attainability of DMLS technology gives toolmakers the design latitude to make conformal cooling a profitable reality.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Injection Molding
Injection Molding Small Complex Bioabsorbable Implants
June 5, 2012 5:25 am | by Tanner Hargens | Articles | CommentsInjection molding intricate components for medical device implantables is a difficult task on its own. Add absorbable polymer to the equation and it becomes many times more challenging. This article reviews several of the barriers to success in this area of component fabrication for implantable medical devices.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Micro MoldingSelf-Lubricated Polyisoprene for Medical Septum Applications
May 30, 2012 10:46 am | by Saman Nanayakkara and Shu Peng | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Develop a system that reduces the needle drag and piercing resistance of the septum and injection site materials to increase product performance. The Solution: Chemists developed a family of self-lubricated polyisoprene materials that have been manufactured with a proprietary lubricant system and show a minimal reduction of physical and mechanical properties.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Silicon Molding | Silicon Molding
Outsourced Molding Success Springs Up
May 30, 2012 10:02 am | by Tim Nakari | Lee Spring Co | Articles | CommentsThe Challenge: Identify a partner who is able to aid in the development of an injection molded plastic spring.The Solution: Spectrum was able to deliver the resulting product to Lee Spring for market in eight weeks, from first concept discussions through to final production.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Systems | Injection Molding | Molding
Challenges & Solutions for Micro Injection Molding
May 29, 2012 11:07 am | by Peter Szewczyk, BSME | Articles | CommentsBeing mindful of the challenges and obstacles that can impede success when specifying micro injection molding processes can aid designers when planning to use this option for elements of their product. This article provides a comprehensive look at many of the areas of concern for component fabrication at this size and also offers solutions to the problems.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Systems | Injection Molding | Molding
Complex Injection Molded Solutions
May 18, 2012 10:35 am | Gw Plastics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe healthcare market demands a dynamic partner with industry experience, innovation, and quality systems you can trust. GW Plastics specializes in complex injection molded solutions...
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Full Service Contract Manufacturing
Custom Injection Molder
May 18, 2012 10:11 am | Crescent Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCrescent Industries employee-owners are committed to providing their customers with manufacturing solutions. They can bring all your project pieces together by providing design...
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding
Solution Provider of Molded Components
May 18, 2012 10:04 am | Caplugs | Product Releases | CommentsCaplugs is a solution provider of molded components and product protection for medical devices and equipment. With a team of design engineers and an in-house toolroom...
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Injection Molding
Engineered Metal Solutions
May 3, 2012 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsATW Companies Inc., a leading provider of custom manufactured metal components and services, will be showcasing its “ATW Medical” brand and highlighting its leadership in engineered metal solutions...
LISTED UNDER: Metals | Injection Molding | Metal Injection Molding
