When making injection molding, it is important to have various safety measures in place to protect both the workers and the equipment. Some common safety precautions in an injection molding plant include: Personal protective equipment: Workers should wear gloves, safety…
The customer deals with one vendor when dealing with a “full-service” vendor. Vendors, usually molders, are responsible for providing the finished injection molded product to customers. Upon receiving the customer’s request, the molder arranges all the necessary steps to fulfill…
Business is all about cutting costs. There is always a search for ways to save money and increase profits in every business, regardless of its size. The most common method of doing this today is outsourcing. Increasingly, companies are outsourcing…
What is the reason for the high cost of injection molds? As we explore in this blog post, injection molds are costly, and there are ways to save while still getting quality products. Check out the following tips if you’re…
The design process can be simplified by following a three stage approach where material, design and fabrication decisions are made in parallel. SABIC Innovative Plastics engineers should be consulted during the early stages of the design process. Additional information on…
The Basics China is the world’s largest manufacturing country. In 2016, it produced $3.2 trillion worth of goods, according to World Bank data. Manufacturing in China has been a long-standing practice for many companies, with the country becoming a leading…
And if you’re thinking of China contract manufacturing, you’re probably not alone in your quest. But don’t despair! We’ve got some tips that will help you make sure your China contract manufacturing experience is a smooth one. China contract manufacturing…
If you are in the plastic industry and have been using a different type of polymer to manufacture products, then you may want to think again. Polylactic acid (PLA) has numerous benefits, which makes it a much safer and smarter…
3D printing is a revolutionary technology that’s likely to have an enormous impact on the world. But what exactly is it? 3D Printing-Whatchu Talkin’ About? 3D printing is the process of creating a three-dimensional object from a digital file. It’s…
The world’s No. I trade fair for plastics and rubber The K exhibition is the world’s No. 1 trade fair for plastics and rubber. It takes place every two years in Düsseldorf, Germany, and attracts more than 3,500 exhibitors from…