Molding News

  1. The 3 Things Every Medical Device Developer, Manufacturer, And OEM Should Know About Injection Molding 7/10/2015

    Injection molding is used extensively throughout the medical device industry. In the continued search for compliant, cost effective production methods, more and more companies are switching to fabrication techniques that offer economies of scale, such as injection molding, for both high and low volume production. 

  2. Thermoplastic Injection Molding Design For Medical Prototyping — Key Considerations 5/13/2015

    Like many industries, the development path for medical devices differs with every product and its unique requirements. However, all medical devices have a series of FDA approval gates to clear and clinic trials to administer and analyze that often dictate a device’s path to market.

  3. Top Ten Tips For Medical Micro Molding 3/4/2015

    This paper includes information on the differences between micro, miniature, and small parts, the impacts material selection can make, maintaining manufacturability as sizes become smaller, and much more. Download it to better understand the micro molding process.

  4. Top Ten Tips For Designing Silicone Medical Components 3/4/2015

    Silicone is biocompatible, inert and stable, flexible, has a low compression set with a wide range of durometers, and offers superior heat resistance. While these properties make it ideal for medical device components, up-front design considerations should be taken into account as well. 

  5. Micro-Molding 101: Injection Molding On The Micro Scale 1/28/2015

    New ways of addressing engineering and manufacturing challenges are constantly under development, and it can be difficult to stay well-informed. But, if you don’t keep on top of these new techniques, you might miss out on opportunities to stay competitive.

  6. Molding Process Validation for Medical Devices: Five Things to Know

    Understanding what is involved in injection-molding process validation and why it is important will help you choose a molding partner who can provide you with the confidence that your plastic parts will work well every time.