Medical
How to Use Ultra-Precision Micro Tools, Molding and Automation to Unlock High-Volume Medical Device Miniaturization
Five key areas where a molder/mold builder applies tight-tolerance tooling and advanced molding solutions to enable high-volume production of micro-molded medical parts.
MGS Unifies Global Expertise with Full Integration of Design & Development Team
Technolution becomes MGS Design & Development, enhancing end-to-end solutions for healthcare innovators.
Read MoreCOAST Systems Achieves 100% Pass in Independent Third-Party Validation
Validated software delivers audit-ready compliance for pharma, medical device and other regulated industries
Read MoreTrelleborg Invests in Innovation Center and Tool Shop Remodel
Trelleborg Medical Solutions plans a 45,000-square-foot Innovation Center and is expanding its tool room to include more Swiss-machining and injection molding.
Read MoreStreamlining Medical Device Development With Modular, Risk-Reducing Tooling Strategy
Fast-Track Tooling enables early validation of medical device designs, reduces risks, accelerates time-to-market and ensures alignment with production molds.
Read MoreLSR Moldmaker Innovates In Medical Market
California-based M.R. Mold specializes in high-precision liquid silicone molds for medical applications, innovating with new technologies (including additive manufacturing) and female craftspeople.
Read MoreWhat’s On the Minds of Medical Mold Builders
Conversations with medical mold builders reveal busy shops, rising automation, digital twins and evolving business strategies amid uncertainty.
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Husky Technologies Innovations in Packaging, Hot Runner, Medical Molding Solutions
Husky showcases portfolio of solutions to support packaging, hot runner, medical markets.
Jann Bond
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
3D Printing Accelerates R&D Process For Prototyping Molds
Utilizing Axtra3D’s additive technology, LSI Solutions, a medical equipment manufacturer found the compatible machine it needed to accelerate its R&D process for prototyping molds for medical devices.
Read MoreMoldmakers Help Drive Innovation in Medical Device Manufacturing
By embracing automation, digitalization and sustainable practices mold builders are helping to meet the medical industry’s increasing demands for precision, efficiency and compliance.
Read MoreInternational Partnership Improves IBM Preform Precision
Hammonton Mold Co. and ADOP France team up to bring injection blow mold preform design and service to the next level.
Read MoreDynamic Tool Corporation – Creating the Team to Move Moldmaking Into the Future
For 40+ years, Dynamic Tool Corp. has offered precision tooling, emphasizing education, mentoring and innovation. The company is committed to excellence, integrity, safety and customer service, as well as inspiring growth and quality in manufacturing.
Read MoreTriple Threat: How One Shop's Success Resonates Across Three End Markets
When I revisited Eden Tool in New Freedom, PA, this past summer for a follow-up feature on this mold builder’s growth, I underestimated the story.
Read MoreEden Tool and Eden Manufacturing: A Story of Resilience, Growth and Innovation
This critical parts manufacturer, founded on solid tooling fundamentals, didn’t get derailed with the unexpected passing of the owner because leadership was already building a solid business, not just a good tool shop. Here’s how they managed change incrementally… and they’re not finished yet.
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Zahoransky To Debut Advanced Autoinjectors, Syringes Tooling
Automated, intelligent, compact designs seeking to maximize efficiency for high-volume medical applications will be on display at K 2025.
How to Improve Your Current Efficiency Rate
An alternative approach to taking on more EDM-intensive work when technology and personnel investment is not an option.
Read MoreMold Builder Uses Metal 3D Printing to Bridge Medical Product Development to Production
Westminster Tool uses metal additive manufacturing for medical device OEM, taking lessons learned from R&D in the prototype mold phase to full-scale production molding in a fraction of the time.
Read MoreInnovative Mold Building Enhances Packaging Material Efficiency, Elevates Recyclable Design
A manufacturing-focused design and optimized tooling enhance material efficiency in packaging for a new medical instrument.
Read MoreMMT Chats: Mold Builder, Master Molder and Marble Maker?
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges introduces new MMT Editorial Advisory Board Member Mike Close, Sr. Tooling Engineer for SMC Ltd. in Devens, Massachusetts.
Read MoreU.S. Economy Indicates Prospects for Moldmakers
An examination of the U.S. economy suggests its resilience against a recession, yet a mixed outlook for moldmaking and plastics persists.
Read MoreMantle TrueShape Advances Medical Mold Manufacture
In a recent case study, Mantle’s 3D-printed inserts enabled a medical device manufacturer to reduce 12-week lead times for prototype mold production to 4 weeks and at one-third of the cost.
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Kistler Highlights New Assembly System and Optical Inspection Alongside Pressure Sensors
Focusing on medical and electronics production, Kistler will feature cavity pressure sensors, technology for process optimization and quality monitoring, a new assembly system and an optical inspection machine at K.
Tony Deligio
Editor-in-Chief, Plastics Technology
MGS Mfg Group Acquires Danish Product Design Firm Technolution
The partnership is said to create a unique position in the global healthcare value chain, combining MGS’ specialization in precision plastics and tooling with Technolution’s R&D and project management.
Read MorePennsylvania Mold Builder Doubles Footprint, Maintains Quality and Company Values
Quality Mold Inc. doubles its manufacturing footprint but maintains its private company values and structure, delivering quality and fast turnaround from mold design and build through sampling.
Read MoreCamera-Assisted Laser System Verifies Quality Part Marking for Plastics, Moldmaking
The Foba M-Series laser marking workstations ensure almost error-free, economical direct part identification and reliable product traceability for automotive, tool and moldmaking, medical, plastic parts and more.
Read MoreWestec Plastics 3D Prints Mold Inserts Using TrueShape Technology
Mantle’s metal 3D printing enabled Westec to rapidly respond to changing customer demands, quickly produce prototype H13 mold inserts and keep design and development on track.
Read MoreNext Chapter Manufacturing Expands Into Medical Industry, Initiates NXCMED
Additive surgical company will deliver surgical device solutions, such as implants and complex surgical devices, through disruptive design and 3D printing technologies.
Read MoreMantle Unveils New Medical Mold Applications Achieved Through Metal 3D Printing
New applications from Nicolet Plastics and Westec Plastics become a testament to the strong adoption of Mantle’s metal 3D printing technology.
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