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Medical-grade materials play vital role in product development and fight against COVID-19

Lexan 940 resin continues to be a staple polycarbonate (PC) used for injection molding.

Consider Delrin as an excellent plastic replacement for metal because of its strength, versatility.

An overview of thermoplastics with flame-retardant characteristics and the UL 94 classification.

A comparison between aluminum and steel tooling for injection-molded parts.

A number of materials can be used to overmold components together, but without a chemical bond or mechanical interlock, some overmolded parts won’t stand the test of time.

Learn how insert molding can add functionality, strength, and complexity to plastic parts.

High-performance materials can be molded to produce parts that can withstand extreme temperatures.

Machined prototypes can help ready your design for an eventual move to injection molding.

Developing medical devices? Here are five material options to consider.

So, you’re designing a part that requires flexibility and you need to choose a material.