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Utilizing Robotics in Plastic Injection Molding Industry

Close-up of a pick-and-place robot arm in a manufacturing setting.

Robotics and manufacturing go way back to the start of the third industrial revolution. And while you may think of the automotive or computer manufacturing industries as the sole users, we’re seeing it more and more in other manufacturing sectors. Today, we’re exploring the new generation of robot “pick-and-place” systems and utilizing robotics in the plastic injection molding industry, including here at Midstate Mold & Engineering.

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Medical Plastic Parts: Injection Molding Cleanroom

Cleanroom door.

The medical industry has many requirements and specifications when it comes to the manufacturing and assembly of its parts. Having sterile medical devices, especially single-use items like needle housing or pacemaker parts, is vital. Today, instead of focusing on the importance of great quality assurance or the right medical-grade plastic, let’s talk about the need for an injection molding cleanroom in your manufacturing process.

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Making Plastic Injection Molds for Short Production Runs

Tool molding being created by CNC machine.

Plastic injection molding has made a name for itself as one of the most popular part manufacturing techniques worldwide, especially when it comes to the rapid production of thousands of plastic parts, with molds lasting years into the production cycle when properly maintained. But not all projects need that volume over that span of time. If you’re looking at a small scale and timeframe, it’s worth looking at plastic injection molds for short production runs.

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Injection Molding: What Are the ISO Standards for Medical Devices?

ISO 13485 on a doctor's clipboard next to medical equipment.

When it comes to making medical products, the functionality of your devices is literally a balance of life and death. That’s why the medical industry relies on standards that govern design, safety, and materials used. Let’s go over the four most common ISO standards for medical devices you should take into consideration during design and manufacturing, as well as the ISO standards and other manufacturer standards you should look for in an injection molding company that will be helping you create the parts for it.

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The Manufacturing Differences Between Injection Molding and Blow Molding

Close up scene the orange plastic bottle container manufacturing process by blow mold machine.

Plastic is a fantastic material because of its versatility. When it comes to manufacturing parts, the sheer number of plastics you can use is only rivaled by the manufacturing processes to make them. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses and its own economical niches to fill, but you should compare all before using one over the other. Today we’re looking at the manufacturing differences between injection molding and blow molding and comparing the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision going forward with your next project.

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Getting Started with Plastic Injection Molding for Medical Devices

Blurred image of medical beds and other medical devices in a hospital.

Whether you’re an established business looking to start manufacturing with plastic injection molding or a newcomer to the medical devices industry, it’s important to know how (and when) to start the process of talking to a mold maker and plastic injection molding manufacturer. Unsurprisingly, medical devices are held to a higher standard of quality and manufacturing than most plastic injection parts, so working with someone skilled in that market who understands the standards is vital.

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