Compared to other materials, manufactured plastic components are relatively modern. Dating back to 1907, Leo Baekeland is known for creating the first synthetic plastic made from molecules not found in nature. Because modern plastic has only been around for roughly 100 years, there may be even more to learn about plastics and their incredible advantages. However, the future of this innovative material is especially bright. With that, here are four things you might not know about plastic components. [Read more…] about 4 Things You Might Not Know About Plastic Components
How Successful is the Plastic Injection Molding Market?
The plastic injection molding market has been a backbone to the American economy. This industry has a large impact on the economy, and helps create sustainable jobs for thousands of Americans. This blog will give an overview of the successes of the plastic injection molding market and go over some trends and projections for the future of this industry. [Read more…] about How Successful is the Plastic Injection Molding Market?
How Plastics Affect the Medical Industry
Healthcare providers are always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance the quality of their medical parts and devices while cutting costs. While glass is known for being highly sanitary, there are additional benefits that plastics provide—and glass simply cannot compete. Re-usable and sanitary plastic components are helping medical practitioners overcome challenges in the medical industry every day. [Read more…] about How Plastics Affect the Medical Industry
6 Benefits of Metal Replacement with Plastic Parts
Manufacturers have depended on metals due to the abundance of metal knowledge, history, and favorable qualities. These include strength, stiffness, ideal traits related to electricity and chemical resistance. However, the need for fast-paced production, complex designs, and reducing operational costs is greater than ever. What has the same characteristics of metals but is the cost-efficient version? Plastics. Although metal-to-plastic conversion was introduced in the 1950s, many manufacturers are unfamiliar with the advantages of metal replacement with plastic parts. [Read more…] about 6 Benefits of Metal Replacement with Plastic Parts
Protecting Our Future: The Benefits of Recycling Plastics
The discovery and creation of plastic products have changed the way we live our lives every day. For plastic injection molders, it is becoming a norm to incorporate an environmentally responsible business plan to any effective long-term strategy. Not only due to the growing number of laws and regulations that businesses must comply with, but because the public expects businesses to take part in preserving the environment for their communities and future generations. [Read more…] about Protecting Our Future: The Benefits of Recycling Plastics
Everyday Items Made in the Plastic Injection Molding Process
As complicated as plastic injection molding may sound to a consumer, it is a very common manufacturing method used to create a number of everyday items. Plastic injection molding is used to help create plastic products no matter how complex, intricate, small or large that we have adopted into our everyday lives. [Read more…] about Everyday Items Made in the Plastic Injection Molding Process