For short production runs and prototyping, it is cost effective to use 3D printed molds or CNC aluminum molds versus traditional injection molding? What are the current advantages and drawbacks of ...

Metal injection molding (MIM) produces relatively small (150 to less than 30-gm), complex, net, or near-net parts which can include features such as holes, radii, logos, and text. Moreover, MIM can ...

Long known as a defender of the aluminum mold, David Bank has started a new company, AIM, to finally prove what he’s been saying all along. David Bank’s shop that creates aluminum tools contains ...

[JohnSL] and his friend both have injection molding machines. They decided to compare the aluminum molds they usually use with some 3D printed molds created with a resin printer. They used two ...

Injection molding machine suppliers feature prominently at this month’s PTXPO in Chicago; see what the press makers have planned for their exhibits.

As developers in the automotive and airline industries push to make more efficient vehicles, they are turning their attention to designing sturdy, lightweight machines. Designing lightweight materials ...

If your a small business has been relying on 3D printing to manufacture small quantities of plastic components, you may be interested in a new fully automatic desktop plastic injection machine which ...