Printing Will Challenge Micro Molding
An interesting new printing process may provide stiff competition for micro and powder injection molding for parts that require complex internal geometries, such as lead frames for semiconductor...
View ArticlePHAs Show Significant Potential
A bioplastic with significant potential for durable applications is the polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) family. PHB, for example, has high crystallinity and mechanical properties similar to polystyrene....
View ArticleTOP TEN MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES AT K2010
Following are the most important molding innovations shown at K2010 in the opinon of the editorial director of The Molding Blog. NUMBER 1 Reinforced Laminate Sheet Primary Developers 1....
View ArticleLNP Develops Colorable Compound for Molded Electronic Devices
More materials’ companies are coming onboard with materials developed for the Laser Direct Structuring process. The result will be continued penetration of the technology into three-dimensional...
View ArticleJapanese Process Creates Nanoscale Molded Detail
Japan Steelworks (JSW) has developed a low pressure compression process to form molded parts with nanoscale details, high aspect ratios, and sharp edges. Cycle times are typically a minute or less....
View ArticleApple Develops Improved Sealing For Housings
Apple is developing a new injection molding technology to improve the watertight seal of mobile phone housings. In a U.S. patent application published today, adhesive is placed in [..]
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