May 18, 2017 | Micro Insights
For micro medical components, there is a wide variety of materials to choose from. Most micromolding materials fall into two categories: thermoplastics and bioabsorbables. Thermoplastics are polymers that become pliable and moldable above a specific temperature and...
May 15, 2017 | In the News
On April 26, MTD accepts the Manufacturing Excellence Award for small business category at Worcester Business Journal’s 2nd Annual Manufacturing Summit. The event took place at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester and was attended by the best of the best...
May 15, 2017 | In the News
In this month’s edition of Plastics Engineering magazine, there was a unique focus on micro injection molding – a growing trend in the industry. Why is it trending? Simple: devices are continuing to get smaller and smaller. And advanced injection molding...
May 15, 2017 | In the News
The art and science of micro-moldmaking Cutting Tools Engineering magazine ran a special issue this month with a focus on micro. Topics included making molds with submicron features, laser machining micro medical parts, and tools with hair-thin diameters. MTD was...
Apr 17, 2017 | Micro Insights
Datum Feature Symbol Placement Our engineering teams have reviewed hundreds of Micro Part Designs over the years. And one mistake that is commonly seen in micro part drawings is the placement of the datum feature symbol. When in line with a dimension line, like datum...
Apr 13, 2017 | Press Release
CHARLTON, MA – (April 13, 2017) – MTD Micro Molding (mtdmicromolding.com), a long-time leader and expert problem solver in micro-injection molding for the medical device industry, is proud to announce its forty-fifth year in the micro manufacturing...
