Bioabsorbables vs. Thermoplastics: The Key Differences
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...
MTD Accepts Manufacturing Excellence Award
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...
From Failure to Full-force Production
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...
A Cut Below
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...