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11 Tips to Keep Your Molding Project from Failing
Selecting a manufacturer to build your tool, validate the molding process, and be your partner through full-scale production is an important decision for the success of your program.
MTD is Top 10 Finalist for Innovation Award
Boston BIOMEDevice is approaching and our friends at Qmed have selected the semifinalists for the BIOMEDevice Boston Innovation Prize.
MTD Attends Executive Forum as POY Finalist
MTD had an incredible night in Naples, FL at the Plastics News’ Executive Forum. What an honor to be included in the finalist line up and it was great to meet all the folks that represented these amazing companies. We certainly hope to be back next year as a finalist, and hopefully, a Processor of the Year winner!
A New Look at Micromolding
Most medical-device designers are unfamiliar with the fine limits of micromolding. For instance, today’s capability can shape parts with details down to 0.005 in. But even that limit may give way with more recent developments.
Top 5 Reasons to Attend MDM West
MDM West is the largest medical design and manufacturing event in the US. Whether your goal is to meet up with existing partners or create new ones, #UBMWest provides a fantastic atmosphere for key members of the medical device industry to connect, network, and discover solutions. Two presentation theaters, daily keynote speakers, various networking events, and special giveaways – I guess the better question is, why not go to MDM West?
MTD Adds Ultrasonic Molding Capability
MTD has invested in an ultrasonic molding machine, which takes a completely different approach to molding. It uses an ultrasonic horn to push the plastic pellets into the mold, which are not heated in advance like they are with a traditional molding machine. The expectation is that it will increase flow and reduce waste, and smaller and thinner parts with more details will be become possible.