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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.
MTD Named Processor of the Year Finalist
Plastics News announced the Finalists for Processor of the Year Award and MTD Micro Molding (www.mtdmicromolding.com), a long-time leader in micro-injection molding, has been named one of the four.
A Tale of Two Micromolding Suppliers
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times (at least with regard to a micromolding project for a leading medtech OEM). Delays in validation, achieving multi-cavity capability, and product launch issues—these are the types of challenges that can cause a potentially successful, high precision, micromolding project to fail.