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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.
The Art of Micro Photography: Capturing the Details of Medical Implants
When our part photographer tried to explain his process for photographing our tiny parts to our team at MTD, we all thought we understood. But it is truly something you have to see to really understand and appreciate.
CEO One on One: Dennis P. Tully
Dennis discusses MTD’s road to success, which started in 1972 when the company began as a tool & die company. “We specialized in making electrical connectors, which was also a niche market, that we were doing for the defense industry, and there were not many people who could do that.”
MTD Releases Updated Materials Menu
CHARLTON, MA - (August 26, 2015) - MTD Micro Molding (www.mtdmicromolding.com), a long-time leader in micro-injection molding, has released an updated "Materials Menu" of materials that can be successfully micromolded to help guide engineers at medical device...