Injection molding is the manufacturing process which is mostly used for the plastic items from toys and plastic trinkets to cell phone cases, automotive body parts, containers, water bottles, and more ...

Ultrasonic-assisted injection moulding encompasses a suite of methods that integrate high-frequency acoustic energy into conventional polymer injection processes. By coupling ultrasonic vibrations ...

Researchers have developed a new processing technique that could enable mass production of intricate, high-performance glass objects that cost as little as plastic ones (Science 2021, DOI: ...

Injection molding is widely used in the manufacture of plastic parts ranging from simple, everyday items to complex products requiring precision tooling and process optimization equipment. During a ...

The projectile injection molding technology (PIT) developed by Röchling Automotive has been recognized and awarded by Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) already for its use on parts made for BMW and ...

The powder injection moulding (PIM) process is an efficient method for the high volume production of shaped components from powders. PIM is a derivative of polymer injection moulding and uses much of ...

Flash in injection molding, a common defect where excess molten plastic escapes the cavity and solidifies into thin, unwanted protrusions, remains a persistent challenge for manufacturers. This issue ...

For semi-crystalline polymers, the crystallinity rate is a key parameter which directly influences mechanical properties, such as mechanical resistance or stiffness, as well as thermal and gas barrier ...

Water-assisted injection molding (WAIM) is a specialised variant of conventional injection molding in which high-pressure water replaces or supplements polymer melt in the core of a part, yielding ...