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Injection Mold Textures A Guide to Choosing the Right One

Injection Mold Textures: How to Choose the Right One?

As a product designer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of using injection mold textures to add a finish or …

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Transfer Manufacturing From One Chinese Factory To Another With Fewer Risks

Transfer Manufacturing From One Chinese Factory To Another With Fewer Risks

Sometimes, if things have really gotten bad, you’ll need to leave your current Chinese supplier and transfer manufacturing to a …

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The Conundrum of Investing in Tooling Before a Final Prototype

The Conundrum of Investing in Tooling Before a Final Prototype

In most new product development projects for electro-mechanical products, there comes a time when the company (and its investors) need to make …

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Common Design For Manufacture Improvements On Plastic Injection Molded Parts

Common DFM Improvements On Plastic Injection Molded Parts

How do you ensure your design is mature, and you are ready to order the fabrication of the mold for …

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