by Nice Rapid | Jun 27, 2019 | Plastic Injection Molding
Much has been discussed lately in relation to the large amount of plastic debris that is floating around our oceans, causing untold damage to our marine ecosystems and also possibly to our own health. Although injection moulding as an industry is not directly...
by Nice Rapid | Jun 20, 2019 | Plastic Injection Molding
Injection Blow Moulding is used to produce large quantities of hollow parts which can be used for storage or sale of food products. It uses materials such as Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Polyvinyl Chloride to produce a strong, hygienic and lasting product that is...
by Nice Rapid | Jun 14, 2019 | Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping for small production runs has become one of the fastest growing segments of the industry, with demand for such services growing by nearly 25% annually. This is due to the rise of start-up industries disrupting traditional market sectors, as well as...
by Nice Rapid | Jun 7, 2019 | Rapid Tooling
Another recent technology that’s improving manufacturing productivity is the use of cloud robotics to monitor machine activity in production facilities. With software able to detect when machines encounter mechanical issues or run out of production materials,...
by Nice Rapid | Jun 1, 2019 | Plastic Injection Molding
The basic process of injection moulding involves cooling the heated plastic, allowing the resin to set into the desired shape of the product being manufactured. This can be undertaken by running channels through the mould which extract heat, allowing the materials to...