by Nice Rapid | Oct 18, 2024 | Silicone Molding
The artisans have used molds to make everything from weapons in the Bronze Age to market goods today. People used to make models out of stone, but now easier-to-work-with materials like plastic are available. Today, silicone molding is important to many fields....
by Nice Rapid | Oct 16, 2024 | Vacuum Casting
In the fast-paced world of product development, where time-to-market is critical, rapid prototyping has emerged as an essential tool for bringing ideas to life. Among the various prototyping methods available, vacuum casting stands out for its versatility,...
by Nice Rapid | Oct 14, 2024 | Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping. The term may evoke visions of cutting-edge technology, futuristic labs, and a hefty invoice attached. But what if we told you that bringing your ideas to life doesn’t have to drain your bank account? At NICE Rapid, innovation should be...
by Nice Rapid | Oct 11, 2024 | Low Volume Manufacturing
Product development is moving at a top speed, and the emergence of automated manufacturing techniques like 3D printing and CNC machining has shortened the product timeline even further. There is also a competition to come up with unique designs from well-established...
by Nice Rapid | Oct 8, 2024 | Plastic Injection Molding
For those of us who are new to injection molding, we at NICE Rapid thought that we would describe some important aspects of the molding process and some of the terms that you might have heard being discussed. This week we will be talking about ‘gates’ and...