During the moulding process, it may be that you would like to incorporate other materials in the design to create the finished prototype. This is undertaken by adding 'inserts' into the mould prior... Read More

Just when you thought that CNC was the latest craze in injection moulding and that computers could help no more, we have a look at how software can ensure issues with injection molded parts are a... Read More

It is all too easy to forget that with so much hi-tech equipment filling our offices and factories these days that it really does pay to concentrate on the basics, as this can have a large impact... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

New Year, new look! That is the mantra at the new-and-improved NICE Rapid this January, as we celebrate an updated name, colour scheme and logo for our company. Our MD, Steven, has toiled... Read More