3D printing is all well and good for prototyping, and it can even produce useful parts. If you want real strenght in plastics, though, or to produce a LOT of parts, you probably want to step up to ...

An Illinois-based maker of core pins played a key behind-the-scenes role in boosting production of plastic vials used for COVID-19 testing. Crafts Technology, a 127-year-old company based in Elk Grove ...

Ejector pins are the “bouncers” of the injection molding world. They let technicians apply a force to eject a part from the mold, and, in some cases, can leave marks. The goal for engineers and ...

Injection molded plastics have revolutionized design, innovation, and manufacturing in the 20th century. Before 1950, most products were manufactured in stamped steel, die-cast aluminum, zinc, and ...