Flash in injection molding, a common defect where excess molten plastic escapes the cavity and solidifies into thin, unwanted protrusions, remains a persistent challenge for manufacturers. This issue ...

N – Customers suing Sears, Roebuck and Co over alleged mold defects in their Kenmore-brand washing machines can bring their claims as a class action, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The 7th ...

The Ni-PTFE nanocomposite mold offers a cost-effective and robust solution for high-volume manufacturing of microfluidic chips, lab-on-a-chip devices, and other polymer micro-components. Its ability ...

ZHONGSHAN, China, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — "Common Injection Molding Design Mistakes and Optimization Guide" was not just breaking news within the First Mold, but a major announcement. The ...

Machine and process troubleshooting are the most important factors in controlling process and reducing defects. Poorly performing presses lead to process variance and uncontrollable scrap events, and ...

A Louisiana Court of Appeal (First Circuit) (“Court”) addressed in February 17th Opinion an issue arising out of a lessee’s damage claim against a lessor purportedly caused by exposure to mold. See ...

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) has become a material of choice for the medical device industry. Its biocompatibility, flexibility, chemical resistance, and ability to withstand sterilization make it ...

In the world of modern manufacturing, selecting the right material and production process can make or break a product’s success. Among the wide array of thermoplastics available today, Acrylonitrile ...