Chemtech Plastics Blog

Written by John Linder, Director of Sales and Marketing As I prepare to retire from a nearly 50-year career in mold making and precision injection molding, I find myself with an unusual and challenging task: finding my replacement. I’ve been lucky enough to have had a career that’s branched out into many different directions, so

Plastic injection molding for the automotive industry requires high precision and high specificity to ensure the end product meets industry standards. How do you know which type of molding is best for your particular project? This blog will guide you through the three most common types of injection molding used for automotive industry parts. Our

Manufacturers around the globe are beginning to adjust to new tariffs and trade regulations in the economic market. In order to avoid the effects of these newly imposed tariffs, many companies are looking for U.S. injection molding partners they can trust to transfer programs currently running serial production outside of the U.S. How to Effectively

The world is constantly changing. New trends and technologies are emerging seemingly every day. In recent years, automation has become one of the hottest topics in manufacturing, playing an increasingly prominent role throughout the industry – and injection molding is no exception. In order to become an industry leader, it’s essential to implement cutting-edge technologies

OVERVIEW Every manufacturer wants to create the most efficient processes at the lowest cost. But how do you get there? One crucial methodology to apply to your manufacturing process is Design for Assembly (DFA). Designing for Assembly means that you consider questions like how many parts are incorporated into your assembly process, how many people

What is Multi-Shot Injection Molding? Multi-shot injection molding is a form of precision molding that molds two or more materials onto each other in one plastic molding cycle. The end result is an integrated part with multiple distinct aspects. Multi-shot injection molding is used in numerous industries, such as automotive, consumer products and medical –