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On-Demand Webinar: The Path to Production with Injection Molding Strategies

By Serena Ngoh

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Conformal Cooling: What It is and Why to Use It

By Team Xometry

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Resource Hub: Injection Molding. The injection molding process from start to finish with Xometry

Video: The Injection Molding Process, From Start to Finish

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Rapid Injection Molding: Definition, Components, and Materials

By Team Xometry

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Polycarbonate Injection Molding: Definition, Applications, Process, and Techniques

By Team Xometry

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Resource Hub: Injection Molding | Learn Injection Molding in Less Than 3 Minutes

Video: Learn Injection Molding in 3 Minutes

By Team Xometry

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ABS Injection Molding: Definition, Applications, Process, and Techniques

By Team Xometry

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Video: 9 Design Tips for Injection Molding

By Team Xometry

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Metal Injection Molding vs. Die Casting: Differences and Comparison

By Team Xometry

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PET bottles being produced in a blow molding machine. Image Credit: MOLPIX/Shutterstock.com

Blow Molding vs. Rotational Molding: Differences and Comparison

By Team Xometry

8 min read

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Injection Molding vs. Vacuum Forming - What's the Difference?

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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Injection Molding vs. Thermoforming: Differences and Comparisons

By Team Xometry

9 min read

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Injection Molding vs. Compression Molding: Differences and Comparison

By Team Xometry

9 min read

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Hot Runner vs. Cold Running Molds: Differences and Comparison

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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10 Uses of Polyphthalamide and Their Differences

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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How (and Why) to Use a Valve Gate for Injection Molding

By Gracija Nikolovska

11 min read

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Safety Precautions for Injection Molding

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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Basics of Plastic Injection Molding

By Team Xometry

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The Most Common Plastic Injection Molding Materials

By Team Xometry

16 min read

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Plastic Injection Molding Lifespan: How Long Do Injection Molds Last?

By Catalin-Daniel Neagu

12 min read

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What Are Injection Molded Products?

By Team Xometry

9 min read

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Injection Mold Maintenance Checklist

By Team Xometry

8 min read

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What are the Industries That Use Injection Plastic Molding?

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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Plastic Injection Molding Machine

By Team Xometry

10 min read

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Components of an Injection Mold

By Team Xometry

11 min read

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Plastic Injection Molding: Process, Prototypes, Advantages and Cost

By Team Xometry

29 min read

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Types of Injection Molding Technology

By Team Xometry

13 min read

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Plastic Injection Molding History

By Team Xometry

10 min read

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12 Advantages of Plastic Injection Molding

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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Understanding Injection Molding Cost for Manufacturers

By Catalin-Daniel Neagu

13 min read

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Blow Molding vs. Injection Molding: Differences and Comparison

By Team Xometry

9 min read

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What are Flow Marks in Injection Molding and How to Prevent Them

By Team Xometry

10 min read

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What is a Hesitation Effect in Injection Molding?

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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Injection Molding vs. Extrusion - Applications and Cost Comparison

By Nathan Miller

6 min read

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Injection Molding Defects and How to Prevent Them

By Gracija Nikolovska

16 min read

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Durometer vs. Elasticity

By Team Xometry

6 min read

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UV-Resistant Plastics, Polypropylene vs. Nylon

By Team Xometry

5 min read

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An example of plastic ribs in an blue injection molding part

Plastic Ribs for Injection-Molding Design

By Team Xometry

5 min read

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Meet The Team: Injection Molding Maestro Kyra Stawson

By Team Xometry

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What are Heat Resistant Plastics?

By Team Xometry

5 min read

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4 Emerging Injection Molding Technologies

By Team Xometry

5 min read

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Types of Injection Molding Side Actions

By Greg Paulsen

2 min read

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A Tool Maker’s Strategies to Avoid Injection Molding Pitfalls

By Greg Paulsen

3 min read

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Types of Injection Molded Gates

By Greg Paulsen

3 min read

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Insert Molding vs. Overmolding: What's the difference?

By Team Xometry

6 min read

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Introduction to Injection Molding Tolerances and How to Optimize Them

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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A Chat with Engineer Kyra Stawson on Getting Started with Injection Molding

By Serena Ngoh

6 min read

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On-Demand Webinar: Making It Moldable – From 3D Printing to Injection Molding

By Serena Ngoh

October 9, 2020

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What is Compression Molding?

By Woldeab H. Tesfamariam

11 min read

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On-Demand Webinar: Top 10 Considerations When Scaling Up with Injection Molding

By Serena Ngoh

October 9, 2020

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Using SLS 3D Printing to Create a Prototype for Injection Molding

By Greg Paulsen

3 min read

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Video: 3 Things You Need To Discuss With Your Molder

By Serena Ngoh

October 9, 2020

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Injection molding parts with pass thru coring

Video: 3 Essential Injection Molding Principles

By Serena Ngoh

October 9, 2020

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Managing Sink in Injection Molding Designs

By Greg Paulsen

3 min read

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On-Demand Webinar: Is Your Project Ready for Injection Molding?

By Team Xometry

1 min read

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Xometry's Injection Molding Solutions for the Medical Industry

By Aaron Lichtig

1 min read

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On-Demand Webinar: Selecting the Right Injection Molding Material

By Team Xometry

October 8, 2020

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Thinking in Scale: 3 Case Studies Comparing Cost vs Quantity

By Team Xometry

4 min read

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4 Easy Ways to Save on Injection Molding

By Team Xometry

5 min read

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On-Demand Webinar: Injection Molding with Xometry

By Team Xometry

October 8, 2020

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An Overview of Injection Molded Surface Finishes

By Greg Paulsen

3 min read

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Video: 7 Ways to Save on Injection Molding

By Team Xometry

3 min read

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5 Common Mistakes For Injection Molding Part Design

By Team Xometry

2 min read

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An injection molded screw for manufacturing

What is the 3D Printing vs Injection Molding Cost-per-Unit Breakeven?

By Team Xometry

17 min read