The regulatory burden on manufacturing has skyrocketed over the past few years. According to a report from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the cost of federal regulations in 2012 was ...

Tier 1 vehicle lighting solutions provider J.W. Speaker Corp. is commercializing one of the first production applications of in-mold electronics, also known as plastronics. The new cost-effective ...

The famous bowtie emblem of GM's Chevrolet brand has received a makeover with the application of in-mold decoration (IMD) in the 2013 Traverse model to generate a jewel effect. Processor Eimo ...

Adding an in-mold decorating component significantly boosts complexity and time to each of the phases. Once past the build and qualify phases, the processor needs to watch for films not separating ...

Applying the Finishing TouchThe Precision Decorating arm of Phillips Plastics proves there's plenty of value to be added at the end of the molding process. Find out how to add more visual appeal to ...

CORONA, Calif.—Innovations in liquid silicone, cube molds, in-mold decoration and Industry 4.0 were featured in a technical symposium at Engel North America's Corona technical center. Markus Lettau, ...

Simulation software that pinpoints problems in molding helped Tier 1 supplier OEM/Erie Inc., Erie, Pa., add in-mold decorating (IMD) to its manufacturing portfolio. Simulation software that pinpoints ...