Newswise — Microfluidic chips and polymeric microstructures are critical in diagnostics, drug delivery, and optical sensing. Conventional molds, often based on silicon or pure nickel, face limitations ...

In the injection molding of polymer materials, various conditions such as mold temperature, resin temperature, injection ...

The injection molding process can be challenging when molding cosmetic parts. When esthetic defects are encountered, a knee-jerk reaction is to twist some knobs, change some temperatures, kick the ...

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 ...

New nickel-PTFE nanocomposite mold integrates lubricating particles directly into the matrix, achieving over 1,500 defect-free molding cycles without coatings for microfluidic devices. (Nanowerk News) ...

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 ...

Mold-related lawsuits are rising as homeowners blame construction defects for health concerns, falling property values and costly repairs.

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 ...