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Additives and their impact on injection moulding parameters for medical devices

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The choice of plastic material and additives directly determines whether medical device components are reliable, function properly or result in failed production runs. Additives and fillers enable plastic injection moulders to customise properties of the final product in terms of strength, flexibility, biocompatibility, sterilisation resistance and antimicrobial performance. However, such enhancements seldom come without compromises. In this blog, we will explore how additives can affect […]

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What to ask your mould toolmaker before you start production

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The decision to select a mould toolmaker stands as one of the top priorities before starting production. Tools built with superior design and construction deliver better longevity alongside high-quality parts through shorter cycle times. Selecting the wrong partner for your mould toolmaking requirements can result in production delays, expensive rework and could also lead to unexpected tool failures. Before making any commitment, you should

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Why SMEs and start-ups benefit from subcontracted plastic injection moulding

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Small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups haven’t had an easy time of it since the pandemic first hit back in 2020. Despite contributing to half of total business turnover and 60% of private sector employment, many of these enterprises have felt the full force of recent economic shockwaves, from economic difficulties to supply chain challenges. On

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Reducing carbon footprint by combining Plastic Injection Moulding and Box Build Services

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Manufacturers currently face sustainability as one of their top urgent challenges that need addressing. Business operations now need to demonstrate to customers, regulatory bodies and supply chains how they are cutting their carbon emissions and integrating environmental responsibility into their core functions. Partnering plastic injection moulding with box build services is one of the simplest

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Streamlining production by bringing box build assembly and plastic injection moulding under one roof

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Innovative and advancing markets continually require manufacturers to create more cost-competitive and higher-quality products and solutions. To maintain their competitiveness, manufacturers must keep developing new products. Using manufacturing partners to simplify end-to-end production systems is a key strategy to keep pushing development forward. Here, the integration of box build assembly and plastic injection moulding processes

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Why partnering with a subcontract plastic injection moulder can streamline your manufacturing process

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The plastic injection moulding market is expected to reach $423.8 billion in value by 2030, which represents a steady growth rate of 3.6% a year. As companies increasingly recognise that 70% to 80% of all manufactured products are now outsourced, subcontract plastic injection moulding has evolved from a cost-saving measure to a strategic necessity for

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Insert Moulding – specialised plastic injection moulding process

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Insert moulding is a plastic injection process where metal, plastic, or electronic components are embedded into moulded parts. It enhances strength, reduces assembly steps, and improves cost-efficiency. Common in automotive, medical, and electronics industries, it enables durable, compact designs while streamlining production and improving overall product performance.

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Basics, benefits and design tips when overmoulding

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Overmoulding is a powerful technique in plastic injection moulding that enhances product durability, aesthetics, and functionality. Learn how this process works, its wide range of applications – from medical device to automotive parts – and the key design tips to ensure a successful result.

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Box build assembly for faster, efficient production

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At OGM, we believe efficiency and precision go hand-in-hand. By consolidating assembly and secondary processes under one roof, our box build assembly service simplifies the manufacturing of complex electronic devices. From injection-moulded plastic housings to complete device integration, we deliver speed, quality, and reliability – no compromises.

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Applications of cleanroom moulding in critical medical devices and components manufacturing

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In the world of medical manufacturing, precision and sterility are non-negotiable. Cleanroom injection moulding plays a vital role in producing critical medial devices and components that millions rely on daily. From surgical instruments and implantable devices to diagnostic equipment and drug delivery systems, this process ensures contamination-free, high-precision production. In this blog, we explore the key applications where cleanroom moulding is indispensable and why it remains a cornerstone of modern medical manufacturing.

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