Overmoulding techniques in medical device manufacture – what you need to know Today’s medical devices often need to do things that a single material can’t deliver on its own – and the gap shows up in some very specific places. For instance, the grip on a surgical instrument that needs to stay controlled through a long procedure. The housing on […]
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When a production line stalls because a plastic component hasn’t arrived, the cost goes well beyond the price of the part. Downtime, missed shipments, expediting fees… the knock-on effects of a lead time failure tend to be disproportionate to the original cause. For businesses that rely on outsourced plastic injection moulding services, managing lead times well is a supply chain discipline that
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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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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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What’s the difference & which one is right for you One of the first and most critical decisions in the development of a new plastic product is determining how many parts you need to produce — and how quickly. That count determines the course of your entire manufacturing plan, from tooling investment to per-part cost. Injection moulding can be as easy as a quick prototype run of
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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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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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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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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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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.
