Injection Molding from Prototyping to Production

Leverage digital manufacturing to optimize product design and process for molding projects

Mega Molding

Unlocking Value with Digital Manufacturing

Partner with us through every stage of your project to move seamlessly from prototyping to production with just one injection molding resource. Our collaborative approach better positions your to reduce your time to-market, drive improved cost-efficiencies, and attain the levels of quality and certification your project requires. 

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Speed to Market

Reduce time to market with manufacturing automation and engineering expertise. 

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Total Cost of Ownership

Get cost-efficient tooling to limit upfront investment with lower piece-part pricing as volumes grow.


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Commitment to Quality

Precise, repeatable parts at every stage of your product's lifecycle mean reliability from start to finish.


How to Work with Us



1. Design

 

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Upload Your Project

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Talk with Team

Connect directly with injection molding experts.

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Consider Manufacturing Options

Select material, color, finish, inspections, and other features.

Request a quote submission page

Submit a Quote

When your design is ready, get a quote for molding within hours. 


2. Quoting

 

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Review Your Quote for Moldability Analysis

Take advantage of design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback to improve part moldability.

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Optimize Quote with Consultative Design Services

Ensure your part design is ready for fast, accurate molding with design consultation.

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Approve Quote with No Design Changes

If your quote looks good and no design modifications are needed, approve your quote.

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Finalize, Approve, and Place Order

Submit your order to initiate our automated manufacturing process. 


3. Prototyping

 

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Manufacturing Your Mold

Quick-turn CNC machines cut your aluminum or steel mold, followed by automated or hand polishing to ensure a high-quality finish. 

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Manufacture Your Parts

Molding presses are calibrated, and part production begins, with quality checks along the way—cobots even assist with part removal to accelerate the process. 

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Store Your Mold

Get complimentary mold storage for a period ranging from 18 months to 3 years as part of our partnership. 

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Ship Your Parts for Final Approval

Sample parts are packaged up and shipped to your within days for final approval on full order. 


4. Production

Production level injection molded parts

Ready for full-scale production? Our applications engineers can work directly with you on your part designs to ensure your project is optimized for production. We'll work together to improve the moldability of your parts, which can translate into accelerated production, cost-efficiencies, and other benefits common with a more-tailored production experience.

  • On-demand manufacturing for production parts within weeks
  • No minimum order quantities
  • Reduced piece-part costs when upgrading from prototyping tooling 
  • Quality documentation
  • Unlimited mold life
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