Injection molding and 3D printing have many similarities since both processes take an abstract design and turn it into a 3D object. However, while they often seek to accomplish the same or similar goals, they also have distinct characteristics that make them appropriate for different prototyping and production projects. For example, 3D printing is an […]

Whether you want to take an idea from concept to prototype or move a design into full production, injection molding is a suitable manufacturing solution. Below, we provide an overview of injection molding, outlining what it is, how the process works, and what to consider when planning an injection molding project. At Advanced Prototype Molding, […]

Moving from prototype to production doesn't need to happen all at once. It is often advantageous to perform additional fit and function testing in-between stages of development. Doing so can help to verify that the final product will perform exactly as intended. Urethane casting and RTV molding can help fill this gap, offering an affordable […]

Prototyping used to be an expensive and time-consuming process in engineering, but fortunately, recent technological developments in 3D printing have changed that. Although 3D printing technology has been around for more than 30 years, it’s only recently become an economic choice for mass production. 3D printing and rapid prototyping may seem like similar processes, but a […]

You might think that the “selfie stick” was invented a few years ago, but it turns out the original was designed over 30 years ago. Like so many inventors, Hiroshi Ueda from Japan created a product to solve a problem. While on vacation in Paris, he asked the youth to take a picture of his […]