by Nanomold Coating | Jul 1, 2014 | Manufacturing, Recent Posts
Ever wonder what it takes to mold complex parts? Well, that’s the topic that Ken Glassen covers in one of his most recent injection molding blog posts. There’s no doubt that the higher the complexity, the higher the skill-level required from the injection molder, but the environment plays a key role in the molding. From the facility’s air flow to the level of equipment and automation tools, every factor counts when the part is complex. “Maintaining a stable, injection molding climate reduces the environmental impacts that fluctuating temperature can have on operations.”
Read the full article HERE.
by Nanomold Coating | Jun 23, 2014 | Manufacturing, Recent Posts
“Success in the injection molding business isn’t just about having the right equipment or the latest technologies,” says Ken Glassen of Kaysun Corporation. Of course, equipment and technology is a good place to start, but to completely meet the growing needs of clients who make complex products under challenging time and cost constraints, injection molders must have top tool makers in their supply chains that embrace the same vision of manufacturing excellence and customer service as they do.
Take a look at the rest of the article HERE and read about the necessary partnership between the tool makers and the injection molders and why that’s so important.
by Nanomold Coating | Jun 18, 2014 | Manufacturing, Plastics, Recent Posts
Updated On: 6/16/2026
The plastic injection molding industry is extremely competitive because of the need to respond quickly to a customer’s requests while keeping production costs low. Unfortunately, both are not always possible, and that’s why many manufacturers have been opting for off-shoring in order to cut production costs. However, the recent trends show manufacturing companies are now looking to re-shore their plastic injection molding manufacturing, and they have very good reasons for doing so. (more…)
by Nanomold Coating | Jun 17, 2014 | Manufacturing, Recent Posts, Safety
12 Practical Tips for Manufacturing Safety
12 Practical Tips for Manufacturing Safety
Plant Engineering’s blog article, Manufacturing Safety: 12 Practical Strategies, has some great information and reminders that anyone in the manufacturing industry could benefit from taking a few minutes to read.
Planning for safety is crucial to protecting your workers and facilities from accidents and mishaps. Taking steps now to ensure your workers are safe from injury protects yourself from liability.
See the full article of 12 safety tips HERE
by Nanomold Coating | May 28, 2014 | Manufacturing, Recent Posts
Updated On: 6/3/2026
Any amount of rework or scrap in lean manufacturing points to an opening for improvement. The biggest challenge is realizing the source of the problem. Once the root cause is determined, lean manufacturers can achieve improved levels of molding scrap minimization. If proper minimizing is not carried out, manufacturers can get stuck in a never-ending loop of solving numerous symptoms caused by the issue without essentially coming to a resolution; one that can save them money and enhance their cash flow.
Key Takeaways: Lean Manufacturing: 4 Ways to Minimize Molding Scrap
- Stronger documentation practices help reduce scrap by improving communication, engineering change control, and product data accuracy.
- Change management discipline reduces errors caused by miscommunication, lag time, or uncoordinated updates across teams and suppliers.
- Evaluating hot‑runner vs. cold‑runner systems helps manufacturers understand where waste originates and how to recycle or eliminate it.
by Nanomold Coating | May 22, 2014 | Manufacturing, Recent Posts, Safety
Statistics are high for injuries and deaths in the work place. Manufacturers need to be more cautious than most, and so this article from Daily Safety Advisor is an important read. Outlining the biggest hazards to recognize, this post is a sample of the worst that can happen, but it’s an effective reminder. Don’t let the common sense of these tips trick you — when the work picks up, it’s easy to forget any or all of them in the rush.
Just consider: “In one recent year, more than 800 American workers fell to their deaths. On average, falls account for about 15 percent of all occupational fatalities, second only to motor vehicle accidents.”
Read the full article HERE.
