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New Berlin Plastics • 26th February 2021

The importance of expert analysis in mold flow simulations

Many parts manufacturers think of mold flow analysis as just another box to check in the process of developing a new plastic part. They rely on the software to generate and provide insights, or potentially, confirmation bias. However, without experienced professionals interpreting the data and using it to drive design choices, it has limited value.

New Berlin Plastics • 14th February 2023

Expect more from your mold flow analyses

Two of the major objectives a molder has entering a project are to preserve the material properties the customer is seeking and to produce a part to print. Mold flow analysis (MFA) is a critical tool for designing successful parts and tools for plastic injection molding. But it’s only as good as the expertise of the team conducting it, and their ability to interpret the data it generates.

A well-designed and analyzed MFA can help you build tooling that consistently produces high-quality parts a

New Berlin Plastics • 20th January 2020

Investments in robotics and automation: More than skin deep

For world-class injection molders, it’s not enough to invest in robotics and automation. These technologies are table stakes in the battle for the hearts and minds of OEMs. They must be matched by investments in people and expertise to leverage the greatest customer value from them.

16th March 2023

New Berlin Plastics LaunchLogic brochure

This collateral piece summarizes NBP's proprietary project launch communication platform and process.

New Berlin Plastics • 11th March 2020

What you need to know about transferring molds

Transferring plastic injection tools from one molder to another is a major undertaking, with many variables to consider. But there are several steps you can take to help ensure that they go smoothly.

New Berlin Plastics • 21st January 2022

Beyond PPAP: How NBP streamlines the project launch process

While the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a common method injection molders use to ensure a new part meets expectations, New Berlin Plastics takes additional steps to streamline the entire project launch process.

These extra steps provide efficiencies that often result in parts being approved and moved into production faster, saving time and cost for OEMs.

“We take these exhaustive process verification and validation steps to give OEMs a robust production process that is both in con

New Berlin Plastics • 13th January 2022

Medical Device Resource Center

Welcome to our Medical Device Resource Center. Its focus is to help you better understand the qualities and capabilities that make New Berlin Plastics an excellent partner for your plastic injection molding needs.

Karl Held • 22nd February 2021

New Berlin Plastics capabilities video

I wrote the script and storyboard for this video, did art direction, hired a videographer and oversaw production of this capabilities video for this innovative molder.

27th December 2022

Dimensional mailer - ABM program

I envisioned and oversaw the design of this dimensional mailer, which a plastic injection molder is using to impress key OEM prospects. This beautiful box makes an awesome first impression!

Markforged • 4th May 2023

Unique 3D Printed Tools Solve a Problem for Jeep Enthusiasts: Faster…

Matthew Wolak had a problem: He loved the freedom of driving his 2016 Jeep Wrangler with the roof panels and doors removed. But the large plastic screws that hold the roof panels in place were an ergonomic nightmare to remove and install. So he 3D printed his own tools to solve this annoying problem.

GSC • 17th March 2023

Markforged 3D Printing Applications

I wrote all of the application copy for this new section of the website of GSC, a Markforged distributor.

17th March 2023

Engman-Taylor: 3D printing Sherpa educates local manufacturers

Many manufacturers are intimidated by 3D printing. They don’t know where to start, and don’t understand how to design parts for additive manufacturing. What they need is a guide, like the Sherpas who help climbers successfully ascend the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest. In the Milwaukee area, the role of 3D printing Sherpa is filled by Jordan Nowak, the Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Engman-Taylor.

9th March 2023

Engineering Your Way To Success With 3D Printing

The typical 3D service bureau usually places most of their focus on printing 3D parts. Contract engineering firms can help with designing parts for additive manufacturing. STS Technical Services in Brookfield, Wisconsin is one of the few firms in the country that does both.

13th December 2022

3D Printing Application Guide

Most 3D printing content focuses on the cool technology. For this distributor, I took the opposite tack, to make it as useful as possible to engineers trying to make manufacturing decisions - start with the problem to be solved and then work backward to the materials and printers that can get the job done.

The Virtual Foundry, inc. • 19th February 2020

New plasma atomization reactor enables The Virtual Foundry to expand its range of exotic metals

As part of The Virtual Foundry’s continuing efforts to help its customers develop unique materials with exceptional physical properties for additive manufacturing, the advanced material science company has acquired a plasma atomization reactor.

This device uses plasma to melt and atomize metal, creating small, uniform, dense and spherical metal powders that are ideal for additive manufacturing. The Virtual Foundry uses them to create plastic impregnated filament via its patented process, which

13th December 2022

Building a CNC-capable metal 3D printing lab

I worked with The Virtual Foundry, Sapphire 3D and Levil Technology to write about their joint effort to create a portable 3D metal printing, sintering and machining center for schools.

Ci-Dell Thermoset Plastics • 27th February 2023

How a design review can help you avoid part quality problems

Conducting a design review early in your part design process is a critical step to avoid manufacturing and quality problems later.

What is a design review? A comprehensive analysis of your part and tooling design to optimize them for manufacturability. It also involves deciding on the most cost-effective material and process to produce your parts.

Why do you need to do a design review? Because your part and tool designs may contain features that could significantly add to the cost of your part

New Berlin Plastics • 28th November 2022

Adding value upfront with DFM

For many types of engineered products, the sooner you can discover and solve design and manufacturability problems, the better. Nowhere is this more true than in plastic injection molding. High-quality molded parts require a perfect synergy between part design, mold design, and molding processes.

That’s why New Berlin Plastics conducts a preliminary design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis during the part quoting process. Its purpose is to obtain an overview of the design intent, the applica

State Line Foundries • 23rd November 2020

How castability analysis can save time and money

Does your foundry conduct a castability analysis of new and existing parts? It’s an opportunity to identify tweaks to your casting design that can save you a significant amount of time and money. It can also improve the quality of your parts.