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Why plastic? The leading advantages of metal-to-plastic conversions

April 5, 2023
Why plastic? The leading advantages of metal-to-plastic conversions

Numerous industries including healthcare, electronics, industrial, and automotive have relied on metal for many years to produce the parts and components that go into their finished products. While that is still true, many manufacturers are turning to thermoplastic resins as their continued evolution makes them practical for many metal to plastic conversion opportunities. Why are…

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We’re growing to serve you (a sneak peek at building 2)

December 13, 2022
We’re Growing to Serve You (a Sneak Peak at Building 2)

In recent months we’ve told you about our new building which we purchased earlier this year to stay one step ahead of growing demand from our customers. It’s a key part of the future of New Berlin Plastics. Now it’s time for a little show and tell! We recently shot a brief video tour of…

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Medical Device Summit Signals Expanded NBP Services

June 29, 2022
Medical device summit signals expanded NBP services

As part of its growth plans, New Berlin Plastics is making a major commitment to expand its plastic injection molding services to the medical device market.  To support this effort, two members of our business development staff recently participated in the Marcus Evans Medical Device Manufacturing & R&D Summit in Las Vegas. This invitation-only event…

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Phu Tran: A Lifetime of Dedication to New Berlin Plastics

April 21, 2022
Phu Tran-celebrating 45 years at New Berlin Plastics

In this age of the Great Resignation, when people are quitting and changing jobs in record numbers, it’s hard to find people who have dedicated their working lives to one company.  Phu Tran, who has worked in a variety of roles at New Berlin Plastics for 45 years, is one of those dedicated souls. He…

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Beyond PPAP: How NBP streamlines the project launch process

January 21, 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…

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Evolving medical device needs drive part design changes

May 13, 2021
Evolving Medical Device Needs And Their Impact On Plastic Part Design

As the demand for medical devices continues to grow, OEMs are under pressure to design more robust, reliable, and versatile devices at a reasonable cost. Injection-molded plastic has become increasingly popular for housings, brackets, and small parts on monitors and other out-of-body devices.  But several trends are placing increasing demands on plastics in hospitals and…

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The importance of expert analysis in mold flow simulations

February 26, 2021
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. …

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Monitoring machine-independent variables ensures consistent part quality

October 13, 2020
Monitoring Machine Independent Variables Ensures Consistent Part Quality

It’s an OEM’s worst nightmare: a bad batch of parts brings the assembly line to a standstill, causing expensive downtime and delaying the delivery of finished products and sales. With the complexity of raw plastic materials and multiple variables in the molding process, there’s always a possibility that out-of-spec plastic parts can make it through…

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Investing in yourself: What’s in a piece price?

August 26, 2020
Investing in yourself: What’s in a piece price?

Selecting a plastic injection molding supplier that can provide you with the least expensive part will likely cost you more in the long run. A low piece price can lead to problems with part quality and deliverability. It could also compromise the financial stability of your supplier and put your supply chain at risk. A…

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Designing effectively with plastics

July 6, 2020
Effective Plastic Part Design

What do you need to know to successfully design and produce high-quality, highly-engineered plastic parts? Here are five inter-related variables you need to keep in mind: part design, material selection, mold design, molding presses and production processes. The right combination of them can increase your odds of success with your next plastic injection molding project.…

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