In this post, we're going to try something different. Rather than sending different materials off to test their impact on sound absorption, we're going to develop a decibel meter test in-house that anyone could do. We're going to take you through this step-by-step. This may be a rough test, but if you start if you begin noticing an obvious difference in sound reduction between two materials, chances are you're probably on to something.
Learn how some of the top Automotive and Fluid Power manufacturers protect their critical components during storage and shipment. In this post, we'll take you through what material is best for your application, designing for assembly and removal, and more
In this post, we highlight one of our Project Managers, Nate Walker. The focus lies on his innovative work at Echo and how he landed his current position.
The burden of fluid connector part design and design for manufacturability has shifted from the OEM to the tier-1 supplier and their injection molding partner. Throughout this post, we’ll discuss what makes an injection-molded barbed connector technically complex, critical design elements that need to be factored in, and the molding expertise required to deliver a stable and repeatable part.
New case study on how Echo worked with a tier-1 automotive manufacturer to help transform their facility with engineered masking solutions for a large exterior injection-molded body panel that had complex paint quality requirements
In this post, we'll be covering the basics of cold runner injection molding systems. We'll go over what a cold runner system is, the mold cavity flow path elements, the two types of molds, and cold runner system advantages & disadvantages.
In this post, we'll be covering the basics of hot runner systems, a form of injection molding that has grown in popularity and usage over the years due to its key advantages over traditional cold runner systems. You'll learn what a hot runner system is, the different types, and the advantages & disadvantages of choosing this form of injection molding.
The 80s had a plethora of injection molded products, some of which will bring back childhood memories. We've put together a list of what we believe are some of the most iconic injection molded products of that decade.
Color is a massively important aspect of the car buying experience. Buyers want to feel as though their vehicle reflects their personality. In this post, we take you through our list of the top automotive trending colors of 2020 and why they earned their spot
Whether you're new to plastics, trying to source your next project, or an engineer, in order to fully grasp injection molding, you must first understand the basics of how it all works. In this post, we're going to attempt to make it as simple as possible to help you learn what all goes into molding plastic parts.
