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To determine which molding process is right for your project, check out this comparison of reaction injection molding vs. thermoforming.

To determine whether reaction injection molding or sheet metal production is right for your application, consult this side-by-side comparison.

RIM is an ideal manufacturing process for lab equipment. To learn more about RIM applications for laboratory and scientific equipment, continue reading.

RIM is an ideal manufacturing process for many medical devices. To learn more about reaction injection molding quality for medical devices, continue reading.

Creating medical devices for a wide variety of applications often requires the use of a manufacturing method that allows you to insert a component into the molded part. Doing so offers several benefits such as improved sanitation, reduced risk of intellectual property theft, and increased part strength. Reaction injection molding is one of the most effective manufacturing methods for encapsulating materials without harming sensitive components often included in medical devices. For more information regarding encapsulating and overmolding in the medical device industry, consult this comprehensive guide.

Thanks to the overmolding process which bonds an elastomer to virtually any substrate, companies can create products that are more aesthetically pleasing, have longer lifespans, and even save money thanks to the capacity for injection molded enclosures to double as the aesthetic and structural component.

Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) is the process by which molded polyurethane parts are made. In the process, 2 liquid components are mixed and injected into the mold where they chemically react and cure.