Overmoulding is a tooling process that combines two or more plastic materials with different characteristics and properties into one, single component. It does this by adding a layer of plastic material over the main component so that it takes its form, but adds an extra coating. This approach has many benefits, including improving ergonomics, making… Continue reading How overmoulding improves product functionality and aesthetics| Sth Plastics
Plastic overmoulding in the medical device industry is taking the sector by storm. This is due to the materials and methods used offering enhanced levels of durability, biocompatibility and flexibility in design. This ensures that the products are safe, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing for patients and medical practitioners alike. Medical device overmoulding allows bespoke, single-piece… Continue reading How medical device overmoulding is revolutionising the medical device industry| Sth Plastics
Injection moulding and toolmaking specialist, Adreco Plastics has been awarded the prestigious JOSCAR accreditation, demonstrating the company’s commitment to quality and excellence in aerospace, defence and security supply chain operations. The accreditation was awarded in early March 2025 and remains valid for 12 months JOSCAR stands for the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register. It is… Continue reading Adreco Plastics Earns Prestigious JOSCAR Accreditation| Sth Plastics
Overmoulding is a versatile injection moulding manufacturing technique that involves applying a thin, additional layer of plastic over a moulded part to enhance functionality and comfort. The layer can be added to plastic, metal or other materials and offers several additional features. This is a solid, effective manufacturing method for parts and products that need… Continue reading Material selection for plastic overmoulding: compatibility and performance| Sth Plastics
Dissolvable plastics are, as their name suggests, made using chemicals and components designed to break down and dissolve after use. They are an innovation in ecological solutions to reducing landfill and preventing environmental hazards and pollution. Understanding how dissolvable plastics work is straightforward. The polymers used in their manufacture react with their surroundings and can… Continue reading How dissolvable plastics work: The science behind the innovation| Sth Plastics
One of the most versatile design practices in plastic injection moulding is known as overmoulding. This is a multi-step process that combines two or more moulded components, one over the top of the other to form a more complex component. The process of overmoulding design is also called two-shot moulding, due to the fact that… Continue reading Overmoulding design best practices: achieving optimal results| Sth Plastics
Across the UK, plastic injection moulding is in a wide range of industries, including . the retail sector, where sales move rapidly and it’s all about getting stock off the shelves and into customers’ hands. In order to start selling and making money quickly, products must be designed, made and released onto the market as… Continue reading Retail revolution: creating eye-catching and functional products through plastic moulding| Sth Plastics
Plastics are widely used in modern manufacturing across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare and medical plastic components. Its light weight, versatile properties and hygienic, clean properties make it ideal for use in a number of key medical devices. Bespoke prototypes and large-scale full-production devices can be made using this process with great success.… Continue reading Medical marvels: how precision plastic moulding advances medical devices| Sth Plastics
Injection moulding ensures high-quality, hygienic food packaging, preventing contamination and meeting strict safety standards for a safe food experience.| Sth Plastics
Discover the key benefits of overmoulding—from cost savings and efficiency to reduced waste and design flexibility in modern manufacturing solutions.| Sth Plastics