Author: Tom Clarke

Choosing an injection moulder in the UK & Ireland is rarely a single-variable decision. Price matters, but so do tooling ownership, quality systems, lead times, the moulder’s experience in your sector, and how they behave when something goes wrong. This guide sets out what to check before you commit, and how to compare injection moulders sensibly when sourcing a new supplier.

Vacuum forming is a versatile manufacturing process used to shape plastic sheets into a range of products, from packaging to automotive components. It involves heating a plastic sheet, forming it over a mould, and using vacuum pressure to create the desired shape. In this guide, we’ll explore the materials, types of moulds, applications, and the advantages and limitations of vacuum forming.