by Star Rapid | Dec 10, 2019 | Materials, Product Design, Quality Control, Inspection and Testing
As a product designer you know that your choice of a surface texture goes a long way towards determining how your product looks, feels and performs. However, you may not realize that there’s a specialized vocabulary used by manufacturers when they make and... 
by Star Rapid | Aug 23, 2019 | Plastic Compounds, Plastic Injection Molding Services
When developing a new product, there are so many different types of plastic available to use. Choosing the right one depends on application-specific criteria.In our experience, developers should consider if the plastic material is food safe, impact resistant,... 
by Star Rapid | Oct 24, 2018 | Metal
There are hundreds of metal alloys available for CNC milling and turning. Which one is best for your next project depends on a number of factors, including price, workability, corrosion resistance, strength, weight and cosmetic appearance. To help you choose,... 
by Star Rapid | Aug 28, 2018 | Plastic Compounds, Plastic Injection Molding Machines
One of the most important aspects of any product development project using plastic injection molding is choosing the right material, as it directly affects the molding operation and also the part performance. There are thousands of plastic materials... 
by Star Rapid | Feb 9, 2018 | Materials
Here we look at the nature of color transmission and absorption. Why is this important for new product design and development? Understanding how light interacts with a surface will help you to fine tune your product’s look to achieve exactly the effect you want.... 
by Star Rapid | Jul 12, 2017 | Plastic Compounds
With thousands of plastics on the market, it can be a daunting task to decide which type is the best for your next rapid prototyping or low-volume manufacturing project. When choosing which plastic to use, there are going to be trade-offs between cost,... 