by Star Rapid | May 29, 2018 | Computer Aided Design
CAD software has, for more than 50 years, been a boon to industrial designers, product engineers and the manufacturers who turn design ideas into finished objects. During this time, production techniques have evolved to include metal 3D printing, digital object... 
by Star Rapid | Apr 18, 2018 | Plastic Injection Molding Services
The runner and gate system used in plastic injection molding is responsible for directing molten plastic from the nozzle of the molding machine into the cavity of the tool. The gate architecture and its location affects cycle times, tooling costs, lead times, the... 
by Star Rapid | Mar 21, 2018 | Product Design
Be inspired by some of our favorite winners from the Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) of 2017. See how these designers gathered essential information, iterated potential solutions and ultimately produced working prototypes. Making a great idea come to life... 
by Star Rapid | Feb 9, 2018 | Materials, Product Design, Tech News
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 | Oct 30, 2017 | Additive Manufacturing
3D metal printing can help you to create “impossible” designs that are lightweight, strong and ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, medical and more. But to get the most from metal 3D printing technology it’s critical that you... 