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Cleanroom Manufacturing: ISO Standards, Applications, and Design Guidelines

Cleanroom manufacturing is the production of components in a controlled environment where airborne particles, temperature, humidity, and contamination are strictly regulated according to ISO 14644 standards. Manufacturing in a cleanroom is essential when even microscopic contamination can cause product failure. Cleanrooms allow manufacturing processes like injection molding and CNC machining to be carried out under […]

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Prototyping Lead Time: Process Timelines and How to Reduce Delays

Prototyping lead time is often framed as a simple question: “How long will it take to get my part?” In reality, the answer is rarely determined by machine time alone. A prototype expected in days can easily take weeks—not because of production constraints, but because of delays in quoting, design iteration, manufacturability feedback, and supplier […]

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Sheet Metal Design Stack

A Complete Guide to Sheet Metal Fabrication: Design, Manufacturing & Welding Taking your sheet metal projects from concept to production with Fictiv’s all-in-one resource bundle. Whether you’re optimizing manufacturability, perfecting design details, or improving weld integrity, this content stack brings together three expert-authored guides – each focused on a different critical phase of the process. […]

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Gas-Assisted Injection Molding: A Complete Guide 

Gas-assisted injection molding (GAIM) overcomes the challenges of thick-wall molding by using pressurized nitrogen gas to form hollow channels within the part and displace molten resin in its thick areas. This method can add integrity to the exterior surfaces while reducing material usage and cooling cycles. Engineers designing thick-walled or structurally reinforced plastic parts are […]

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Why Is Injection Molding Still a Black Box?

Join Paul Lunn, Fictiv’s Product Director for Injection Molding, and David Hutton, Senior Editor at PlasticsToday, for a candid look at why injection molding has long been a blind spot for engineering and sourcing teams—and how that’s changing. You’ll learn: The digital tools making the biggest impact on engineers How Fictiv’s platform is reinventing tooling […]

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Audience Q&A: Injection Molding Webinar

During Fictiv’s expert webinar Inside the Digital Tool Bench: How to Engineer for Mold Success From Day One, hosted by PlasticsToday, audience members asked our panelists a wide range of practical questions on injection molding, digital DFM tools, and manufacturing best practices. Our panel included: Here are some of the top audience questions and answers […]

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Inside the Digital Tool Bench: How to Engineer for Mold Success From Day One

In this expert-level webinar, three of Fictiv’s top injection molding experts break down how modern DFM tools, simulation workflows, and digital traceability are revolutionizing mold production. Learn how to use CAD packages and comprehensive DFM feedback to your best advantage, manage tooling progress through a digital-first interface, and take the steps to ensure injection mold […]

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Exciting Update! Fictiv’s Injection Molding Platform Experience

Injection molding is already a complex process without the added stress of complicated ordering procedures. Engineers and sourcing managers today face increasing demands and simply don’t have time for the extra headache of chasing down supplier quotes. With so many things that can go wrong in the molding process that require careful design and planning […]

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Fictiv Launches Large-Scale CNC Parts Manufacturing

Trusted global supply chain manufacturer now offers large-part CNC machining San Francisco, Calif. – June 10, 2025 – Fictiv, a global manufacturing and supply chain company, announced the launch of its Large Part CNC Machining Services, enabling production of custom CNC parts up to 34 feet long (5X larger than the competition) with industry-leading tolerances, […]

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Injection Molding Defects (and How to Design Around Them)

​Join Robbie Long, Injection Molding Manager at Fictiv, for a deep dive into injection molding defects: Why they happen, how to catch them early, and what to watch for in design reviews. Geared toward anyone working with molded parts—whether you’re new to the process or looking to sharpen your DFM reviews. Hosted by HardwareFYI & […]