In 1972 Bill Walter had just graduated high school and was hired to work as a mold maker apprentice where his brother Fred was the shop foreman at Illinois Precision Corporation (IPC) in Wheaton, IL. Their father (also named Fred) worked there as well, making small book molds for electrical coil encapsulations and automotive connectors. A few months later John Schmitz, still in high school, was hired part time to run a small rotary molding machine developed by DhuAine Davis, owner of IPC which used this same book mold concept. This year marks 48 years that Bill and John have worked together ..read more

Aberdeen Technologies, Inc. continues to remain open for business and fully operational during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is affecting many businesses across the nation. Aberdeen is deemed to be an Essential Business and will stay operational following Governor Pritzker’s recent direction to close all non- essential business. Be assured that the employees of Aberdeen will safely do all that is possible to continue to supply our valued customers with molded components and mold tooling during these challenging times. Thank you for your continued trust and reliance in our co ..read more

Since helping a Baxter engineer design and manufacture one of the first multi-lumen heart catheters in 1983, Aberdeen, and our team of engineers, have become widely known in the medical device industry. However, while medical injection molding is our specialty, Aberdeen has helped a large and diverse number of industries solve their complex molding projects with our versatile manufacturing capabilities. We have even helped develop unique consumer products including screwdrivers, wrenches, and (as explained below) guitar picks, all using the insert molding process. Jellifish Guitar Pick A few ..read more

The manufacturing process should always be in the forefront of a medical device engineer's mind as manufacturing costs quickly rise with the complexity of each part. A key element in this process involves the anticipation of manufacturing solutions prior to the actual design stages of a part itself. Luckily, injection molding offers a cost-effective and efficient process to move medical device projects forward without sacrificing safety or quality. Medical injection molding is an established and developed process for producing top quality medical devices and has been trusted ever since its co ..read more

The mold manufacturing process for injection molding is referred to as mold tooling. Many molding shops offer mold tooling and design as a service on top of full production injection molding. The majority of these molds are made of steel, but they can also be manufactured from aluminum. Mold tooling can be an intricate challenge as each mold is made up of many different parts. In this article we will explain the mold manufacturing process and the exacting details needed to complete the perfect mold. Note: The molds/injection molding process mentioned in this article will reference book molds ..read more

Molded cable assemblies can offer you the flexibility needed to complete most electronically operated applications. Custom cable assemblies are more versatile and can provide more quality than “off the shelf” cables. Cable assembly manufacturing by means of insert molding is especially valuable for cutting down costs, installation, and lead times while maintaining a high quality product. Don’t believe us? Then continue to read for the top 3 benefits of using molded cable assemblies for your cable/connector assembly needs. But first, to clear up some common confusion, we need to define cable as ..read more

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/7a369a_e4913db0fc2b499a87f6e7c6ae62c282/240p/mp4/file.mp4 The demand for cleanroom injection molding has been on a steady incline as the medical, aerospace, and biotech industries continue to evolve and grow. New product designs require prototyping and full-scale product manufacturing in an isolated cleanroom environment. In this article you will learn what to look for in a cleanroom molding environment and how to set one up for your business. What is Cleanroom Molding? Cleanroom molding is the process of manufacturing plastic parts in an isolated room designe ..read more

While horizontal molding machines were the first of their kind to become a standard in plastic manufacturing, vertical molding machines may be a more sustainable way of molding for certain applications and many manufacturers are now to utilize their many advantages. With the advancement of injection molding becoming more ,standard in consumer products, it's time to delve deep into the differences of its sub-groups. This article will map out the difference between vertical and horizontal molding machines and will mention the advantages of vertical injection molding. If you were to visit the ,Am ..read more

This is your definitive guide to understanding the difference between overmolding and insert molding. In short, overmolding and ,insert molding are both subsets of a manufacturing process known as injection molding. These two subsets contain the same molding process of injecting plastic resin into a mold cavity, but they have one minor difference that people often ignore: all overmolding is insert molding, but not vice versa. Now, to understand this better, we break it down below: If you were to read the Wikipedia page on injection molding, you would have a basic understanding, but it does not ..read more

Also featured in Plastics Today Magazine. Aberdeen Technologies, Inc, is celebrating 25 years as a medical insert molding manufacturer located in Carol Stream, IL. CAROL STREAM, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2019 -- Aberdeen was started in 1994 by Founders John H. Schmitz and his son, John M. Schmitz. John H. had already become a successful group Vice-President of a major medical device manufacturing company and John M. had previously sold turnkey manufacturing systems to device manufacturers. They started Aberdeen by working out of a rented space in a warehouse in Glendale Heights, IL. I ..read more