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Protecting Doctors and Nurses from COVID-19
Tru-Form Plastics has pivoted its production plans to develop the Face Shield protective mask for health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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A Medley of Molds
A successful part starts with a good tool. There are many different tool designs and material selections available for various applications. Here are some of the most common tool types thermoformers utilize. Composite Molds: Depending on the length of the production run, and especially for prototyping, an engineered composite mold may be a good choice…
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Make Sharp Corners into Strong Corners
The shape of parts varies widely depending on the application, and often include corners. And while you may think you need to avoid sharp corners to prevent weakness, thermoforming techniques exist to address this concern so your final part turns out perfect. Since designers often use sharp corners for their aesthetics, several approaches can be…
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The Best Tool Material? Aluminum
Producing a successful part with thermoforming starts with the construction of an excellent tool. To kick off a tool’s design, your thermoformer should seek to understand the part’s end-use parameters. In addition to basics like volume, other important elements to consider include environmental stressors such as chemicals, impact, and temperature, as well as the part’s…
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Teaming for Innovation
When developing solutions, manufacturers should team with their thermoformer on technologies and best practices to meet cost, time, and performance criteria. Here are some key points for collaboration: Engineering: The thermoformer should analyze your product’s function, brand attributes, user perceptions, and strategic plan to develop a list of parameters. Budget: Be sure to share with…
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Pack and Ship: Thermoforming Doesn’t End with Forming
Depending on the thermoformer, a company can gain access to much more than just design and production capabilities. Some thermoforming manufacturers offer a complete array of secondary services for one-stop-shop convenience, such as custom packing and shipping, all under one roof. If you’re looking for a thermoforming partner, here are some things to ask about…
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Showcasing Thermoforming Expertise at MD&M West
Full-service thermoformer will share latest medical packaging and enclosure capabilities at largest medtech event. WESTMINSTER, Calif., December XX, 2018– World-class thermoformer Tru-Form Plastics, an InterTrade Industries Company, will highlight its advanced thermoforming capabilities at the annual MD&M West February 5-7, 2019, in Anaheim, California. At booth #1554, Tru-Form will share a selection of its custom-designed…
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Participating in the World’s Largest MedTech Event
Custom thermoformer will showcase medical packaging and enclosure innovation at MD&M West. WESTMINSTER, Calif., January 25, 2019– Full-service custom thermoformer Tru-Form Plastics, an InterTrade Industries Company, is bringing its innovative medical packaging and enclosures to MD&M West February 5-7, 2019, in Anaheim, California. Exhibiting at booth #1554, Tru-Form Plastics will display a selection of its…
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Thermoformer InterTrade buys Tru-Form, Operations to Merge
InterTrade Industries Ltd. has acquired the assets of Tru-Form Plastics Inc. and is merging the thermoforming operations of the 59-year-old business with its own in Westminster, Calif.. Read More
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Thermoformers Tru-Form Plastics and InterTrade ink merger deal
Medical Design and Outsourcing – Thermoforming groups Tru-Form Plastics and InterTrade Industries plan to merge, looking to operate under the new moniker of Tru-Form Plastics, an InterTrade Industries Co. Read More
