Best Injection Molding Process Podcasts (2026)

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Explaining the Injection Molding Process: How Precision Parts Are Made in 2026 2:08

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In this episode, we dive into the injection molding process and explore how precision plastic parts are made from prototype to mass production. Injection molding is one of the most widely used manufacturing methods for industries like medical, automotive, electronics, and packaging — and getting it right requires both experience and advanced techno…

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Explaining High-Volume Injection Molding: Scaling Production Efficiently 2:06

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Welcome to today’s episode! We’re diving into high-volume injection molding, the process that helps businesses scale production without compromising on quality, precision, or cost-efficiency. Whether you’re in medical, automotive, electronics, or packaging, understanding how to go from prototype to thousands of parts is key to staying competitive. …

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Explaining Prototype Injection Molding: Introducing Manufacturing Explained for 2026 2:09

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In this episode, we explore prototype injection molding and why it’s a crucial step in bringing ideas to life. Prototype injection molding allows businesses to test, refine, and validate part designs before moving to full-scale production — saving time, reducing costs, and avoiding costly errors. At Qlution Mold, with over 20 years of experience an…

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Qlution Mold – Custom Manufacturing Services and the Role of New Technological Innovations in Boosting Efficiency 2:17

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In this episode, we talk about why businesses need Custom manufacturing in 2026. The way companies produce and scale products has completely changed, and fast, flexible production is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. That’s where Qlution Mold’s advanced injection molding solutions step in as a powerful solution. Qlution Mold is a global leader …

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Exploring the Use of Recycled Plastics in the Automotive Industry: Challenges and Insights 21:12

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What really happens when we use recycled plastics for injection molded parts? This question has sparked much debate, and in this enlightening episode, we take you on a journey through the life cycle of injection molding plastics. We'll expose the reasons behind the industry's mistrust of recycled materials, the quality inconsistencies, and the envi…

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Episode #5: The Maker's Space 21:32

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In this episode, host Greg Paulsen and Doug Clarke, Technical Sales Engineer at Xometry and Co-founder of the Kre8Now Makerspace in Lexington, KY, explore what it means to be a "Maker." Doug and Greg discuss the roles of Makers in the world of manufacturing, and how they can train to become professional machinists. In addition to being a Maker, Dou…

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Episode #4: 3D Printing Explained with Tommy Lynch 31:53

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Join host Greg Paulsen for an in-depth conversation about 3D printing with Tommy Lynch, Senior Application Engineer and additive expert at Xometry. Together, Greg and Tommy explore what 3D printing is; what differences in both equipment and mindset exist between 3D printing service providers and hobbyists; and what Tommy's favorite additive process…

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Episode #3: Injection Mold Tooling with Matt Magnifico 51:29

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In this episode, host Greg Paulsen chats with Matt Magnifico, Senior Project Engineer at Xometry, about a critical and essential component to the injection molding process: the tool. Together, Greg and Matt discuss what the project timelines for the injection molding tool look like, associated costs, and much more. Matt holds a master's degree in b…

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Scientific Injection Molding 18:40

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In this episode we get into the actual manufacturing process and discuss scientific molding with our guest, Kyle Staffhorst. Named by Plastics News as a "Rising Star" within the plastics industry, Kyle is a process engineer trainee at PTI. Using the scientific injection molding (SIM) workbook as a guide, a series of mold, machine, and material test…

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Right-Sizing your Injection Mold Tooling — Part 2 18:02

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In this episode we continue our discussion regarding the tool build with our guest Chris Behring, tooling operations manager at PTI. Tool construction is the primary focus here, and as Chris points out, the sooner you can define the project, in terms of quantity of parts needed and materials being used, the better.…

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Episode #2: Part II, Explaining the Injection Molding Process with Scott Benson 38:24

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First, if you haven't listened to Episode 1 of Manufacturing Explained yet, then we highly recommend you check it out! It will provide you with knowledge about the basics of injection molding and more context for this next episode. If you have already listened to our last episode, then great - you are all set for Part II! Today, Greg Paulsen, host …

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Right-Sizing your Injection Mold Tooling – Part 1 23:17

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In this episode we discuss elements of the tool build with Chris Behring, tooling operations manager at PTI. During our discussion, we touch on subjects such as prototype tooling versus bridge tooling, and what to consider when determining the material used for a mold to ensure that it provides a custom fit for your program.…

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Episode #1: Part I, Explaining the Injection Molding Process; Introducing Manufacturing Explained 27:25

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In today’s episode, we explain the injection molding process, where Greg Paulsen, Xometry's Director of Application Engineering, sits down with Senior Project Engineer and injection molding expert Scott Benson. Their discussion will guide you through the injection molding journey, from resin to finished mold. With over 13 years of experience in inj…

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Design for Manufacturing 26:00

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From uniform wall thickness to gate location to applying proper draft to your part model, many details are important when designing a plastic part. In this episode of the Mind to Manufacturing podcast, we talk with PTI's Lead Program Manager, Jonathan Cottrell, about the main aspects a designer should consider when developing a part that will be in…

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Mind to Manufacturing Series Trailer 1:00

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Welcome to the Mind to Manufacturing podcast, brought to you by PTI Engineered Plastics, an industry leader in custom plastic injection molding. My name is Kelley Riley, and I’ll be hosting the show. Each month we’ll be releasing a new episode where we talk to an industry expert about topics ranging from product development and ideation, to tooling…

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Explaining the Injection Molding Process: How Precision Parts Are Made in 2026 2:08

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Explaining High-Volume Injection Molding: Scaling Production Efficiently 2:06

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Explaining Prototype Injection Molding: Introducing Manufacturing Explained for 2026 2:09

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Qlution Mold – Custom Manufacturing Services and the Role of New Technological Innovations in Boosting Efficiency 2:17

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Exploring the Use of Recycled Plastics in the Automotive Industry: Challenges and Insights 21:12

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Episode #5: The Maker's Space 21:32

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Episode #4: 3D Printing Explained with Tommy Lynch 31:53

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Episode #3: Injection Mold Tooling with Matt Magnifico 51:29

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Scientific Injection Molding 18:40

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Right-Sizing your Injection Mold Tooling — Part 2 18:02

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Episode #2: Part II, Explaining the Injection Molding Process with Scott Benson 38:24

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Right-Sizing your Injection Mold Tooling – Part 1 23:17

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Episode #1: Part I, Explaining the Injection Molding Process; Introducing Manufacturing Explained 27:25

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Design for Manufacturing 26:00

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Mind to Manufacturing Series Trailer 1:00