Plastic Injection Molding
Plastic injection molding is one of the most widely used manufacturing processes for producing high-precision, high-volume components in analytical and liquid handling systems. It enables AFP to create complex, consistent, and cost-effective parts that meet stringent regulatory and biocompatibility standards.
AFP’s plastic injection molding process is part of a comprehensive, vertically integrated offering that includes onsite engineering, tooling development and manufacturing, molding, and maintenance capabilities. This approach enables full control over the entire process and production chain.
AFP’s global center of excellence for injection molding plastics, metal, and ceramics is located in Switzerland. This center is transferring advanced injection molding capabilities to our U.S. and Mexico operations, expanding support for life science OEMs across international markets.
AFP’s integrated injection molding process offers key advantages:
End-to-end control ensures consistency, quality, and traceability.
Rapid iteration and optimization occur with all teams under one roof.
Fully customized solutions are tailored to each customer’s technical and operational needs.
Flexible manufacturing setup from manual operations for small series or complex parts to fully automated lines for high-volume production.
In-house tooling with skilled tool designers and tooling and metrology machines. Molds are available in various sizes and specifications. Soft tooling enables low-volume production. Internal tooling allows faster lead times, reduces long-term tooling expense, and achieves superior quality control.
Comprehensive range of materials provides the ability to produce highly complex analytical and life science parts and components.
Class ISO 7- and ISO 8-certified facilities dedicated to plastic injection molding in cleanroom environments to ensure contamination-free parts for analytical instruments.
Metal injection molding permits component prototypes for scale up to commercialization, then transition to full production volumes.
High-precision and complex finished product assembly using assembly processes such as solvent and polymer gluing, surface activation, ultrasonic sealing, and elastomer embedding.
