Custom Plastic Injection Molding

• API partners with multiple resin suppliers to determine the best suitable material for customer needs
• Rigorous R&D and testing completed on materials to improve plastic processing and quality and reduce cost of manufacturing
• API's full service mold shop reduces supply chain lead times and improves speed to market
• On-site mold designers and engineers with 250 combined years of experience in plastic injection molding allow us to resolve issues and present solutions quickly
• Key Industries:
  • Security, Lighting, Military, Medical/Dental, Life Safety, Aerospace, Healthcare, Automotive, Displays, and more
• Additional Capabilities:
  • Plastic Mold Making, Engineering, Contract Manufacturing, Automated and Manual Assembly, Cellular Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, R&D, Joining, Decorating, Packaging, and Bonding

API makes and tests prototypes to ensure product design will meet every standard imaginable.

• Full spectrum plastic product design and engineering from ideation to completed assembly
• Designers and engineers work with customers to create 2-D prints and 3-D models if needed
• 75+ client patent in the U.S. and International Markets
• Rapid prototyping with in-house FDM Machine (Fused Deposition Modeling) allow our customers to have a physical plastic part to evaluate prior to mold construction
• API's prototype evaluation for functional and performance analysis as well as manufacturability ensures your product is designed "Right the First Time"

API Designers and Engineers can work with customers to create or improve 2-D prints and 3-D models.

• Plastic prototypes are created with in-house FDM Machine (Fused Deposition Modeling) to reduce overall development timeline and helps to bring your product to market quicker
• Customized rigorous prototype validation and testing helps to ensure functionality, manufacturability and cost efficiency of your plastic injection molded part
• Right the First Time Design – No Over-Design or Under-Design – helps to bring your product to market quickly and efficiently while avoiding costly aftermarket solutions

API is experienced in molding all thermoplastics, specializing in engineering, high performance, and glass reinforced resins.

• Optimization and redesign services for existing parts to resolve design or manufacturing problems and to help reduce overall cost
• High quality and precision applications
• Everyday plastic products designed environmentally friendly
• Metal Replacement for reduced weight, vibration and noise dampening, and low corrosion
• Rubber replacement for cut & abrasion resistance and cost reduction
• Nano-composites for unique, "un-plastic" type performance
• PPAP and aftermarket replacement for improved performance and lower cost

The API engineers and designers have over 250 years of combined experience and strive to exceed our customer's expectations. Our engineers become a valuable extension of your product development team.

• Modifications / repairs made to plastic injection molds in our on-site tool room
• Aftermarket solutions for existing products
• Everyday plastic products designed environmentally friendly
• Partnership with multiple resin suppliers for expertise in resin selection and processing
• Mold-flow analysis to ensure highest level of quality and best overall cost