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Our blogs are a mix of tips, fun, announcements, and education on topics that range from rapid manufacturing to the challenges of doing business in China to the hard realities of product development. There is something for everyone so check them out and send us an email if you have any topics you would like to see covered.
Reasons to choose low volume injection molding
UncategorisedRapid prototyping continues to help manufacturers create and analyze prototypes more efficiently. It can also produce end-use prototype components and high-quality low volume production parts, particularly...
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Benefits of Low Volume Injection Molding
Injection Molding Injection Moulding Rapid Injection MouldingOne of the challenges of creating a new product is ensuring that you get it to market as quickly as possible so that your competitors don’t...
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CNC Milling Services: Essential Tips to Consider While Looking for Milling Services
CNC Machining CNC MillingRapid prototyping can be accomplished using different methods, with one of them being CNC milling. CNC stands for computer numerical control, a system that relies on...
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Guide to Sheet Metal Prototyping
Sheet MetalSheet metal is a commonly used material for a wide array of products and processes. If you need it for your own project, sheet metal prototyping...
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Basics of SLS for Prototyping
3D PrintingAn SLS prototype is a kind of prototype made using a 3D printing technology known as selective laser sintering. This rapid prototyping technology and method is...
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The Advantages 3D Printing could bring to Your Organization
3D PrintingDeveloping a prototype doesn't have to be a costly and time-consuming process. There are different methods that can ensure that your development phase is speedy and...
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Pros and cons of using 3D printing for prototyping
3D Printing Prototypes3D printing is coming of age and applications throughout the product development timeline are increasing. Many products and industries are utilising it for low volume production....
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How 3D printing can reduce risks for hardware startups.
UncategorisedHardware is difficult and expensive making it a risky venture for many people and startups. The intricacies of getting a hardware project designed, manufactured and to...
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Why make prototype injection mold tooling?
UncategorisedProject budgets are generally tight and deadlines are even tighter, so why would you invest the time and money needed to manufacture a prototype via injection...
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7 Reasons we should make parts for you
UncategorisedHLH are already one of the leading players in China prototyping and low volume part manufacturing. There are a number of reasons our clients keep coming...
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China Design and Engineering Roundup – 30/08/2019
News UncategorisedHere come some of the main stories from China in the world of design, engineering, and manufacturing. HLH keep abreast of all the latest developments in,...
View Blog PostLow volume injection molding machines – news
NewsIn order to keep up with customer demand for low volume injection molded parts and products and maintain our fast lead times, high quality and superior...
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Problems Communicating with Chinese supplier – Not with HLH
UncategorisedCustomers who come to us for low volume injection molding and prototypes are often under pressure to get the parts as fast as they can. This...
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HLH Weekly China Design and Engineering News Roundup – 23/08/2019
NewsHere comes the week's product design, manufacturing, and engineering news from China. HLH keep our finger on the pulse of China's developments so you know what...
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Our man in Michigan – Matt Bechtold
NewsHLH pride ourselves on our communication and service. We know there is nothing like having someone close by to talk to and discuss detail with when...
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HLH Weekly Design and Engineering News Roundup – 16/08/2019
UncategorisedEvery week HLH scours the internet for the latest design and engineering stories from China. If you want to know what the worlds most populous country...
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Why less is more in uncertain times – low volume production options
3D Printing CNC Machining Injection Molding Injection Moulding Production Rapid Injection Moulding Rapid Tooling Vacuum CastingLow volume manufacturing options might be the answer in today's uncertain business climate. The world today is in a strange place. There is a backlash...
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How to avoid import tariffs
3D Printing CNC Machining Die Casting Export Tooling Injection Molding Injection Moulding News Rapid Injection Moulding Rapid ToolingChina/USA trade war tactics The USA has recently imposed further tariffs on imports from China. The trade war does not look like it will be ending...
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Best random articles I read today.
NewsJuly 9, 2019 I went online to read an article and I left 2 hours later after reading about 45 articles and not all were interesting....
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Why choose SLS 3D printing?
3D PrintingWhy would you choose SLS 3D printing as a rapid manufacturing solution? It really depends on your project needs. Do you need fine detail but not...
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France 2019 Women’s World Cup Group Stage Predictions
NewsIt has been a long week and that calls for a bit of fun for Friday at HLH. France 2019, a little world cup footy (soccer)...
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Rapid Prototyping – 10% Off Is Better Than Trade Wars :)
Uncategorised***Quick Rapid Parts Discount RFQ - Start Here - Mention code TradeTiff10*** After you click the link simply submit your files through our contact form and...
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Make parts. Not War. Rapid parts discount.
Production Prototypes***Quick Rapid Parts Discount RFQ - Start Here - Mention code TradeTiff10*** After you click the link simply submit your files through our contact form and...
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HLH Rapid Manufacturing In The UK
Production PrototypesJames Murphy, from HLH will exhibiting at Autonomous Vehicles Expo UK on June 27 in Telford @ The International Centre. You can visit him at stand...
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What rapid manufacturing process is best?
Production PrototypesIt's a trick question. There is no best rapid manufacturing process but there are processes that will better align with the needs of your project and/or...
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Rapid Prototyping in Germany
3D Printing CNC Machining Production PrototypesMay 15, 2019 Senior members of our rapid project teams will be exhibiting in Stuttgart, Germany on May 21-23, stand E6405. We serve a lot of...
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James Murphy in Germany
3D Printing AutomotiveJames Murphy from HLH will be speaking in Stuttgart, Germany on May 22 at the Engine Expo and Powertrain Technology Show. Our rapid project team will...
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Cool rapid manufacturing projects at HLH
Production PrototypesMay 2, 2019 We work on some really cool rapid manufacturing projects here at HLH but the problem is we can't show you because we take...
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SLA 3D Printing Design Tips
3D Printing PrototypesApril 25th, 2019 To download a PDF of the design tips below please click here. In 1986 stereolithography (SLA 3D printing) was born and since then...
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