Yearly Archives: 2026

Iran Crisis 2026: What It Means for Rubber Manufacturers and Tooling Buyers

A geopolitical crisis may seem far removed from the shop floor—but in 2026, that’s no longer the case. The Iran crisis and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are heavily impacting energy, raw materials, and steel—three core pillars for manufacturers of rubber and plastic components. The effects are likely to extend into the medium…

Complex male inserts and their criticality in mold design

Complex male inserts and their criticality in mold design In the production of rubber items—whether injection molding, compression molding, paste silicone, or LSR—the final quality of the piece depends, among other things, on the design of the mold closure, especially when the plates must match a series of male inserts with complex geometries, which increases…