Injection Works acquires FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera to advance a variety of predictive and diagnostic capabilities. Exceeding typical industry standards related to technology-based Quality, Production, Tooling and Maintenance data collection, Injection Works has added a new Thermal Imaging Camera to our already impressive toolbox. Deployment of this camera allows us to identify and respond to potential hidden, sub-surface characteristics of assets and products before they grow into larger challenges. The ability to “see” capability inhibitors within molds, machine components, and even molded parts helps our team maintain and even enhance Injection Works’ traditionally high levels of quality and on-time delivery performance.
Reducing the average cost of freight can be a significant way to enhance the value proposition we offer our clients. Providing more comprehensive shipment status information to customers can also be pivotal for our clients that have extremely time-sensitive logistics demands. Injection Works’ installation of UPS’ new Quantum View Notify software allows us to deliver both. With Quantum View Notify, Injection Works now offers clients the option of being automatically notified of key events that take place during each shipment cycle. Email notifications of package status can be broadcast to up to five customer-recipients, as frequently as every hour, depending on customer preferences. Accessing UPS Ground with Freight Pricing typically results in a 15-25% cost savings when compared with standard UPS Ground freight prices. With over half of Injection Works’ customers depending on UPS for their shipping needs, we expect Quantum View Notify will result in meaningful savings that will have a direct benefit to our customers.
Injection Works is excited to announce the completion of installation and start-up activities of three new super-efficient hybrid servo-hydraulic molding machines. Complementing the firm’s fourteen all-hydraulic and five all-electric presses, these hybrid servo-hydraulic machines couple the energy efficiency provided by servo control with an expanded processing range that only hydraulic designs can offer. The machines were purchased at the 2012 National Plastics Exposition (NPE) show in Florida in April, and all are outfitted with robotics to enhance throughput and reduce labor costs. Sizes of the machines are 120 ton, 190 ton and 720 ton.
After extended evaluation during and after the National Plastics Exposition (NPE) trade show in Orlando, Florida in April 2012, Injection Works’ Quality Manager Dennis Frohbergh has authorized investment in a Statistical Process Control (SPC) module that will be integrated into the company’s IQMS ERP software system. According to Dennis, “The integration of this SPC module into Injection Works’ ERP system enables us to track customer product quality in real time. Quality Inspectors will now be able to input and maintain measurements of critical dimensions into the new database, track process capability and ultimately determine lot acceptability. SPC charts can be generated from the collected Part Quality Inspection Plan (PQP) data, and provide customers with easy-to-use visual reports reflecting tooling and processing capability and consistency. The investment in purchasing and implementing this SPC module also augments Injection Works’ Green Initiatives program, as current paper-based PQP’s and related records used by the Quality Department will be migrated over to an electronic platform.
With a reputation for staff education, product evaluation and aggressive investment in the latest equipment and technology available, Injection Works fielded a record group of 8 department heads to the National Plastics Exposition show in Orlando, Florida this April. The goal was to network with other industry leaders, explore the latest product and service offerings from global suppliers, and identify capital spending opportunities that would benefit Injection Works’ clients. The knowledge gained by everyone can now be shared with all Injection Works colleagues, and new investment projects will be selected.
Future growth plans taking shape as the company begins operations under Injection Works banner. Mount Laurel, NJ — Eptech Corporation, a leading thermoplastic injection molding solutions provider, today formally announced it has changed its name to Injection Works, Incorporated. “While the name Eptech has served us well for a long time,” said Company President Chris Rapacki, “Our new name, Injection Works, more clearly states and emphasizes the focus that we have, and gives us a solid foundation for future growth. Since only the name is changing, our customers will continue to receive the same high quality service and commitment to excellence they’ve come to expect from us over the past 22 years”. The original name, Eptech, was derived from a combination of “Eastern Pennsylvania” and “Technology” to represent the company’s location and concentration at that time. After acquiring another regional injection molder in 1998, the firm relocated from the Philadelphia suburbs to Southern New Jersey, and now focuses exclusively on serving clients who need injection molded components. Over time, the name Eptech came to less accurately reflect the company and the services it now provides to clients. The new name, Injection Works, helps to clarify the focus of the company and will enhance future marketing efforts. About Injection Works – Injection Works is a leading provider of custom injection molding services and related secondary value-adding operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and is rapidly expanding its reach internationally. From serving just one client in 1988, Injection Works now partners with over 40 national and international customers, including several Fortune 500 companies. Customers partnering with the ISO 9001:2008 registered company represent the medical, electrical, telecommunications, transportation, food and beverage, electronics, industrial and construction markets. Injection Works’ 46,000 square foot manufacturing facility
