Get 7-day standard lead times on simple parts between 0.5 in. x 0.5 in. and 4 in. x 3 in. Upload your part to see if it’s eligible.

No plastic pellet, flake, or powder left behind. That’s the goal of Operation Clean Sweep. One of New Berlin Plastics’ resin distributors, M. Holland, is totally committed to it and encourages members of its supply chain to do the same. Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) was launched in 1991 to help every plastic resin handling operation…

Since we launched our exclusive micro injection mold service, our customers are reaping the benefits that come from optimal cycle times and minimal waste.

Our process, LaunchLogic, can revolutionize your next project launch. The result is a 98% on-time launch track record, achieved over 100 simultaneous open customer projects. - learn more -

Even micro parts can sometimes need some form of post-finishing. We polish, plate, and machine even small pieces just like full-sized ones.

Our toolmaking specialists carefully analyze every project in advance. We work closely with you to optimize for speed, quality, and reduced cost.

Here at New Berlin Plastics, we’re obsessed with driving variability out of our processes. It helps us improve part quality as well as reduce scrap, downtime, and labor costs while streamlining our operations. That’s why we’re starting to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) in two areas. Here’s a closer look at the benefits we’re seeing…

Get 7-day standard lead times on simple parts between 0.5 in. x 0.5 in. and 4 in. x 3 in. Upload your part to see if it’s eligible.

Most conventional plastic resins are supported for micro molding, but it may not be possible to use additives (glass fiber reinforced) because this will impede the flow through a small gate.

Micro injection molding is a specialized form of plastic injection molding, focused on next-generation parts that need to be small but still retain tight tolerances and complex features. Many product developers don’t know that smaller parts can be made faster and cheaper on small machines.

ISO 13485 is a quality management standard that is designed specifically for the manufacturing of medical devices. The standard is based on ISO 9001 but contains additional requirements that relate specifically to manufacturing, installing and servicing medical devices.

UL is a standards setting and certification organization. While New Berlin Plastics doesn't have any proprietary products to certify, a number of our customers do. Manufacturers who support customers with UL certified products need to understand the paperwork and labeling requirements associated with producing components and products that hold UL certifications. New Berlin Plastics is familiar with managing and supporting these requirements.

New Berlin Plastics focuses on design for manufacturability. Whether your part design is a simple housing, highly engineered component, or a cosmetic cover we will ensure your part and mold design provide you the best product possible.

Mission: To understand the necessary qualities that create success for our stakeholders; boldly deploy new ideas and increase our effectiveness to provide value.

The ISO 9001 certification is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation of the employees, the process approach and continual improvement. We continually work to earn the latest ISO certifications as this helps us ensure that our customers get consistent, high quality products and services.

Automation is key to New Berlin Plastics’ success. When we work with customers to develop and launch a project, automation plays a vital role in ensuring we are providing the best possible value.

“Our strength is in our team. By working together toward common goals, we outperform our competition and provide our customers with excellent service.”

New Berlin Plastics, Inc. works directly with industries and organizations who place a value on high quality engineered products and services.  One of our goals at NBP is to work with customers on projects from start to finish. This allows us to create a solid relationship, provide value-added engineering services, and generate the best possible product for the application. Our experience and expertise in custom injected molded plastic components assists customers in various fields and markets:

Our proprietary algorithm generates accurate quotations fast. But every one is still checked by industry veterans for complete reliability.

Now that we’re one month into 2024, many industry experts, economists, and strongly opinionated people are sharing their thoughts regarding what lies ahead throughout the year. We thought we would share our own thoughts based on what we’re seeing in our market space as well as macroeconomically. Labor The labor market continues to perform strongly.…

Mold tools for micro molding are the equal of their full-sized counterparts and can last for 100K cycles or more, depending on resin.

Micro molding involves more than just using a small machine. The secret to making many tiny parts that are very close together is to control heat in the micro mold. To do this, micro injection molding machines have sophisticated temperature sensors and digital microcontrollers that are more precise than their larger cousins.

Our tightly controlled scientific injection molding practices raise our services to the highest level of precision and allow us to create parts, simple or complex, in a repeatable and dependable way.

The ISO 9001 certification is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation of the employees, the process approach and continual improvement. We continually work to earn the latest ISO certifications as this helps us ensure that our customers get consistent, high quality products and services.

We leave nothing to chance when it comes to testing and verifying all raw material. People trust Star Rapid when the job absolutely has to be right.

Is micro molding right for your next product development project? Contact our manufacturing specialists for a free quotation and design review. We can recommend the solution that best fits your schedule, order volume, material, performance requirements and more.

There are many cutting-edge technologies that need small, lightweight, and strong parts. For all of these and more, micro injection is an ideal solution. Our services can also scale up from a few grams to shot weights of 300 grams or more.

Get 7-day standard lead times on simple parts between 0.5 in. x 0.5 in. and 4 in. x 3 in. Upload your part to see if it’s eligible.

The barrel of the micro injection molding machine is much shorter than its full-sized counterpart. This makes it fast and easy to clean when changing over to new material. The greatest advantage of micro injection is that the micro molding machine can be cycled much more quickly while at the same time consuming far less resin. This results in great cost savings and reduced production time.

Our knowledge and understanding of engineering, plastics, and mold-building allows us to manage our overall process and quickly succeed in the creation of your products.

Motorcycles give riders a sense of freedom and power, as well as the satisfaction that they look cool while cruising down the highway. But as bike OEMs continue to engineer new models with advanced performance and eye-catching appearance, there’s another priority impacting their design decisions today – environmental sustainability. One iconic motorcycle manufacturer in the…

New Berlin Plastics has always excelled at high-quality plastic molded parts, but new changes to the Quality Department are even increasing on-time delivery of Product and Process Validations (PPAPs) from 96% to 99%. To meet the needs of our growing workload, we’ve enhanced our Quality Department to ensure dedicated support for both our external and…

If you need to manufacture small plastic parts and components with micron tolerances, micro molding is your solution. This specialized process uses tiny molds and dedicated machinery to create high-precision small parts with a minimal investment. To get your micro molding project done right, you need a team with experience working successfully at this small scale. Here’s why Star Rapid is the smart choice.

The ISO 9001 certification is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation of the employees, the process approach and continual improvement. We continually work to earn the latest ISO certifications as this helps us ensure that our customers get consistent, high quality products and services.

Part size is mostly limited by gate size. Shot weight is limited to a few grams, and part size is normally 3mm2. Consult our engineers to discuss micro molded part sizes smaller than this.

As medical device manufacturers continue to diversify their supply base to protect against supply chain challenges, New Berlin Plastics has expanded its reach into the medical device industry. To accommodate these medical manufacturers’ needs, NBP is now ISO 13485 certified, meeting international quality standards for medical device companies. While NBP continues to diversify its customer…

The past three years were challenging for many businesses, including New Berlin Plastics: a global pandemic, a major winter storm that knocked resin producers offline, followed by an unprecedented spike in demand as the U.S. economy came roaring back from the pandemic. Now that its supply chain has begun to stabilize and these “black swan”…

We recently purchased a new building to stay one step ahead of growing demand from our customers. Here is a brief “inside look” at Building 2.

Mold Flow Analysis is the science of simulating a resin’s flow into a mold and the conditions that may arise during production. This predictive process can uncover part and mold design issues and allow corrective action before mold production begins

Manufacturers have seen a lot of upward pressure on costs including labor, materials, and freight. To further mitigate non-value-added labor cost from impacting part price, New Berlin Plastics has deployed a new UR20 collaborative robot (cobot) from Universal Robots. Focused on automating tasks for higher tonnage presses, the UR20 adds new capabilities to the automation…

Our high-quality, Italian-made Babyplast machines are specifically designed to offer the precision that’s necessary when working on small-scale parts. They have precise temperature and pressure controls for maximum efficiency, while using steel tools that on average are 40% less expensive than full-sized ones. This is just one of the many reasons why our micro molding services are a cut above.

Not long ago, there were limited options for making plastic parts that have complex geometries. A common method was CNC machining, which can be expensive and slow. Plastic injection molding is a much faster and cost-effective way to make parts, but those with intricate designs can cause quality and processing challenges. However, New Berlin Plastics…