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Since 1977, Sanwa has been a leading company worldwide in decorative techniques for applying screen printing and painting to molded materials. In 2014, we delivered another leading edge to customers with innovative solutions from a new factory in Zapopan, Mexico
Posted Jul 11 '23
For having a notable impact on our everyday lives, in-mold labeling (IML) is a relatively unknown term for the general public. Also referred to as “film insert molding” or “in-mold decorating,” IML is the process by which a design becomes part of a plastic product.
Posted Jun 26 '23
At Sanwa, we always wrap corners and edges of in-mold labeling (IML) parts to ensure top quality and lend an improved aesthetic.
Posted Apr 19 '23
While change can be challenging and time-consuming — it can also be a good thing! Updating stencils and designs that can be applied to an existing molded part is relatively quick and cost effective.
Posted Mar 16 '23
We can talk about in-mold labeling all day long, but at last fall’s Auto Interior Expo in Michigan we had the opportunity to showcase some of our newest designs in-person.
Posted Feb 20 '23
If you have a project on the way and want to know more before enlisting the help of an in-mold labeling manufacturer, here is a step-by-step overview of the film insert molding process.
Posted Jan 30 '23
Now that the end of 2022 is approaching and a new year is on the horizon, have you started thinking about your in-mold labeling (IML) needs for the months ahead?
Posted Nov 21 '22
At Sanwa, we’ve been producing IML parts for 45 years. We’ve grown the capabilities of our factories so that we can keep an entire project in-house, from start to finish.
Posted Sep 15 '22
Printing and labeling for medical devices requires a high level of precision, testing, and quality control. At Sanwa, we have over 40 years of experience partnering with customers to provide high-quality medical parts.
Posted Aug 15 '22
Our Sanwa team is looking forward to joining hundreds of exhibitors and attendees at this year’s Automotive Interiors Expo in Detroit, Michigan on October 25-27th.
Posted Jul 18 '22
When it’s time for your decorated plastic part to take shape, in-mold labeling (IML) can bring the worlds of 3-D form and creative design together.
Posted Jun 17 '22
We’re able to mimic the look of rock, wood, and metal with in-mold labeling (IML), fine expression screen printing (FESP), and physical vapor deposition (PVD).
Posted May 20 '22