30 Year Anniversary of Our Factory in Malaysia
This year, our Malaysia factory is celebrating 30 years of producing top quality in-mold components and graphic overlays for manufacturers around the world.
Posted Mar 25 '24
Our Sanwa Screen USA Blog
Stay up-to-date with information about In Mold Labeling and printing technologies, product and packaging design, frequently asked questions and more.
Shining a Light on IML for Interior Design
We’re going to make a big statement here — in-mold labeling (IML) is the future of lighting design.
Posted Feb 26 '24
Gain an Aesthetic, Functional Edge with Sputter Coating
Sputter coating is a commonly chosen method based on its high hardness, wear resistance, and cosmetic edge.
Posted Jan 17 '24
Our Factory Expansion in Guadalajara, Mexico
With over 40 employees, this factory supports many of our North American projects. From small batch orders to larger productions, Sanwa Mexico helps turn plastic-based visions into reality.
Posted Dec 20 '23
What We’re Seeing: Printing Design Trends in 2023
We’ve seen a high demand for futuristic designs that incorporate complex curves, 3-D effects, geometric patterns and metallic finishes.
Posted Nov 15 '23
What is the Difference Between In Mold Labeling, Film Insert Molding, and In Mold Decorating?
At Sanwa Screen USA, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality In Mold Labeling (IML), Film Insert Molding (FIM), and In Mold Decorating (IMD) services for over 44 years.
Posted Oct 9 '23
Trend Spotting at the 2023 Detroit Auto Show
We are proud to produce top-quality parts for Lexus, Subaru, Toyota and Ford, among others. So it was great to see some of our clients (and parts!) in action.
Posted Sep 25 '23
An Inside Look at Our Factory in Guadalajara, Mexico
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
Where You’ll Find IML in Everyday Life
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
Complex Designs: Making the Most of Corners & Edges
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
Spring Refresh: Ways to Update Your IML Design
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
New Designs: Features from the 2022 Auto Interior Expo
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