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
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.
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
Step by Step: The Film Insert Molding Process
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
The Best In-Mold Labeling Articles to Prepare for 2023
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
The Benefits of a One-Stop-Shop IML Company
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
In-Mold Labeling & Pad Printing for Medical Devices
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
Come See Us at the Automotive Interiors Expo, October 2022
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
Creating 3-D Shapes with IML
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