About Sanwa Screen USA

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

Get Transparent with See-Through IML Parts

If you are interested in learning more about our transparent IML capabilities, or have questions about design or function, please contact us.

Posted Apr 20 '22

What's Available? In Mold Labeling with Alternative Materials

Manufacturing lines have faced shortages before, and our teams around the world are busy researching alternative materials to help ensure supply chains can continue moving smoothly.

Posted Mar 18 '22

What It Takes to Get Your IML Product Created [Timeline]

When it comes to in-mold labeling (IML), we can tell you how long each phase of production takes (on average), and what to expect at each step.

Posted Feb 21 '22

IML Product Testing: How It Works

Before a Sanwa-produced IML part ever hits the shelf (or the product that it’s a part of — like a vehicle or washing machine) it goes through a series of tests.

Posted Jan 12 '22

Certifications to Look For in an In-Mold Labeling Company

When interviewing an in-mold labeling (IML) company for the first time, there are questions that are helpful to ask right at the beginning.

Posted Sep 20 '21

The Importance of IML Color

When it comes to the role of in-mold labeling (IML) in parts development, the range of color possibilities can be both a benefit and challenge.

Posted Jul 26 '21

Achieving a High-End Look With Double Film In Mold Labeling

Double film in mold labeling (IML) presents new opportunities to brand and showcase your product to customers seeking a high-end experience.

Posted Apr 21 '21

Green Business: Our Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

At Sanwa, we are passionate about sustainable manufacturing. We constantly modify and improve our processes to minimize negative environmental impacts.

Posted Jan 18 '21

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