Custom Packaging Development

Engineering guidance for custom injection tooling, CAD dielines, rigid magnetic gift boxes, and eco-friendly molded fiber inserts.

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Packaging Dept 17 Sep, 2026

Packaging Engineering

Retail Packaging Engineering: Rigid Boxes, Mailers & Eco Inserts

Structural analysis of grayboard thickness, drop-test cushioning (ISTA 3A), molded pulp vs EVA inserts, and flat-pack freight optimization.

Tooling Dept 12 Sep, 2026

Tooling & Engineering

Custom Mold Cost Breakdown: From 3D CAD to Steel Tooling

Detailed analysis of mold steel grades (S136/NAK80), cavity configurations, 7–15 day mold schedules, and amortized piece-price savings.

Engineering Group 14 Sep, 2026

Case Studies

From 3D Concept to Retail Shelf: A Turnkey OEM Case Study

How we engineered a dual-compartment snack-drink combo gift set: DFM moldflow, 3D prototyping, rapid S136 tooling, and AQL 2.5 mass production in 35 days.