Blog
Our blogs are a mix of tips, fun, announcements, and education on topics that range from rapid manufacturing to the challenges of doing business in China to the hard realities of product development. There is something for everyone so check them out and send us an email if you have any topics you would like to see covered.
Pros and cons of using 3D printing for prototyping
3D Printing Prototypes3D printing is coming of age and applications throughout the product development timeline are increasing. Many products and industries are utilising it for low volume production....
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How 3D printing can reduce risks for hardware startups.
UncategorisedHardware is difficult and expensive making it a risky venture for many people and startups. The intricacies of getting a hardware project designed, manufactured and to...
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Why make prototype injection mold tooling?
UncategorisedProject budgets are generally tight and deadlines are even tighter, so why would you invest the time and money needed to manufacture a prototype via injection...
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7 Reasons To Choose Low Volume Part Manufacturing
UncategorisedLow Volume Manufacturing (LVM), a process focused on producing smaller quantities of parts or products, is increasingly gaining traction across various industries. This approach is particularly...
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China Design and Engineering Roundup – 30/08/2019
News UncategorisedHere come some of the main stories from China in the world of design, engineering, and manufacturing. HLH keep abreast of all the latest developments in,...
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Low volume injection molding machines – news
NewsIn order to keep up with customer demand for low volume injection molded parts and products and maintain our fast lead times, high quality and superior...
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HLH Weekly China Design and Engineering News Roundup – 23/08/2019
NewsHere comes the week's product design, manufacturing, and engineering news from China. HLH keep our finger on the pulse of China's developments so you know what...
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Our man in Michigan – Matt Bechtold
NewsHLH pride ourselves on our communication and service. We know there is nothing like having someone close by to talk to and discuss detail with when...
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HLH Weekly Design and Engineering News Roundup – 16/08/2019
UncategorisedEvery week HLH scours the internet for the latest design and engineering stories from China. If you want to know what the worlds most populous country...
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Why less is more in uncertain times – low volume production options
3D Printing CNC Machining Injection Molding Injection Moulding Production Rapid Injection Moulding Rapid Tooling Vacuum CastingLow volume manufacturing options might be the answer in today's uncertain business climate. The world today is in a strange place. There is a backlash...
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How to avoid import tariffs
3D Printing CNC Machining Die Casting Export Tooling Injection Molding Injection Moulding News Rapid Injection Moulding Rapid ToolingChina/USA trade war tactics The USA has recently imposed further tariffs on imports from China. The trade war does not look like it will be ending...
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Best random articles I read today.
NewsJuly 9, 2019 I went online to read an article and I left 2 hours later after reading about 45 articles and not all were interesting....
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Why choose SLS 3D printing?
3D PrintingWhy would you choose SLS 3D printing as a rapid manufacturing solution? It really depends on your project needs. Do you need fine detail but not...
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France 2019 Women’s World Cup Group Stage Predictions
NewsIt has been a long week and that calls for a bit of fun for Friday at HLH. France 2019, a little world cup footy (soccer)...
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Rapid Prototyping – 10% Off Is Better Than Trade Wars :)
Uncategorised***Quick Rapid Parts Discount RFQ - Start Here - Mention code TradeTiff10*** After you click the link simply submit your files through our contact form and...
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Make parts. Not War. Rapid parts discount.
Production Prototypes***Quick Rapid Parts Discount RFQ - Start Here - Mention code TradeTiff10*** After you click the link simply submit your files through our contact form and...
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What rapid manufacturing process is best?
Production PrototypesIt's a trick question. There is no best rapid manufacturing process but there are processes that will better align with the needs of your project and/or...
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Rapid Prototyping in Germany
3D Printing CNC Machining Production PrototypesMay 15, 2019 Senior members of our rapid project teams will be exhibiting in Stuttgart, Germany on May 21-23, stand E6405. We serve a lot of...
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James Murphy in Germany
3D Printing AutomotiveJames Murphy from HLH will be speaking in Stuttgart, Germany on May 22 at the Engine Expo and Powertrain Technology Show. Our rapid project team will...
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Cool rapid manufacturing projects at HLH
Production PrototypesMay 2, 2019 We work on some really cool rapid manufacturing projects here at HLH but the problem is we can't show you because we take...
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Tips for SLA 3D Printing Design
3D Printing PrototypesApril 25th, 2019 To download a PDF of the design tips below please click here. In 1986 stereolithography (SLA 3D printing) was born and since then...
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Is manufacturing perfection possible?
Production PrototypesApril 5, 2019 Is manufacturing perfection possible? Is perfection in any sense possible? Perfection, as a word, is thrown around a lot in all aspects of...
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Drones: the sky’s the limit for the UAV industry.
Aerospace & UAV Product DevelopmentMarch 20th, 2019 It was only a few short years ago that the word drone would conjure up visions of the military flying a mission in...
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Rapid tooling with more…
Injection Molding Rapid Injection MouldingMarch 18th, 2019 What do you think of when you hear the term rapid tooling? In the west I would argue that rapid tooling conjures up...
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SLS 3D Printing Design Tips
3D PrintingMarch 14, 2019 To download a PDF of the design tips below please click here. In the engineering world and manufacturing world in general, one can't...
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Top Injection Molding Design Issues
Injection Molding Product Development Rapid Injection MouldingFebruary 28, 2019 To download a PDF of the design tips below please click here. We do a lot of rapid injection molding production jobs here....
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Low-volume manufacturing as a way forward
Injection Molding Product Development Rapid Injection Moulding UncategorisedFebruary 27, 2019 I honestly can't remember all the times I have used low-volume manufacturing to bring products to the market. Why? Because I have used...
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Bring v2.0 when you are pitching v1.0
Product DevelopmentFebruary 21, 2019 Is that headline right? Yes, it is. When you are pitching new product to a retail or distribution partner the typical meeting is...
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The future lives in 2019 – Part 8 – Shifting Product Development Models
Aerospace & UAV Automotive Product DevelopmentFebruary 20, 2019 The future lives in 2019 – a 19-part series to kick off the new year exploring products, technology, manufacturing, and how advancements that...
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