With the new Design for Manufacturing analysis from formary, it is now possible to check CAD data for thermoformability in a matter of seconds, allowing potential sources of error to be identified early on before they become costly. Read on to find out what features the DfM software offers and what the Design for Manufacturing principle entails.

Costs in plastic thermoforming are primarily determined by design, material selection, and tooling design. Many cost drivers are not immediately apparent and often only become visible late in the development process. This is precisely where unnecessary costs frequently arise, costs that can be avoided with the right measures.

Plastic thermoforming is a process in which a plastic sheet or film is heated and shaped over a mold to create various three-dimensional objects. A crucial element in the thermoforming process is the tooling used to achieve the desired shape.

The costs in plastic thermoforming are a crucial factor for the economic efficiency and planning of a project. They depend on various influences along the process chain and change depending on production volume and requirements. This article explains how costs in plastic thermoforming are composed, how they develop with increasing quantities and when the process becomes particularly worthwhile.

A constant challenge in the manufacturing industry is efficiently managing material flow throughout all assembly stages and departments. These logistical challenges can be optimally addressed by using product-specific workpiece carriers. Learn more in this article.

Fakuma 2023, the leading international trade fair for plastics processing, marked an exciting debut for formary. Our booth in Foyer East, Stand FO-80, became a hub for innovative ideas and engaging discussions in the field of thermoforming. Learn more now!

The Kuteno Trade Fair for Plastics Technology and Northern German Supplier Industry in Rheda-Wiedenbrück was an exciting highlight for formary this year. The topics of circular economy – not least through the expert lecture by Co-Founder Moritz Bittner – and digital business models in the plastics industry dominated the Kuteno.

In 2026, B2B platforms are evolving from pure procurement tools into central control elements of industrial value creation. This shift is especially pronounced in plastics processing, a field characterized by complex materials, highly variant components, and demanding quality requirements.

Bioplastics are plastics that are either made from renewable raw materials or are biodegradable - or both. They offer a wide range of possible applications - but what exactly are bioplastics, how are they produced and what advantages or limitations do they have compared to traditional plastics?