The global trade landscape for injection molds has undergone dramatic transformation in 2026, reshaping supply chains that took decades to establish. The combination of US tariffs on Chinese molds, shifting manufacturing patterns across Southeast Asia, and the growing trend toward regionalized production has fundamentally altered how and where inje… Read More
International trade dynamics are fundamentally reshaping the injection mold industry's supply chains in 2026. Tariff policies, trade disputes, and geopolitical tensions are forcing mold manufacturers to reconsider where they produce, how they export, and how they serve customers in different regions. The era of centralized production in China servi… Read More
I work as a freelance mold design consultant, which means I work from home, set my own hours, and take on projects from different clients around the world. It's not the typical career path in the mold industry, but it works for me. I left my full-time job at a mold shop four years ago. I was tired of the commute, the office politics,… Read More