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During a production run, an injection moulding machine repeats the same cycle thousands, even tens of thousands, of times. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that ...

An injection-moulded component may take only seconds to form. However, its quality, service life, conformity to your specifications and delivery schedule all depend on decisions ...

You’ve approved your component design and moved beyond prototyping. Demand now justifies a dedicated production process, but you don’t expect to manufacture millions of components. ...

Flash is material that flows beyond the component’s intended geometry, usually at the mould parting line. It can also form around inserts, ejector pins or ...

Temperature control plays a central role in injection moulding quality. It affects how the material flows, fills the mould, solidifies or cures and performs once ...

Compression moulding uses heat and pressure to form a measured charge of thermoset or thermoplastic material, including fibre-reinforced composites, inside a mould. With careful planning, ...

The best way to choose between compression moulding and injection moulding is to start by identifying the material your component needs. Your material choice depends ...

Composite materials enhance compression moulding by improving both the manufacturing process and the performance of the finished component. Rather than using an unreinforced polymer, compression ...

When creating a plastic component that needs to carry a load, remain stable under heat, perform well in demanding conditions or replace a heavier metal ...

Injection moulding is an excellent process for consistency, repeatability and a high production rate. However, if an injection moulded component batch arrives with marks, distortion, ...

You should select compression moulding for your next project if it suits the component’s performance, geometry and commercial requirements. That is, in short, all there ...

Regrind plastic is plastic material that has already been processed and then ground down so it can be used again in manufacturing. In plastic moulding, ...

If you’re developing a plastic product for the food & drink, packaging or hygiene-sensitive sectors, compliance needs to be considered from the start. It can ...

Choosing the right plastic for your injection-moulded product is one of the most important decisions in the development process. The material you choose affects your ...

Compression moulding is a versatile manufacturing process. It’s used for producing durable and reliable plastic and composite components. And it’s especially useful when you need ...

Injection moulding is one of the most widely used manufacturing processes to make the plastic parts found in many electrical and electronic products. This includes ...

Food packaging gets scrutinised like almost nothing else in manufacturing. The materials, processes and handling all matter, because the end-product ends up in direct contact ...

If you’re comparing plastic materials, you’ll quickly come across two main categories: thermoplastics and thermosets. The fundamental difference is that thermoplastics can be remelted, reshaped ...

Injection moulding is one of the most widely used plastic manufacturing processes in the automotive industry. From interior trim to under-the-bonnet parts and electrical components, ...

Compression moulding is an excellent option for your new or upgraded product line. It’s widely used for strong, heat-resistant components. But whether it’s right for ...

If you’re considering compression moulding for a new product line, you may be wondering what materials you can use.

If you’re exploring manufacturing options for your plastic product line, sustainability is probably at the top of your list of priorities.

Here at Talisman Group, we offer both injection moulding and compression moulding. We’ll help you decide which is best for your needs or decide if ...

Compression moulding is your go-to option when you need strong, durable, heat-resistant plastic parts. It’s not necessarily what your business needs in every situation. Sometimes, ...

This article explores why injection moulding has become the best choice for producing many plastic parts for the automotive industry.

This article explores what makes HexMC materials unique and where they’re making the most significant impact across different industries.

Compression moulding involves placing a precisely measured charge into a mould, which then applies heat and pressure.

Today marks the beginning of 2026 and now is the perfect time to reflect on our achievements over the past 12 months.

Our Tool Room offers a range of services to help you manage your tools

Talisman Group have had the pleasure of attending the 2025 Plastic Industry Awards event in London

Our BL03 is already in full production following the acquisition of Sherwood Plastics' tooling and ancillary equipment, with the transfer process progressing quickly.

Talisman Group and Talisman Security Seals have recently acquired Sheerwood Plastics existing product range and manufacturing equipment, opening up new opportunities to expand the production ...

Talisman Group was proud to exhibit at the RSN (Rolling Stock Networking) 2025 exhibition in Derby, a key event for the UK rail supply chain ...

For many businesses, such a disruption could have led to significant delays or uncertainty. At Talisman, however, we moved quickly and strategically to protect our ...

In today’s competitive and highly regulated market, quality, consistency, and compliance are essential, especially in plastics manufacturing.

When it comes to manufacturing plastic components, many companies are rethinking the traditional offshoring model. Rising freight costs, unpredictable lead times, and increased pressure to ...

Discover how composite (compression) moulding is driving the next generation of lightweight engineering. Read along to explore how innovative materials and processes at Talisman Group ...

Newly formed Merriott Talisman Group are pleased to announce the next major evolution in its leadership structure.

Two of the UK’s premier contract moulders – Merriott Plastics and Talisman – have just combined to create a multi-site, multi-competence business.

Rejuventated Talisman Plastics is counting the days down to its first ever showing at the Plasticslive exhibition, Coventry Building Society Arena, June 12-13.