Enhanced blow mold packaging through reduced embedded stresses
This innovative solution enhances blow mold packaging by reducing embedded stresses, leading to stronger and lighter products. Utilizing non-destructive stress-optic inspection and advanced tooling, it improves the structural integrity of thin-walled polymers.
Overview
This advanced solution focuses on enhancing the strength and durability of blow mold packaging by reducing embedded stresses in thin-walled polymers. By addressing stress concentrations that lead to failure, the technology aims to produce lighter yet stronger packaging. Utilizing non-destructive stress-optic inspection techniques, the approach identifies and mitigates weak points, resulting in a more robust product.
Technical specifications
- Non-destructive stress-optic inspection: Detects and measures embedded stresses in molded plastics, predicting potential failure points.
- Innovative tooling design: Combines novel cooling strategies with variable thickness preform extrusion systems to optimize the blow molding process.
- Hybrid manufacturing technology: Leverages additive/subtractive CNC methods and variable extrusion controls for precise mold tool fabrication.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulations: Enhancements are optimized through comprehensive simulations, including Polyflow and fluid dynamics.
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 6, this solution has been validated in a relevant environment. Future steps include collaboration with manufacturing partners' engineers to refine and validate the technology through joint feedback loops during production testing.
About Multiscale Systems
Multiscale Systems is an advanced engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in solving complex technical problems for industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and robotics. The company provides a vertically integrated approach that spans research, design, development, testing, and production. Their core capabilities include hybrid metal additive and precision machining, polymer forming and composites, and advanced material solutions like metamaterial composites. By maintaining engineering continuity from initial research and development through to production-ready hardware, Multiscale Systems addresses challenges involving extreme environments, complex geometries, and tight performance margins where conventional manufacturing models often fail.
The company's services are structured to manage technical risk, making them particularly valuable to customers developing high-consequence hardware or systems that must operate reliably despite uncertainty. They support programs that require design iteration, advanced inspection, and engineering judgment rather than simple build-to-print execution. With a history of federal research programs and an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 certified facility, Multiscale Systems works with industrial and government partners to translate emerging technologies into deployable, repeatable manufacturing solutions. Their structured engagement model ensures that technical scope, schedule, and budget remain aligned as programs evolve from early-stage discovery to finalized production hardware.
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