Case Study: MU Net, Inc achieves rapid, cost-effective injection-molded housings with 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing

MU Net, Inc. Uses 3D Systems Expertise to Develop Injection Molded Parts

MU Net, Inc., maker of the WebGate unit that helps utilities leverage broadband for remote service control and meter data retrieval, needed 1,000 COAX housing pieces for its Internet-Based Electric Utility System on a tight schedule. Lacking in-house injection molding experience, the company required a fast, reliable, and cost-effective production partner.

3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing provided full-service QuickTurn Injection Molding, guiding MU Net through design revisions via its Live Engineering Review Board and backing recommendations with mold analysis. Samples were produced in 6 days from an aluminum QC7 tool and the 1,000 parts were delivered in 4 days, meeting the schedule, beating competitor costs (including mold), and yielding parts that went directly into the final cable exit assembly.

MU Net, Inc

William Unkel

Co-Chief Executive Officer