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How Hardware Startups Cut Costs with Multi-Cavity Molds
In episode 116 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into multi-cavity injection molds — the unsung tool that slashes per-unit costs once you hit thousands of units. They break down how a startup making smart water sensors moved from a single-cavity prototype mold to a 16-cavity production tool, cutting cycle time by 75% and unit cost from $1.20 to $0.17. Lucas explains the trade-offs: higher upfront tooling cost vs. long-run savings, and the engineering gotchas like uniform cooling and gate balance. Luna asks the practical questions: when exactly do you make the jump, and…
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