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Choosing the right material is one of the most important decisions in product manufacturing, and one of the easiest places to get locked into expensive mistakes.

In this episode, we break down how material selection actually works in injection molding and product development. We cover how real-world use, heat, impact, chemicals, UV exposure, and dimensional requirements should guide material choice. You’ll learn why the material you choose affects tooling, shrink rates, warping, long-term durability, and even future flexibility in your supply chain.

We discuss common plastics like polypropylene, polyethylene, ABS, nylon, acetal, and glass-filled materials, along with the tradeoffs between strength, stiffness, flexibility, impact resistance, appearance, and cost. This episode is focused on helping founders ask better questions early, avoid getting locked into a single resin or supplier, and understand how material decisions compound over time.

This episode is for inventors, product founders, engineers, and anyone developing a physical product who wants practical context—not simplified answers or theory.