They are mass-produced on a vacuum forming machine. While the mass production machines cost well over $100k, you can build your own simple former for less than a $150.

Surface conductors on vacuum formed parts appear in many hacks, from cosplay armor to 3D touch pads and smart objects. But making them has always been painful. Either they had to be hand painted af… ...

Pulling a vacuum is something every proud maker must do once in a while. Whether you’re degassing epoxy or vacuum forming parts, you’ll need a reliable pump to get the job done. [drcras… ...

Vacuum forming is used to make plastic housing or components for a wide range of items, from food packaging and masks to helmets and parts for aeroplanes. Let's take a look at how it's done.

RITTMAN, OHIO -- FastForming.com LLC has relocated to a bigger site and added equipment to meet higher demand for its rapid-turnaround output.

The project was originally created to use injection molding, so Profile Plastics had to redesign it for four vacuum-formed parts. The 2025 parts competition included a new category, ...