--- title: Economical Alternatives to Injection Molding for Low Volume, Complex Products description: Thermoforming is an economical alternative to injection molding for complex, low-volume products. image: https://www.kensonplastics.com/hubfs/Blog/Kenson%20Blog%20-%20Economical.jpg --- - [Compliance & Documents](https://www.kensonplastics.com/compliance-documents) [![Kenson Logo - Horizontal - White](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Brand/Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png?width=800&height=265&name=Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png) ![Kenson Logo - Horizontal - White](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Brand/Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png?width=800&height=265&name=Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png)](https://www.kensonplastics.com) [![LET'S TALK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8833014/a51b545e-0172-445d-851e-ac7f85ee2a75.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8833014/a51b545e-0172-445d-851e-ac7f85ee2a75) - [Who We Help](https://www.kensonplastics.com/markets) - [Aerospace](https://www.kensonplastics.com/aerospace) - [Medical](https://www.kensonplastics.com/medical) - [Mass Transit](https://www.kensonplastics.com/mass-transit) - [Self-Serve Kiosk](https://www.kensonplastics.com/self-service-kiosks) - [Heavy Equipment](https://www.kensonplastics.com/heavy-equipment) - [General Electronics](https://www.kensonplastics.com/general-electronics) - What We Do - [Manufacturing Solutions](https://www.kensonplastics.com/manufacturing-solutions) - [Tech Center](https://www.kensonplastics.com/tech-center) - [About Us](https://www.kensonplastics.com/about-us) - [About Us](https://www.kensonplastics.com/about-us) - [Career Center](https://www.kensonplastics.com/career-center) - [Blog](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog) - [Resources](https://www.kensonplastics.com/resources) ###### 1 min read # Economical Alternatives to Injection Molding for Low Volume, Complex Products By: [David O'leary](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/author/david) on Sep 13, 2021 6:30:00 AM [Thermoforming](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/tag/thermoforming) ![Featured Image](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hubfs/Blog/Kenson%20Blog%20-%20Economical.jpg) Are you still searching for the perfect solution for your beautifully crafted, intricate part? Let’s be honest. Finding a manufacturer that uses a high-quality process for low-volume, complex pieces is tough enough. Finding an affordable one is almost impossible.   #### That’s where thermoforming comes in. Thermoforming is the process of heating a thin plastic sheet until it’s pliable. You can stretch, mold, and trim it into any shape you want. Here’s the real kicker: it’s an economical alternative to injection molding for complex, low-volume products. In other words, it’s just what you’ve been searching for. Compared to injection molding, thermoforming is highly adaptable, much faster to develop and test, and way more cost-effective. Its precision and overall design capabilities are second to none. You can even create completely unique custom parts. If you’re ready to produce durable, one-of-a-kind, or even crazy complex parts for low-volume runs, bring your designs to Kenson Plastics. 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