Breaking the Mould
Breaking the Mould is the podcast exploring the future of the plastics and manufacturing industries through the people driving change.
Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, manufacturers, educators, policymakers, training providers, innovators and emerging talent, discussing the issues shaping modern manufacturing - from injection moulding, automation and sustainability to skills, apprenticeships, leadership, education and workforce development.
Whether you're a manufacturer, engineer, recruiter, educator, student or simply interested in how British industry is evolving, Breaking the Mould offers practical insights, fresh perspectives and inspiring stories from across the sector.
Discover how innovation, collaboration and investment in people are helping to build a stronger, more sustainable and more skilled manufacturing future.
Breaking the Mould is the podcast exploring the future of the plastics and manufacturing industries through the people driving change.
Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, manufacturers, educators, policymakers, training providers, innovators and emerging talent, discussing the issues shaping modern manufacturing - from injection moulding, automation and sustainability to skills, apprenticeships, leadership, education and workforce development.
Whether you're a manufacturer, engineer, recruiter, educator, student or simply interested in how British industry is evolving, Breaking the Mould offers practical insights, fresh perspectives and inspiring stories from across the sector.
Discover how innovation, collaboration and investment in people are helping to build a stronger, more sustainable and more skilled manufacturing future.
Episodes

Jun 5, 2026
Filling to Holding: Why the Switch Matters
Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
21 min
In this episode, James Hayward explores one of the most critical yet misunderstood stages of injection moulding: the transition from filling to holding. Learn how transfer settings influence part quality, process stability, and consistency, and understand the roles of position, pressure, and time. Gain practical insights to reduce variation, improve quality, and achieve greater control of your moulding process.
Jun 5, 2026
21 min




