APLIX announced the commercialization of new inter-mold® low profile hooks for medical and orthopedic applications. The inter-mold® technology is a breakthrough patented one-step injection molding solution which allows the creation of hooks directly into plastic parts. This process streamlines and optimizes manufacturing practices by eliminating material and associated labor costs of attaching hook tapes to plastic. The inter-mold® process is compatible with a wide range of injection-molded thermoplastics and a number of resins have been used for medical and other applications including polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, acetyl and thermo-plastic urethanes (TPU). APLIX’s inter-mold® technology is easily implemented into injection-molding machinery and does not require moving parts or add-on equipment. The benefits of inter-mold® include: Improved aesthetics, Elimination of adhesive backed hook tape and attachment labor, Chemical and liquid resistance, A “green” solution.