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Designing plastic electronic enclosures: A guide for design engineers

Plastic enclosures remain the backbone of modern electronic product design. From consumer gadgets and smart-home devices to industrial IoT modules and medical sensors, plastic materials make it possible to create lightweight, durable, cost-effective housings with unmatched geometric flexibility.

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Yet, many design engineers still encounter significant challenges when taking a plastic enclosure from CAD model to reality.

Today, as product development cycles compress and complexity rises, it’s more important than ever to design with the manufacturing process in mind.

So, how can engineers streamline production, reduce cost, and achieve better performance?

Read the full article in DPA's January 2026 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.