The Formac Gallery flat panel display screens are the type of project beyond the scope of most plastic injection molders due to the complexity and design requirements. But PTA readily met the challenge. Through the intense teamwork of Formac, Design Edge and PTA, the series was successfully launched and went onto win numerous awards and accolades.

Formac Electronics, Inc specializes in innovative computer products that are recognized for quality, value and cutting edge design. The Gallery Flat Panel features an ultra-slim desktop footprint and a flexible hinge design for adjusting the viewing angle. The Gallery series are the first LCDs that conform to the PANTONE® color matching display standards.

• Formac was particularly concerned with cosmetic appearance. Design Edge and PTA worked closely to ensure the highest quality aesthetics with minimal knit lines and limited ejection locations. ( View 2 )
• Engineering played a crucial role in determining how to fill, produce and remove the parts from the molds. PTA project managers had extensive technical conversations on how best to achieve performance, while also keeping tools and tooling costs to a minimum. ( View 3 )
• PTA utilized Mold Advisor to confirm flow and knit line locations. ( View 4 )
• Backpainting further enhanced the products' high gloss appearance, which was obtained by having an extremely polished mold. ( View 5 )
• MacDesign, MacWorld, CNET, and ZDNET are just a few of the magazines to bestow awards upon the Formac Gallery for its brilliant picture clarity, appearance and value.