Ken Glassen

Ken Glassen

Ken Glassen is VP of Engineering at Kaysun Corporation. He earned a BSME-Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University, and a Masters of Science in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University. With nearly four decades of experience in plastics and plastics engineering, Ken brings deep, cross-disciplinary insight to complex injection-molding programs. His technical leadership and broad industry knowledge guide Kaysun design and engineering teams through every phase of plastic part design and process optimization. Central to Ken’s skillset is extensive experience with mold flow analysis, a capability he has developed throughout his career. His ability to model flow behavior, cooling efficiency, and potential defect zones enables Kaysun to proactively address challenges early in a program, ensuring accurate, data-driven decisions that lead to top-quality, reliable parts.

Posts by Ken Glassen

The Process of Scientifically Qualifying Injection Molding Tools
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The Process of Scientifically Qualifying Injection Molding Tools

The practice and purpose of qualifying a tool is at the very core of scientific mold…

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4 Design Considerations for Manufacturability of Critical-Use Parts
Manufacturability of Critical-Use Parts

4 Design Considerations for Manufacturability of Critical-Use Parts

There is little room for error when designing plastic parts for critical-use applica…

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Advanced Plastics Make Vehicles Efficient, Affordable & Attractive
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Advanced Plastics Make Vehicles Efficient, Affordable & Attractive

When engineering-grade resins were introduced in the 1950s, some auto manufacturers …

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Benefits of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) in Injection Molding
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Benefits of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) in Injection Molding

Injection molded parts and components can be cost-effective solutions for projects s…

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Injection Molding Snap-Fit Connections Help Manufacturers Save Time and Money
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Injection Molding Snap-Fit Connections Help Manufacturers Save Time and Money

WHAT ARE Snap-Fit JOINTs? Snap-fit designs, also called snap joints, are an effectiv…

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How In-House Tooling Capabilities Improve Your Projects [VIDEO]
How In-House Tooling Capabilities Improve Your Projects

How In-House Tooling Capabilities Improve Your Projects [VIDEO]

Tooling is arguably the most important part of the entire injection molding process.…

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How Vendor Consolidation Benefits Medical Device Manufacturers

How Vendor Consolidation Benefits Medical Device Manufacturers

An approved vendor list isn’t meant to be static, and if you’re treating yours like …

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Scientific Molding: The Key to Quality, Consistency and Profitability

Scientific Molding: The Key to Quality, Consistency and Profitability

In this age of global competitiveness and tough regulation, superior quality is the …

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Hand Loads: Cost Effective Solutions for Complex Plastic Parts

Hand Loads: Cost Effective Solutions for Complex Plastic Parts

It seems old-fashioned to load anything by hand these days, especially in a high-tec…

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Tight Tolerance Molding and Product Design
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Tight Tolerance Molding and Product Design

There are many factors that impact injection molding tolerances—all of which need to…

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