UNSPSC 31143204: Lased injection molding

Injection molded component consisting of various plastic materials that is treated with laser to produce etching or other decorative effects to its show surface

UNSPSC 31143204 Lased injection molding, a Commodity code, covers the purchase of injection molding equipment by state and local entities. Recent activity shows universities procuring complete molding systems to support manufacturing research and materials-science instruction. The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services issued an IFB in April 2026 for a 110-ton electric injection molding machine with specifications tailored to polymer research, including a 40mm screw diameter, shot size of 171 grams, and maximum barrel temperatures of 800°F. The machine must fit within a specific laboratory footprint and pass through doorway constraints, and the university requires delivery within 16 weeks, one full day of installation and familiarization, three days of onsite or online training, a minimum one-year warranty, and lifetime technical support. Bids were due May 12, 2026. Issuing bodies under this code include universities and research institutions operating materials-science or polymer-processing laboratories.

The code shows limited recent state and local activity; the University of Southern Mississippi opportunity represents the current visible market. Mississippi appears as the only state with a recent posted opportunity. Procurement terms favor firm pricing under F.O.B. Destination Freight Allowed, with standard university payment terms of 2% discount if paid within ten days or net 45 days. The University of Southern Mississippi explicitly reserved the right to reject any or all bids and disclosed no specific contract award value or budget range in the available documentation.