Injection molding system, apparatus, method and quick-connect mechanism

An injection molding machine configured to receive a pre-assembled modular mold, the injection molding machine and the mold interfacing through standardized injection and ejection interfaces.

Apparatus for use in an injection molding system, the apparatus comprising:

• a plate attachable to an injection molding machine for interfacing the injection molding machine with a pre-assembled modular mold, the plate and the mold interfacing through a standardized ejection interface.

Apparatus comprising:

• a plurality of interconnected modules pre-assembled to form a unitary mold for use in an injection molding machine, the injection molding machine and the mold interfacing through standardized injection and ejection interfaces, the plurality of interconnected modules including at least a first mold module defining a first portion of a mold chamber and a second mold module defining a second portion of the mold chamber.