Plastics replace sheet metal in radio cases

According to the article, the case weighs 22% less than the metal one it replaces. The plastic case meets EMI and RFI shielding requirements by surrounding the electronics with a mesh Faraday cage that is insert molded. The article goes into the specifics of the insert molding and assembly magic that is the real technical highlight of the development.

Not only is the plastic case lighter, but it also provides better shielding than the metal cases it replaces.