One of the keys to a quality plastic injection molded part is an accurate mold – one that produces consistent pieces time and time again. So how is that accomplished? First, if you are not familiar with the components of an injection mold and how they work, take a look at this blog post: Components of An Injection Mold to brush up on the basics..
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What is “New Product Introduction”?
By nature, engaging with a manufacturer is a long-term partnership and as with any relationship, it’s important to get off on the right foot. Often the difference between a good manufacturing partner and a bad one comes down to how successfully new products were launched into production. Was design and...
Inspired by nature, Sollum’s state-of-the-art LED fixture is an AI-powered computer providing exceptional spectral quality. In tandem with its smart LED fixture, the cloud-based SUN as a Service® platform uses smart algorithms to create an infinite number of light recipes that can be adapted to any type of crop, as well as mixed production...
Manufacturing nearshore doesn't have to mean you give up sourcing components in Asia. On the contrary, you may be able to save a great deal of money by utilizing both Asian suppliers and nearshore factories.
You are seeing it everywhere. Electric cars are popping up in your neighborhood more and more, the U.S. government is incentivizing homeowners to make high-efficiency upgrades including air conditioners and even light bulbs. The race to normalize energy-efficient practices is on. Electric motor-driven systems (EMDS) are the largest single source...
Manufacturing in Mexico: Why U.S. Companies are Making the Move
Mexico has been gaining a reputation as a leading alternative to offshore manufacturing and a key piece in many companies’ global supply chain strategies. Since the United States administration began imposing tariffs on select imports from China in 2018, Mexico’s exports have risen over 21%, according to the U.S. Census. Executive teams across the...
The Most Common Product Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Designing a new product is as easy as having a great idea, right? Not right. There is a lot that goes into designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling a new product. Millions of products have failed, and chances are that all of them had at least one of the below mistakes in common. Save your product – and business – from an...
Making Strategic Sourcing Decisions Based on Total Cost of Ownership
You make a product in China. You went it alone. You found someone on the internet and they promised they could manufacture your product to your standards in the time required for the lowest price.
Unfortunately, they also made an absolute hash of it.
What to Look For in a Cable and Wire Harness Manufacturer
Wire and cable harness manufacturers can be found across the U.S., and while they may appear similar on the surface, some possess certain qualities that set them apart from the competition. But how do you start weeding through all your options? It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Each industry and each project will have its own set of...
You’ve done your research and have decided it is time to switch to a new supplier. Maybe you are looking to reduce your risk by moving out of China, or perhaps you'd like to gain a competitive advantage with new pricing, or you’re considering the need to diversify your supply chain. Whatever your reason may be, moving production doesn’t have to be...