The big trade shows of the year are in the planning stages and will be here this year before you know it. CES (Consumer Electronics Show), SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association), and PRI (Performance Racing Industry) are just a handful of the big trade shows held every year to display your next new product. The…
You have fresh ideas and are early in your process as a startup company. You have a lot of decisions to make on materials for your new ideas, manufacturing processes, and especially finding a manufacturing partner that can help bring your new ideas to life. Most likely injection molding is one of your manufacturing processes…
If you’re a fan of classic monster movies, you may recognize the vintage Bunsen burners used to boil something in a beaker and be on the verge of a great discovery. If you’re more of a medical show enthusiast, you may see how often they use syringes, vials, and specialized medical equipment in every laboratory…
Injection molding is a great option for your next project, but how to go about getting the best bang for your buck is debatable. We’ve been molding for years with success, and we have 5 tips that we’ve learned over the years that will help you make your next project more cost effective. Tip #1:…
When it comes time to consider a materials choice for a new parts, or a designed part needs to be replaced due to unforeseen circumstances, it may be a good time to select plastic over metal. There are many reasons that plastic can be a better solution than metal, and we’ve outlined five of the…
Plastic Injection molding is an art form that requires skill and knowledge to produce quality products at the highest level. The production capability of a finalized design concept has become a critical need to produce long-term success in plastic molding. With rapid prototyping gaining popularity over the last few years, it is commonly the first…
Mass producing a product with consistent quality, on-time delivery, and at the best cost is a delicate balance of time and resources. While some companies can offer the lowest cost, they may not have the in-house capability to handle all facets of the production process. When it comes time to select your manufacturing partner, your…
If you’re like us, you have ideas all the time. New products, better ways to make products faster and less expensive, and always getting them out the door to you on schedule. Twenty years ago it was acceptable to only do one thing and just do it well. In today’s fast-paced global economy, we…
You’ve probably read the numerous headlines about a manufacturing industry skills gap problem. If you are in manufacturing business you don’t need headlines to tell you about the problems we face trying to replace skill and experience in our plants. Whether you want to believe it or not, it’s true. In a 2015 study by…
When you think of attaching two or more components together, the first thing that may come to mind is a simple screw or a nut and bolt combination. While that can easily work, that is also a way to add cost to a manufacturing process and complexity that may not be needed. There may be…