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…
If you’ve been doodling on a napkin for the next great idea, but don’t know how to get it into production, we can help. Plastic injection molding has countless applications and can be done at a lower cost than other processes and materials. These are the steps to research on moving your sketch to a…
The global market is constantly in flux and it has definitely evolved over the last two decades as trade tariffs are lifted, reduced, increased, and added on goods, properties, and between certain countries. Twenty-four years ago the NAFTA agreement started, and some say it may be time for it to go. Has it affected trade…
Most American consumers prefer to buy products that are manufactured in the United States. Actually, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey, an overwhelming majority of 80% say they would rather buy goods that were made in the USA. And 60% would even be willing to pay an extra ten percent for them. Are we…