Earth Day, observed each year on April 22, serves as a celebration of the birth of the modern environmental movement. Started in 1970, Earth Day was sparked by the country’s burgeoning understanding of how contemporary industrial practices were negatively impacting the environment. The celebration was designed to bring awareness to many of the dangers affecting…
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6 Major Advantages of Plastic Injection Molding
Plastic injection molding is an extremely versatile method of producing plastic parts and has multiple advantages over other methods of plastic molding. Not only is the process simpler and more reliable than others methods, but it is also extremely efficient. Free Guide: The Benefits of Working with a Turnkey Manufacturer Let’s take a look at the top…
Read MoreIndustry Focus — Food & Beverage
To ensure consumer health and safety, the food and beverage industry must adhere to stringent specifications— requiring nontoxic parts, BPA-free components, and FDA certification. For plastic injection molding in these food service applications, various food grade materials must be used.
Read More10 Questions to Ask When Sourcing an Injection Molder
How often do you source a plastic injection molder? If you are like most companies and purchasing managers, probably not very often. Typically, once you have selected an injection molder to work with, you are likely to stay with them for a long time as long as they keep producing quality plastic parts.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Replacing Metals with Plastics
Although metal-to-plastic conversion was introduced in the 1950s, with the invention of engineering-grade resins, many manufacturers today are unfamiliar with the advantages of this versatile technique.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Turnkey Manufacturing: Design and Manufacturing in Sync
As we discussed in the first part of this blog series, turnkey manufacturers provide a one-stop shop for customers in search of quality custom parts; the process begins with a new design and ends with a final product requiring only “the turn of a key” to get started. Design, tooling, production, packing, and shipping are…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Turnkey Manufacturing: Discounted Prices, Greater Quality
When partnering with a turnkey manufacturer, customers begin with a new design and end with a final, finished product ready for immediate use. Design, toolmaking, production, packing, shipping, and all other details are managed by a single, experienced contractor. The end user simply needs to “turn the key” and start using the product.
Read MoreHow Your Business Will Benefit From a Turnkey Manufacturer
What Exactly is Turnkey Manufacturing? Turnkey manufacturing is a full-service manufacturing process in which one company sees through all aspects of a client’s project — from design to tooling to quality control to packing and shipping, leaving the customer with a finished, ready-to-use product. There are numerous benefits to turnkey manufacturing, from cost savings to…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Hidden Risks in an Offshore Supply Chain
There are many risks involved in selecting an OEM suppliers. Understanding them is essential to running a successful business. In our white paper “Hidden Risks in Your Offshore Supply Chain”, we’ll examine three strategic areas to include in your supplier selection process: Cost, Scheduling, and Compliance. Cost Cost is not just the final price you pay…
Read MoreThe Importance of Quality Certifications in Manufacturing
In the past, many businesses operated on the assumption that their vendors were in compliance with the latest rules and regulations regarding their industry. Technology and materials were limited, so buyers worked with manufacturers who could produce the best product often without clearly defined quality guidelines or parameters.
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