Tag: Manufacturing
5 Manufacturing Leaders Who Contributed to Today’s Advancements
Dr. Martin Luther King’s contributions to the advancement of civil rights in this country defines the word “leadership”. He was a visionary leader who was deeply committed to achieving social justice through nonviolent means. In celebration of Dr.King’s birthday this past Monday, we thought we’d highlight past leaders in the manufacturing world who made very different but equally important…
Read MoreMade in the USA: Is It Cheaper Than Previously Thought?
For years, products made in the United States have been considered to be more expensive than products made overseas. Manufacturing was cheaper outside of the US, and it was easier to find the low-paid labor needed to keep factories running. In 2004, each manufacturing dollar in the United States cost only 86.5 cents to produce…
Read MoreThe Robot Zombie Apocalypse
The mere mention of robots taking over manufacturing sends apocalyptic terror throughout the factory. Tales of an army of zombie robots replacing workers may sell news stories, but it is far from the truth.There are many key differences between robots and zombies.
Read MoreThe First Fathers of Manufacturing
In celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday, we thought we’d focus on the men that helped make this country what it is today. What better way to celebrate this day than to recognize some of the founding fathers of manufacturing and their contributions to modern day technologies? There were many to highlight, and many that contributed…
Read MoreHow to Improve Product Safety through Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance has become a focus in recent years. Products from other countries, particularly China, face additional scrutiny. From car seats to dog treats, there have been numerous safety problems.
Read MoreThe True Cost of Using an Offshore Supplier
There are many factors that impact the total cost of goods purchased. On the surface, some offshore suppliers may seem cheaper. However, the true delivered cost is impacted by many variables. Using this overview, you should be able to better compare all of your supplier choices.
Read MorePlastic Part Design and Manufacturability
There are four key factors that go into making a high-quality plastic injection molded part: part design, tool building, material selection and manufacturing. In this article, we will start at the beginning of the process, with the part design. The process of plastic injection molding is designed to produce precision parts at a low cost. …
Read MoreThe U.S. Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America
This article written by Adam Robinson, Marketing Manager at Cerasis, originally appeared on the Cerasis blog on March 6, 2015 While US manufacturing has been hit hard by nearly two decades of policy failures that have damaged its international competitiveness, it remains a vital part of the U.S. economy. The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million…
Read MoreScary Plastic Part Defects and How to Avoid Them
When purchasing injection molded parts, it is important to understand some of the common but scary problems and defects that impact product quality. Being familiar with these imperfections and their causes can help you work with injection molders to insure the highest quality part production is achieved.
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