If you decide to create your own product, you have more creative control to design an item that is true to your customers’ tastes and needs, is innovative unlike anything on the market, or has better value for money. Having your own branded items sets you apart from the competition. It makes your business more [...]
China sourcing is popular with many professionals in the field of procurement. Do you know why? Because it is the country that sells more manufactured goods than any other country! China is often called the world’s factory due to its strong and huge manufacturing sectors. I will discuss what China Sourcing is. I will check [...]
When the economy slows down, it is a widespread reaction to hold our money tight — and with good reason. During past recessions, manufacturing was hit harder than most other industries. So, as recession fears take hold, mold manufacturers face some tough decisions. The knee-jerk reaction for many is to cut down on capital spending, [...]
Every company is based on a foundation of knowledge. That knowledge is often taught from a senior mold builder to a junior mold builder. Sadly, that knowledge can be lost over time. Here we’ll focus on taking a real-world look at capturing and reusing company know-how. By using software automation, mold builders can instill company [...]
Finding Chinese suppliers requires a huge commitment. It involves factory visits, sample requests, negotiations, ensuring compliance with European standards and good production monitoring. To face this difficult task, a sourcing agent China offers efficient solutions. What is a sourcing agent China? As a third-party service provider, a sourcing agent in China or procurement agent has [...]
When taking on a tooling project, no detail can be overlooked. With the numerous variables that can impact production, you should expect some hiccups. That is why mold flow analysis is such a crucial component of production. Let’s dive into this idea and see how to manage the risks associated with designing a new mold. [...]
A China sourcing agent is your one-touch point to manage your international supply chain needs. Whether your brand is new to importing products from China or in need of niche products in high quantities – a sourcing company can make your life significantly easier. Previously, we described popular ‘made in China’ products, the different options [...]
Ten years ago, there was a broadly accepted and well-defined route that a product developer might travel to take a product from concept to actual part. Generally, that path would include 2D and 3D drawings of the components and their assembly, which would go through various prototyping stages in low-cost, low-volume manufacturing methods such as [...]
While injection molding simulation is a common tool used by molders and toolmakers to help evaluate their mold design, it is often implemented after the plastic part design has been finalized and a tool design has been developed. we will highlight how proactively using injection molding simulation (Moldflow®) can help yield information that allows for [...]
Mold design is one of the most complex aspects of product design. Not only are the part geometries challenging, but the timeline to get jobs quoted and manufactured are tight. OEM design companies sending designs to contract mold designers is typically the last stage of the design cycle, and “tooling up” can be some of [...]