There are many benefits of sourcing your products in China. However, it may take time to find the right suppliers, negotiate, and secure a good deal. Most suppliers often face many issues when finding a supplier or after going into business with one, the product delivered did not match the specifications and was of poor [...]
Today, designers and engineers are accustomed to working with digital tools in their day-to-day jobs. Yet, over the last decade, these tools have evolved and unlocked new capabilities and productivity gains, enabling part and mold designs to be more complex and data-driven. However, a central challenge in manufacturing lies in the scattered nature of data [...]
Investment in five-axis machining centers and adoption of multi-axis technology has been the winning formula for many shops. Shops that make this investment seldom regret it. Yet, the overall adoption rate of five-axis machinery with American mold builders and job shops remains low compared to other developed countries. Let’s review some of the key benefits [...]
Knowing what to look for in home security cameras can save a lot of time when you come across a sale on a camera you might want. We recommend choosing a security camera that meets some minimum requirements to get the most bang for your buck. Security camera video quality Video quality helps a wireless [...]
With the technical age truly underway, choosing a security system can be a long and laborious process. With so many different models and factors to consider, including its resolution, special features, and field of view (to name a few) a simple lifestyle change can take weeks to put into action. In this article, you’ll learn [...]
Choosing the right security cameras is a decision that businesses of all sizes and from all industries face. But as surveillance evolves and software advances, CCTV cameras are bringing business benefits way beyond just security. As a result, making the right choice can have more profound benefits than ever before. Below are 10 questions that [...]
In an era where security is paramount, surveillance cameras are no longer a luxury but a necessity. As a business owner, investing in a high-quality surveillance system is not only a smart move to protect your assets but also a strategic decision that brings peace of mind. Surveillance cameras serve as vigilant eyes, recording every [...]
The Pros and Cons of Sourcing Products from China: Recently, China has been facing challenges to its position as the “world’s factory,”. Since the Covid pandemic and due to high transport costs and politics, many firms are shifting some of their production base away from China to other countries. As the cost of transport from [...]
That China remains a manufacturing powerhouse despite its rising costs shouldn’t be surprising. Sourcing is more than just chasing cheap costs, and this statement is only becoming truer. Competitiveness is increasingly driven by other considerations. While China may not be the cheap sourcing paradise it once was, it has gained an edge by enabling faster, [...]
Injection molders quote or estimate a job based on six primary factors: part weight, material cost, machine size, cycle time, labor requirements and packaging. The material and packaging costs are relatively easy to obtain from suppliers, which makes them fixed values—not estimates. Thanks to solid modeling software programs, part weight is also a fixed value, [...]