Enabling your potential customers to customize your products prior to purchase you can benefit greatly in the following ways. Adding value for the customer, for very little or no additional cost. The product purchased goes from something bought to something created thereby becoming more valuable to the customer and instantly sharable on social media. Customers [...]
Injection molding is a prevalent manufacturing process utilized across a variety of applications, from full-scale productions of consumer products to smaller volume production of large components like car body panels. The process involves a tool or mold, typically constructed from hardened steel or aluminum. The mold is precision machined to form the features of the [...]
If you’ve had plastic parts manufactured in the past using traditional methods, you probably remember the process. You wouldn’t exactly call it hit-and-miss. The shop you worked with was reputable, and their team had the experience to take your part, design a mold, and produce samples for you to measure and test. But despite the [...]
Partnering with a China sourcing agent who can act as the go-between is the best way to avoid getting scammed or making poor sourcing decisions. Experienced China sourcing agents have the inside knowledge of how the supply chains work in China. They know which sellers are genuine, and can carry out onsite inspection of the [...]
Seven out of the ten busiest ports in the world are located in China. As 80% of global trade occurs through the sea as per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Chinese ports handle the bulk of the global trade. The initial lockdowns imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic impacted global shipping due [...]
Now we have put together a helpful checklist to find the right one for your business. Document exactly what you need Create a document that lists your requirements from your sourcing agent as well as your supplier. Take your time to ensure that you have listed all your requirements. Remember that business practices differ in [...]
When selecting a sourcing agent in China, there are a few things that you need to bear in mind to make the right choice. Location of the sourcing agent When you go through the Google list of sourcing agents in China, look for the location of the sourcing agent. Are they Chinese, or are they [...]
There are several competing factors for businesses deciding whether to choose an agent or distributor. Agents are generally a cheaper option and allow a greater degree of control over sales. However, there are often attached tax implications and no guarantee that the agent is not selling a competitor’s products as well. Agents tend to be [...]
What is moldflow analysis? Mold flow analysis (or MFA) uses software to create a simulation of plastic flow, allowing manufacturers to enhance the design of their mold through a flow analysis of injection molds and create a better product. By conducting mold flow analysis, manufacturers can get a glimpse into how the material they are [...]
Integrated CAD/CAM software that combines CAD, CAM, electrode design and CMM programming capabilities in one system can save you time and effort in the following five ways: Eliminate extra and costly data translation steps between applications that are operating on the same 3-D model. Some systems offer a complete set of fully integrated applications for [...]