The process of sourcing products or services is the first step in the supply chain. It’s about finding the balance between the quality of products and raw materials you need and the affordability. The less you spend, the more you’ll make. However, poor-quality goods won’t do the job. Sourcing means finding the right suppliers that [...]
Many manufacturers are turning to robotics to enhance their operations. Robots can often execute manufacturing and logistical tasks more accurately than manual methods. Labor shortages are another reason an increasing number of companies are turning to robotics. Many manufacturers have found that robots often don't replace manual laborers; automation enables people to get more done. [...]
Many manufacturers are turning to robotics to enhance their operations. Robots can often execute manufacturing and logistical tasks more accurately than manual methods. Labor shortages are another reason an increasing number of companies are turning to robotics. Many manufacturers have found that robots often don't replace manual laborers; automation enables people to get more done. [...]
There are all kinds of approaches to sales and marketing. They all help to some extent, but they also leave much to be desired. What’s worse is that your customers are often more focused on sourcing the cheapest molds instead of maximizing their own throughput. It seems like some customers only care about the price [...]
Venting molds is extremely challenging because you must create a gap in the molding surface large enough for the gas to escape, but small enough so plastic does not leak out. A very fine line exists between gas traps and flash, and not crossing this line is a constant balance. As molds get more complex, [...]
Improved cargo transportation and better international trade laws have made global sourcing a popular procurement strategy across the industry. There was a time when only multinational corporations would source products and services from the global market. Today, even enterprises without a worldwide footprint are also embracing global sourcing to improve their business outlook. However, it [...]
Today, there are many innovations in cutting tool technology. Whether a seasoned pro or novice, these technologies are new for everyone. New edge preps, coatings, cutting materials, digital capabilities and application methods are differentiators that help shops remain competitive if their moldmakers know how to use them properly. While moldmakers who are entering the field [...]
China has emerged as a leading manufacturing hub of the world. From electronic goods to plastic products- the country has it all. It should come as no surprise that more and more companies are now sourcing products from China. When it comes to variety, quality, and pricing, very few countries can compete with China. Whether [...]
Mold builders can increase the quality of a finished product and reduce manufacturing costs by minimizing irregularities or imbalances in the cooling process with improved thermal performance of injection and blow molds. The limitations of traditional cooling channel geometries and their placement are often not optimized for rapid heat extraction. Enter conformal cooling, where intricate [...]
Technology in moldmaking has grown substantially over the years, and so has our knowledge of the full process of Design for Manufacturing (DFM). We’ve realized that it is important not only to consider the detail of designing for efficient molding, but to also consider how tooling, molding and tool maintenance should connect. DFM and experience [...]