by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, Plastics Business Jedd Smith is the director of quality and operations at EirMed in Menomonie, Wisconsin. EirMed specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and packaging of medical devices. The company serves an array of medical markets, including cardiovascular, dentistry, ear/nose/throat, ophthalmic, orthopedic, … [Read more...] about Finding Waste on the Plant Floor
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Additive Manufacturing: Emerging into a Post-COVID World
by Lara Copeland, contributing writer, Plastics Business Additive manufacturing has been on the scene for more than three decades. As a constantly evolving industry, the technology has expanded its applications beyond its common use for jigs and fixtures and is growing more significant to other plastics processing uses. Plastics Business spoke with Haleyanne Freedman, … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing: Emerging into a Post-COVID World
15 Years of Plastics Business Magazine
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Business I love a good celebration, and this issue of Plastics Business gives us a reason to break out the confetti – it’s our anniversary! Over the last 15 years, the Manufacturers Association of Plastics Processors (MAPP) and Peterson Publications have published 60 issues of Plastics Business. When it began, each quarterly … [Read more...] about 15 Years of Plastics Business Magazine
Booklist: Stick to the Vision
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Business In some ways, we misunderstand the word “culture” when talking about businesses. Because we are so focused on creating positive momentum in manufacturing, discussions about culture are laser focused on improvements. Culture can be about the employee – driving profitability, throughput and a motivational atmosphere by … [Read more...] about Booklist: Stick to the Vision
To Repair or Not to Repair?
By Brett Beardsley, president, Bear Industrial Group Whether injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming or rotomolding, equipment breakdowns are inevitable in a manufacturing facility – some with simple-fix solutions and some requiring extensive repairs or replacements. The decision of whether to repair or replace equipment can come down to the availability of skilled … [Read more...] about To Repair or Not to Repair?