by Brittany Willes, contributing writer Plastics Business Overseas manufacturing. It's a phrase that likely conjures images of overcrowded factories in distant lands while American factories sit abandoned and rotting. It is a phrase that can leave a bad taste in the mouths of some Americans, but - as with most stories - there is more than one side to consider. Some … [Read more...] about Moving on Over: Manufacturing in China Helps Grow US Operations
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Part Design Considerations for Manufacturability Optimization
by Drew Rosek, TZERO CAE specialist RJG, Inc. Part concept and design are vital elements to the molding process. Because of this, manufacturers are highly encouraged to spend additional time analyzing the design before creating the mold. Significant opportunities to decrease waste and time-to-market can be achieved with some up-front work. Factors that should be well … [Read more...] about Part Design Considerations for Manufacturability Optimization
Changing Landscape of Sales Management in the Plastics Industry
by Ashley Burleson, membership and engagement manager MAPP According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1.8 million sales representatives in wholesale and manufacturing-related sales positions. However, data from recent studies on sales professionals suggest that number may be on a steady decline. This decrease is accompanied by a change in how … [Read more...] about Changing Landscape of Sales Management in the Plastics Industry
Successful Automation Implementation
by Dino Caparco, engineering operations manager Yushin America, Inc. Ensuring success for an automation project or initiative starts before the project is selected. Many organizations select projects that may not make sense or may not be within the capabilities of their support staff. This could lead to a failed attempt or a return on investment that is just a fraction of … [Read more...] about Successful Automation Implementation
3D-Printed Plastics Parts: To Weld or Not to Weld?
by Trevor Larcheveque Branson Ultrasonics Corp. 3D printing (3DP) now is widely adopted for prototyping and developing new product designs because it allows plastic component and part prototypes to be developed, produced, assessed and modified far more quickly and economically than traditional injection-molded plastic parts, which require significant up-front investment in … [Read more...] about 3D-Printed Plastics Parts: To Weld or Not to Weld?