Surface Preparation for Effective Plastic Bonding
by Anne Forcum, Christine Marotta, Mike Williams and Nicole Laput, Henkel Corporation
As OEM and subcomponent manufacturers endeavor to design lower cost, lighter weight and...
Tips for Successful ERP Implementation
Implementing an enterprise resource planning system can be a daunting task. IQMS, a manufacturing ERP software and MES developer in Paso Robles, CA, offers...
Barriers to Sustainability in Plastics-Related Industries
by Bonnie J. Bachman and Shristy Bashyal, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Margaret Baumann, GHA Associates
Although many industries today recognize the importance...
Lab Services Important for Quality, R&D and Safety
by Chad Jones, Sherry Laboratories
Injection molders and other plastic processors dealing with new materials or processes can use outside laboratories for routine quality control...
Selecting the Proper Assembly Process
By Jeffrey Frantz, Branson
Deciding on the best assembly process for your application can be very confusing. There are several options available, from mechanical fasteners...
Capacity Constraints: The New Norm?
By Laurie Harbour, Harbour Results, Inc.
Capacity constraints are one of today’s biggest challenges for any supplier. Although there is still a lot of uncertainty...
Using Commercial Purging Compounds
By John Pizzo, Sun Plastech, Inc.
Have questions or doubts about the use of a commercial purging compound (CPC) prevented you from using one? Perhaps...
The Operational Impact of the Morning Huddle
An ownership transition at SPI Industries, South Bend, IN, triggered a re-evaluation of operational methodologies throughout the plant. With a desire to "turn the...
Disaster Recovery Plan, Business Interruption Insurance Avert Catastrophe for MAPP Member
On a Thursday morning in March, the maintenance staff at Viking Plastics, Corry, PA, was performing the daily exterior walk-around. An oil leak was...
