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 and adhesives to heat and friction methods, each with distinct advantages. Further complicating matters is everyone seems to have the "best" solution. To ultimately make the proper choice, each and every … [Read more...] about Selecting the Proper Assembly Process
07/2012
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 in the economy, customers are demanding higher and higher volumes, while also launching new products. Plastics processors are working long hours, trying to hire new people and contemplating new equipment with … [Read more...] about Capacity Constraints: The New Norm?