An interview with Gustavo Mosquera, vice president of operations, Sigmasoft® Flow analysis simulation allows engineers and designers to test, diagnose and improve the injection molding process, with the end result of optimizing production output. The simulation shows how the resin will fill the mold during the injection molding process. By understanding how the resin fills … [Read more...] about Solving Design Challenges with Flow Analysis Simulation
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Best Practices for New Program Start-Up: The Supplier Perspective
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Molders and OEMs are accustomed to the industry’s pressures when it comes to onboarding suppliers, mold production cycles, meeting customer demands, implementing new protocols, and the list goes on – but, what about the pressure that comes with a new program start-up? Of course, most, if not all molders and OEMs have a strategy … [Read more...] about Best Practices for New Program Start-Up: The Supplier Perspective
The 8 Most Common Efficiency GAPS in Plastics Operations
By Rick Dunne, director of sales, CyFrame Plastics processors are living in a digital world; and technology is profoundly changing the way everyone lives, interacts, communicates, works and does business. While all industries have benefitted, perhaps none are impacted quite like manufacturing. Findings here show that integrating processes, advancing efficiency and accelerating … [Read more...] about The 8 Most Common Efficiency GAPS in Plastics Operations
Digital Marketing at iD Additives: Real Results with Quality Over Quantity
by Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business When the world shut down three years ago due to the pandemic, manufacturing companies were forced to create new ways to connect with their customers and prospects. The lack of business-to-business interactions and the dearth of tradeshows was affecting brand awareness – which, in turn, affected sales. But companies in the … [Read more...] about Digital Marketing at iD Additives: Real Results with Quality Over Quantity
Raising the Bar on Recruitment and Retentions
by Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business A leading manufacturer is raising the bar when it comes to recruitment and retention, and its strategy is not complicated – focus on the employee journey straight out of the gate! Responding with Action Pyramid Molding Group (PMG) a nimble and adaptive company in Rockford, Illinois, is independently owned and operates on the … [Read more...] about Raising the Bar on Recruitment and Retentions