The world is becoming more environmentally conscious. While that’s great news for the planet, humans, animals, and other living things, it can significantly impact how businesses operate. Take beverage companies, for instance. They commonly package their products in plastic containers. However, the global plastic crisis has prompted many consumers to[…]
Utilizing technology such as machines and AI software to reduce the amount of manual labor taking place in businesses is becoming much more popular today. There are a wide range of different tasks that can be improved with the use of automation but deciding on which sectors of your business[…]
Investing a lot of money in marketing your business only to have your brand logo plastered over social media won’t help you attract many audiences. Though synonymous, marketing and promotions significantly differ from each other. Whether you are looking to boost business presence, promote offerings, or encourage your target audience[…]
Every now and then, every business owner must take a step back and realize that it is time to invest in some upgrades. Whether it’s replacing outdated equipment or getting new software, it is important to make sure that you look for ways that you can keep your business ahead[…]
The production of plastics has grown exponentially in the past decade. Stats suggest that nearly 400 million tonnes of plastics is produced every year around the world. Moreover, with the evolution of technology, plastic manufacturers have developed various methods to produce high-quality plastics. However, injection moulding is still one of[…]
Have you ever come up with a concept you were afraid to design and patent simply because you are not a manufacturer? This happens all too often because the average layperson doesn’t understand that the ‘inventor’ need not be the ultimate producer! If you have conceived a product that you[…]
In many injection moulding operations of plastics, the mould coolant temperature is required to be very cold to attain optimum results. The rapid cooling of the mould causes the water vapour present in the surrounding atmosphere to condense. When the condensation occurs, water droplets start forming on the mould surface,[…]
Since the Industrial Revolution, the world has been changing at an ever-growing rate. Assembly lines made mass production a reality while automation has fine-tuned the process to perfection. While people are enjoying cars, boxed breakfast cereals, and conveniently sized water bottles, it is apparent that the world is going through[…]
Producing large volumes of items can quickly develop into an effort-intensive venture that requires your careful attention on multiple fronts. It’s important to always be on the lookout for opportunities to improve your current facilities and optimize your production line, especially with regards to new developments in your field. Those[…]
Have you noticed lately that almost every product you buy comes wrapped in a sleek, flexible, heat-sealed film? That film is called a shrink sleeve and it is the current packaging material of choice. It’s so popular with manufacturers that they now wrap one in eight products in it. So,[…]
It’s amazing what plastic can do. Recently, we explained how companies produce plastic products using the methods of blow molding, injection molding, casting, and extrusion. This post will review eight more plastic processing techniques, some of which are swiftly growing in popularity. Thermoforming Thermoforming is one of the simplest methods[…]
As the owner of a startup, you wonder how to cut costs wherever and whenever you can. When it comes to packaging, the answer lies in shrink wrapping. Cheap, efficient, easy to install, and easy to use, this type of packaging is perfect for small businesses. And depending on your[…]
Many fiberglass conduit manufacturers are in demand these days, and the best ones are getting a lot of business thrown their way. That’s mainly because fiberglass conduit systems are a lot more cost-effective, both in terms of installation and maintenance. Fiberglass also lasts much longer than a PVC-coated rigid steel[…]
Deservedly or not, plastic has developed a reputation as being particularly unfriendly towards the environment. While many still dispute this, after all the term ‘plastic’ refers to a class of materials rather than one specific type, it is undeniable that plastic has an environmental history that is dubious at best.[…]
In the age of environmentalism, plastic has become a four-letter word. You’ve heard all of the bad things about plastic by now. It’s overloading landfills. It’s not biodegradable. It’s killing all the dolphins. It’s destroying the earth and ending life as we know it. About the only thing plastic hasn’t[…]
The internet has made it possible for even the smallest business to wade into the deep water with competitors of much greater size. Your cottage industry can sell products all over the world without you ever leaving your city. Ironically, the easier it is to get into the market, the[…]
Modernization of Equipment- Are you looking at your thermoforming equipment, wondering if there could be a better way to get more out of them? Are you noticing subtle reductions to your output? How long have you owned your machines? Although the process of thermoforming has been around for a long[…]
In spite of so much hullabaloo going on about the ban on plastics, plastics industry will always be a booming industry. And we’ve different type of plastics which can be recycled and they in turn can be used for numerous uses. The different types of plastics are: PET: The full[…]
A great way to determine if your part will function as designed is by creating a prototype. Prototypes have the amazing ability to transform your work into something tangible and make your idea come to life. Plastic prototyping has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. Unlike previous methods[…]
