What is manufacturing traceability and why is it important? Explore how traceability gives you a detailed record of how the products are manufactured and the supply chain, from raw materials to finished products. Having that information … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2024
What are Boeing’s Bad Manufacturing Habits Leading to Quality and Reliability Risks?
Boeing has not been far from controversy in recent years, with highly publicised 737 Max air crashes about 5 years ago and, more recently, a near-disaster on a brand new Alaska Airlines Max which suffered a mid-air door plug blowout putting … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Insurance for Manufacturers and Buyers in China (Expert Advice)
Buyers and manufacturers in China need to be aware of the risks and their mitigation and insurance options. Two China insurance experts from Asian Risks Management Services explain the risks, and how insurers will structure your policy. … [Read more...]
Chinese e-Bike Batteries: A Growing Danger?
What risk do the many Li-ion Chinese e-bike batteries pose to consumers? We're seeing many fires in China caused by poor quality and modified batteries, or the wrong chargers being used. e-Bike and scooter use has exploded in China, but is … [Read more...]
Apple Vision Pro Cracks: Reliability Problems So Soon?
There have been reports of Apple's new Vision Pro AR headset cracking and having reliability and durability problems already following its release in February 2024. This has to be embarrassing for the tech giant, but what could be causing … [Read more...]
Metal and Plastic Prototype Limitations (and why that’s OK)
Most parts and products have plastic or metal components, and during new product development, we commonly use rapid prototyping to create development prototypes that we test and validate fit, form, and function. It's helpful to understand … [Read more...]