What does it take to go from concept to market for a typical electro-mechanical consumer product in terms of milestones and costs? Also, what pitfalls should you be looking out for that could slow down your product launch and increase its … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask Your Tooling and Plastic Supplier to Reduce Risks
This article is for companies that are developing their own innovative product(s) from scratch. Many products include plastic parts, and getting tooling right is fraught with risks. Suppose you have been working with an industrial … [Read more...]
How Automation Shapes the Future of Manufacturing and Distribution. [Book Discussion]
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Renaud recently read Christopher Mims' book, Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door, Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy, which explores the global supply chains responsible for getting products from factories in Asia … [Read more...]
How to Ensure Component Supply, Manage Lead Times, and Handle Inventory and Warehousing?
We were asked about how to ensure a stable supply of components, manage lead times, and handle inventory and warehousing. So, from strategic procurement to vendor-managed inventory, here are some practical tips to help optimize your … [Read more...]
Producing Silicone Parts? Compression Molding Could Be For You
Let's explore why the silicone compression molding production process is so popular for producing silicone parts and products. You'll learn about the process itself, its applications, silicone's benefits as a production material, … [Read more...]
What Legal Protection Does China Provide Buyers Who Receive Fake Or Bad Products?
Jessica Xu, a senior trial litigator and legal counsel for various government bodies and private enterprises, and Clive Greenwood, a senior compliance counsel and award-winning technical legal consultant, both based in the Liangma Shenzhen … [Read more...]
The Four Levels of Plastic Injection Molding Suppliers in China
Have ever sent a RFQ for plastic parts? Have you been surprised by the wide disparity of the quotes from plastic injection molding suppliers in China? Asking these suppliers for quotations can be highly confusing. The prices of molds can … [Read more...]
3 Unmissable Product Design Optimizations
What are the 3 product design optimizations and best practices that you shouldn't miss if you're bringing a new product to market? Optimizing the design for cost, size, and weight. Following best practices for PCB design and … [Read more...]
Expect a Push from Amazon to Get Product Compliance in Order
Is your company selling products through the Amazon.com platform, as a third party seller? Some new policies regarding product compliance are probably coming up very soon. The US agency in charge of protecting consumers' safety just … [Read more...]
How Many Prototype Iterations And Safety & Reliability Tests Do We Need For Our New Product?
Customers often ask us these questions when they're developing a new product to bring to market: How many prototype iterations will be needed? What are the essential tests for ensuring product safety and compliance? It's quite … [Read more...]