Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2023

These systems were used to make automotive interiors and exteriors, which demand the parts to be flawless for painting or final finish. These were both cutting-edge technologies for reducing lead times, but many hurdles still existed. It was time to educate the plastics processors on maintaining 3D-printed tooling.

3D printing 98

3D printing Cycle time Additive manufacturing Lead Time 98

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 30, 2025

. “There was a machine in the corner that no one had touched, and it still had the wrapping on it and we told our boss we needed to use that machine for the parts we were building at that time for a race car,” Skylar said. This advantage allows them to offer customers shorter lead times and is helping them grow their business.

Automation 98

Automation Sourcing Robotics Robotics 98

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 13, 2023

NF: Our journey on US has started with a distribution center on 2018-2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Additionally I would like to highlight , apart from that we have a sales office in Canada as well. FND: Will having a manufacturing center in the US allow your company to provide clients competitive pricing and avoid long lead times?

Logistics 59

Logistics Supply Chain Lead Time Additive manufacturing 59

Fastener News Desk

MAY 4, 2023

Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases. Lead times are generally coming down, although electronic components are still a concern.” ” [Machinery] “Faster deliveries and shorter lead times from suppliers.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Electronics Beverage 52

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sentiment improved regarding manufacturing lead times, although they remain at elevated levels. Logistics stabilized and costs are matching 2019. The Prices Index remained in ‘decreasing’ territory but increased a respectable 5.8 percentage points, signifying near price stability.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 12, 2023

Get to Know Coast Systems In 2019, Coast Systems moved from a basic computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) company to a company that focuses on the plastics industry and the tooling and molds associated with it. This has enabled Plastek to provide high-quality, dependable molds with reliable and short lead times.

3D printing 98

3D printing Automation Supply Chain Manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 10, 2024

Most mold customers hail from the automotive and consumer goods markets, but the company also makes tooling for the aerospace and medical segments. The company builds molds for customers in the automotive, consumer goods, aerospace,= and medical segments and also injection molds products for consumer goods.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Lead Time Automotive Aerospace 52