Redesigning an existing product generally means you are either trying to make changes to a design you’ve made or you are trying to reverse-engineer an existing product and make changes to it…
Read MoreMost people will have differing ideas about what makes a design “good” or “bad” since some aspects of designing a product can be as much an art as a science. However there…
Read MoreLeonardo Da Vinci, one of the world’s greatest product designers is known for saying that: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” A simpler product will be easier to market and sell to your…
Read MoreSome time ago, I was contacted by a company in China who requested a quote for an American made wood product. They claimed to be a manufacturer of sheet metal and other…
Read MoreWe have partner companies in Qingdao, Ningbo, and Shenzhen who source products for us. To most of the world, those names may not register as much as cities like Hong Kong or…
Read MoreIf you go to the doctor, the last thing you want to hear is that they’ve just finished their internship. Why? Because a seasoned doctor will make you feel safe, and you…
Read MoreManufacturing & Production Orders Manufacturing is the process of making finished products from raw materials through the use of labor and machinery. In general, there are three different types of production orders…
Read MoreIt’s been a wild year for imports and exports globally. From ships that block canals, to port closures, to electricity problems, 2021 will be a case study that will hopefully allow the…
Read MoreManufacturing and Assembly are both terms used when talking about production. Some people may use them interchangeably but there are some notable differences. Manufacturing is an umbrella term describing the process it…
Read MoreSometimes, in order to produce a part, special tooling has to be made. Tooling in production generally refers to things like fixtures, jigs, gauges, molds, dies, and cutting equipment. Most of the…
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