Tagged with 'Additive Manufacturing'

How to Offset China Tariffs: Plastic and Rubber Components

Offsetting China Tariffs

Learn effective strategies to offset the impact of expanded China tariffs on plastic and rubber components. Discover options like shifting production to Malaysia or Michigan, planning ahead for on-demand parts, and consolidating shipments to keep costs low and your supply chain reliable.

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How To Mask Busbars

Masking Busbars

Busbars are vital components in electrical systems, and ensuring they are properly coated while maintaining clean, paint-free contact zones is crucial for optimal performance. Masking busbars, however, presents a unique set of challenges due to the thickness of the coatings and the need for precision. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into the various masking methods used for busbars, along with their pros and cons, and offer insight into which solutions can be most effective.

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Additive Manufacturing for Product Validation

product validation using additive manufacturing

Since its introduction into the world in the 1980s, additive manufacturing has been impacting the planet. Every single year additive technologies advance more and more. When done correctly, additive manufacturing speeds up the production process, reduces waste, and saves companies a ton of money. One area, in particular, is additive manufacturing's role in product validation.

The EV market has brought about a surge in demand for the latest and greatest vehicles. It has also brought us massive supply chain disruption with parts like chip shortages. What it has also brought to the world is the need for innovation with additive manufacturing. Manufacturers are now being asked to prototype and validate new parts in much smaller timeframes. This post will take you through how additive manufacturing is used to support this need. We will also take you through some of the fundamentals of this technology and the available techniques commonly used today.

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