manufacturing

I started the journey after my six years in primary education. I joined my uncle to help him in his retail business and stayed with him for six years. I started my own business with his support in the same business. The business was not favorable to me as i was expected. Then i thought that it...

I often find people discussing about 2 popular questions on this forum! “What problem do I solve?” “What value can I provide?” Though I firmly believe that none of the products can survive the market without providing value / solving a problem of the user, these two questions are poor...

After reading “The Goal”, a great book about manufacturing, I realized that many of the systems and “machines” in my own company could use the same application of principles to grow and operate at optimum total efficiency. Here’s the thing, our company mows lawns. What does that have to do with...

For those who are looking to import or manufacture products and sell them in the United States, I thought I would provide some valuable information in regards to getting your product ready for market. This is not all-inclusive, but things I wish someone had told me, rather than having to search...

Hi all, I'm looking to sell my Ecom business (Amazon FBA, around 100k profit a year) and I have a question. Do buyers of companies require that you have product certificates for your products? Like EU CE and RoHS certificates. I'm selling a LED table lamp for example and my supplier can...

Seems like it has been a lonnngggg time have been busy with several projects over the pond. However due to all the changes (politically, biochemically thanks COVID) I have been receiving a lot of messages about what to do in regards to manufacturing and logistics. I am thinking about either...

Hello there ! As the title says, I'm looking for tips/ways/threads that can help me and that process. I have created a product, that can be 3D printed, and most probably be mold injected (a unit is 15cm Hx 6cm Wx 2cm T), working on a 3D design on Focus 360 as I type this). With everything I...

I am a CNC machinist from India. The company, which I was working had clients from foreign countries (US, EU, JP) who want to leverage cost-effective manufacturing. Although our company had great clients, they were struggling to maintain quality. Our company can attract big clients using AS9100...

So, I've been listening to @Kak 's Kill Bigger Radio Show while driving and it's been awesome. Special thanks to @Vigilante as well. My main takeaway so far is "If you are going to do something, don't just import something from china and relabel it. Find a larger problem and solve it, no need...

Hey all! JP HERE! A bit about myself, I am a department head in a manufacturing plant and I’m responsible for a few large scale manufacturing lines for bolts. I’ve been exposed to a number of manufacturing machines. If there’s a way to ‘print’ money it's having a machine make something of...

An old friend who owns two huge factories in China told me recently that he has managed to cut his labor force by nearly 50%. He has done it by introducing robotics into his system. He is delighted with the cost savings, but on checking his online published price lists I can see that he is...

Hello everyone, So I have an idea for a product (it's a water bottle but not simply just a bottle). I personally would benefit so much from this product. I want to make a prototype and start using it myself, then poke around communities to see if others like it. Even if no one wants it, I just...

A new industry has emerged called the "Maker Market." It's an industry of people who make cool shit from home. Along with the industry, there's a lot of companies selling shovels in the form of scaled down industrial equipment designed for garage-sized spaces. I was hoping we might have some...

A place to get manufacturing quotes from multiple vendors. Looks like something I did years ago. Looks useful for machining, stamping, assembly, molding, and fabrication. Manufacturing Quotes | Contract Manufacturers | MFG.com

Let me recount my experience during the late 60s to mid 80s in visiting factories where my product was being used. I saw extreme opposites in the same industry. One was a small, low capitalized operation that churned out a massive amount of high quality product on ancient equipment in a...

I am trying to create a product, but the materials I source are from many sources, it will all have to eventually trickle down into one factory where the product will be assembled. Does anybody here know any assembly companies that will assemble products with the materials your provide them...

So I'm trying to find more cable buyers in the Austin area, I was wondering if there was a company or software that could help me out in finding buyers? Or is cold-calling the best way?

First of all, it was great to meet all the focused insiders at the 2018 summit. Especially @MJ DeMarco @Chitown @million$$$smile Im glad that you all got to meet me; I haven't been too active on the forum but thanks to @LightHouse challenge at the summit to make a GOLD/NOTABLE thread that has...

I have an original idea for a product. The target customers are hobbyists from a very specific and small niche, yet big enough to make this product lucrative. (The Facebook group for this hobby has around 30K members). After a thorough Google and Amazon research session, I've concluded that...

I have my first invention ready for prototype. CAD is ready. Money is ready. So many plastic manufacturers out there. Any suggestions on where to find a company to make a series of prototypes with me to get ready for production? Thanks!