| by Duncan Geddes
Read our comprehensive guide to creating your first prototype, including the essential parts of the process What is a product prototype? When creating your first prototype for a product, it’s important to have a comprehensive plan as there are many crucial stages essential to prototype success. A prototype is the first three-dimensional version of product. […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Today’s CAD/CAM capabilities are part of a long history of innovation and development. As this design and manufacturing method has evolved, so too have its uses expanded. This article explains the history of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, including its milestone developments and current uses. What is CAD/CAM? CAD stands for ‘computer-aided design’ and CAM […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Without properly auditing the businesses you work with, you can’t always be sure of the time-scale of operations or the quality of their work. The knock-on effect of an inefficient supplier is not always immediately obvious until a supplier audit is conducted. And if you’re auditing, you’ll need to address a number of specific things. […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Technical Foam Services (TFS) is a successful foam conversion company based in Corby, Northamptonshire. With a workforce of around 45 people, TFS has been in business for 30 years. Taking all manner of foam materials, TFS designs, cuts, shapes and assembles them into various forms and technical specifications. The end products can range from comfort […]
| by Duncan Geddes
This article explains the best way of finding an appropriate manufacturer for individuals and businesses. It describes the pitfalls and how to avoid them and how to set yourself up for manufacturing success. The article will tell you how to find manufacturers that suit your unique product and situation, addressing everything from places to search […]
| by Duncan Geddes
What is the product development process? The product development process refers to delivering new products and services to market. Otherwise known as the new product development process (NPD), this term covers everything from initial conception right through to launch. Products can be introduced to replace, take over or expand the market. How is the product […]
| by Duncan Geddes
What does CNC stand for? CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. How does a CNC machine work? A computer converts a design produced by computer-aided design software (CAD) into numbers. These numbers represent three-dimensional coordinates in space and direct the movement cutter or other tool. CNC machines combine a motorised manoeuvrable tool and a motorised […]
| by Duncan Geddes
In the 21st Century, CAM is an indispensable part of your daily life, whether you know it or not. From dentures to nuclear submarines, more than ever, our modern world is built by the graceful interactions of software, hardware and, thankfully, talented engineers. But what exactly is computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and how does it work? […]
| by Duncan Geddes
No one needs to be told about the benefits of automation in manufacturing processes such as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). It’s fast and produces consistent products again and again. But many businesses forget that computers and CAM are only as good as the people who program them. This article explains the important role of traditional engineering […]
| by Duncan Geddes
The foam industry has never had an entire exhibition dedicated to it in the past, so when we were approached by the UK exhibition company – Smarter Shows, at the beginning of 2016, we were intrigued by their plans to host the first ever exhibition in our industry. Their plan was for it to be […]