White papers and e-Books - June 2021

INJECTION MOLDING 

The Rodon Group’s new eBook “Plastic Injection Molding Solutions for the Medical Industry” covers how injection molding lends itself to the requirements of the medical industry, facilitating quick and efficient production of precision plastic medical components that will comply with even the strictest quality and safety specifications. The eBook includes case studies and tips on design and material selection. www.rodongroup.com/lp-medical-solutions-guide 

Optimizing part design from concept through production will help reduce costs and shorten the time to produce custom injection molded plastic parts. Learn how to incorporate features like draft, threads, hinges and overmolding, learn how to avoid common pitfalls and gain insights on best design practices with Xcentric’s “Plastic Part Moldability Design Guide” eBook. https://info.xcentricmold.com/design-for-manufacturability-ebook 

PURGING 

In Asaclean’s guide, “Purging Compounds & Process Efficiency: Why They Must Work In Tandem To Improve Your Bottom Line,” learn how to achieve purging process efficiency to improve your bottom line. Factors include the relationship between purging compounds and process improvement, common errors to avoid, how to implement correct procedures and why implementing sound purging processes is just as important as the compound products you purchase. https://offers.asaclean.com/purging-compounds-meet-process-efficiency-to-save-time-and-money 

SAFETY 

The “Slips, Trips and Falls Guide” from Brady shows how these hazards occur, offers visual examples and details 10 steps companies can take to reach compliance with OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces standard, such as training employees, marking aisles and passageways, and improving stair safety. Brady is a manufacturer of safety solutions. www.bradyid.com/applications/slips-trips-and-falls  

MANUFACTURING 

Protolabs describes digital manufacturing as “the complete digital integration of automation and advanced technology throughout the manufacturing process” and notes that it includes additive (3-D printing), subtractive (machining) and formative (injection molding) manufacturing, along with other fabrication processes that are enabled by software. The company’s “Digital MFG Guide” allows readers to compare technologies and decide which is best for their project. https://get.protolabs.com/digital-manufacturing-guide/  

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 

The ability of 3-D printing to produce custom parts is appealing to many manufacturers, but outsourcing can cost valuable time. “The ROI of 3D Printing for Advanced Manufacturing Applications” from Makerbot can help engineering and manufacturing professionals determine which advanced solution is the right fit by calculating ROI. https://pages.makerbot.com/ROI3DPrintingforAdvancedManufacturing.html  

INDUSTRY 4.0 

Edge computing is a hot Industry 4.0 topic, bringing smart data collection and performance monitoring to manufacturing and logistics operations. Cognex’s white paper “Edge Computing: Transform Line Operations with Performance Monitoring and Asset Management” explores challenges and opportunities on modern production lines, how edge computing platforms can transform line operations, and what to look for in a solution, along with case studies. https://connect.cognex.com/mc-edge-computing 

PTC, which provides solutions in IoT, augmented reality, computer-aided design and more, surveyed industrial companies about their progress through digital transformation. Its white paper “The State of Industrial Digital Transformation” offers insights and takeaways from the survey and recommendations for companies at each of the major stages of the process: planning, piloting and rollout. www.ptc.com/en/resources/iiot/white-paper/state-of-industrial-digital-transformation 

AUXILIARIES 

Dukane’s “Guide to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly: Intelligent Assembly Solutions” provides information on the fundamentals of ultrasonic welding and tips on designing products for the process to get clean, fast and strong seals. It covers joint and part design, major component design, process control and more. www.dukane.com/ultrasonic-design-guide-download/