3D Printing vs. Plastic Injection Molding: How to Decide

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is a process that adds material to create an object. This is the opposite of CNC machining, which is subtractive manufacturing, as it removes material to create an object. Injection molding is neither additive or subtractive, since it simply takes existing material and “molds” it into a different shape. Read more “3D Printing vs. Plastic Injection Molding: How to Decide”

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RSP Continues Giving Back with PPE Donation to United Way

For RSP owners Mike and Paul Ryan, giving back to their community in Southeastern Wisconsin is a core mission of their business. When the COVID-19 crisis began to ravage the U.S. in early 2020, they knew they had to do something to help. In those first few months of the pandemic, RSP leveraged its expertise and access to a global supply chain to procure large amounts of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare networks and hospitals that were in dire need. Read more “RSP Continues Giving Back with PPE Donation to United Way”

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What Are Flexible Printed Circuits?

A flexible printed circuit, or FPC for short, is simply a circuit on a thin flexible substrate with conductive traces. It may have surface mount devices (SMD) like LEDs and resistors, and it typically has a termination point or connector for integration with other components. Think of a flex circuit as a printed circuit board (PCB) that can bend. However, in reality, there are significant differences in terms of design, manufacturing methods, and functionality, so it’s important to use the right substrate for the application. Read more “What Are Flexible Printed Circuits?”

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Outsourcing Production: What You Need To Know

Whether your facilities are at maximum capacity and you need to grow or you have a brilliant idea but no manufacturing, at some point people consider outsourcing their production. While you tackle the sales and marketing, a contract manufacturer (AKA “private label manufacturer”) can produce, assemble and ship your product.
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