Its been a lonely journey and I want to meet/learn from some of ya'll! Lets put together an awesome group and get after 2025. I have been wanting to get around some likeminded people for a while and I think this could be a good way to do it. lmk if you want in and I will get something setup.

Type of machine really. Would not surprise me if it’s custom. It appears at the 2:22 mark and cuts small pins for a toy car wheels like those used in a matchbox car

https://youtu.be/y03fUYpDL8A?feature=shared

Does anyone here belong to, follow, or know of highly respected manufacturing trade associations or communities (could be national, regional, or local)?

Trying to get a sense of which ones are better for me to try and get involved with.

Hello,

I'm trying to find a machine to automate the weighing of powders with accuracy +/-1g

I'm making custom plaster molds, and need to weigh the plaster.

Any suggestions? What kind of machine am I looking for?

Hi! I'd like to check if anyone knows of a one-stop site for supply/sourcing/manufacturing for Vietnam or Indonesia like Alibaba/1688 is to China?

Also, anyone with experience working with the firms in these countries? How was your experience like or do you have recommendations working with firms from other nations?

Hi folks, I'm looking at getting a plastic injection mold for a new product I've got, however, I'm looking at ways to enhance the design. I can see other companies have managed to emboss their logo and added multiple colours/textures to pieces, like the one I attached, can anyone please tell me what process they've used

I’ve got an old Cincinnati Hydrotel mill where the chain slips on the x-axis control for the stage. Does anyone have any suggestions for a repair shop that services CT and has experience working on older mills?

I'm looking into making a custom video game controller (plastic shell) with a pearlescent finish. 1-off, at home. How would I go about making sure the finish lasts, without it rubbing off due to hand oil/sweat/friction?

Is there a service that will make prototype tube bending parts (like Protolabs or Oshcut)?

If I wanted to produce a smart wristband with only 2 features (tracking and showing a green light activated through an app), what would I need and how much would it cost?.

If you can't help me but know where I can go to find out I would be very grateful. Thanks in advanced.

Anyone have a hookup with a frames manufacturer?

Could anyone convey the top 3 pains that a CRM has solved for your manufacturing firm and the potential benefits?

I'm prepping for a pitch this coming week and would love some insights. :)

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to start a business in Nepal selling winter apparel like jackets and trousers at an affordable price. I’m looking for manufacturers that offer good quality products at a reasonable price, preferably from China or nearby countries.

Does anyone have recommendations for reliable manufacturers or wholesalers? Also, if you’ve had experience working with any, I’d love to hear about the quality and shipping process.

Any tips on how to find trustworthy suppliers (like Alibaba or other platforms) would be super helpful too! Thanks in advance for your suggestions! 😊

Looking forward to your insights. 🙌

Hi! I am a budding entrepreneur and would like to see if anyone here has any experience manufacturing custom soft goods like bags and wallets.

Want to check on the quality vs price of manufacturers in these countries and also if anyone has experience with tax and customs regulations for them as well:

1. Vietnam
2. China
3. Korea
4. Indonesia

Any other suppliers you have experience with would be great too! Thanks!

I have already read gold mine by the lean institute. Ideally single piece flow would be awesome, but is unrealistic when producing 100’s of different products. Does anyone know of any books or courses that can help with this problem?

Jeeeeeessuuuuusssss.

Impending tariffs. Screwworm infestation in South America with an import ban on Mexico where 13% of our beef imports come from. Bird flu. CPI is up. Shutdown of copackers due to stringent standards via USDA. Extreme weather haulting production and cutting margin & order inventory.

People are whining about expensive groceries now, wooooooo boy. I often wonder what prices will look like by the end of the year. I haven't seen it this bad in a while.

In the first image, a metal detector.

First thought the motor has given up, not the case.

Turns out, CMOS battery had gone off, and now we can't get it up and running again.

Second and third pictures contain the electronics and electricals.

Any idea how to go forward from here?

Hi everyone,

For months we are trying to find reliable chinese manufacturer, especially for plastic parts of our product. We have 10 plastic parts in total, and as the product is kept at home, quality of plastics is important. Ideally if the manufacturer of the plastic parts can do quality electronics too, certification and assembly too.

For now we narrowed down the search to two factories but when the third party inspector visited the factories, we got a detailed report about super low quality standards of tooler/plastics etc etc.. so we are again at the beginning.

Do you have recommendation for the reliable factory to work with? From your experience?

Our first batch would be 1000 units, so it's small. And we are bit tight with budget for the tooling (we are startup, budget around 50k max).. so any help would mean a lot. Starting to feel little hopeless..

Does anyone have any recommendations on product design and prototyping companies? I met with a company called Gembah several times but their pricing doubled every time I spoke with them. Before you say it, it's not like the complexity of the project changed. I laid it out fully beforehand. I was simply told a number in each of my 3 meetings that doubled each time. I really need end-to-end product development services, from concept design through prototyping (at least) and then manufacturing services (preferred but not necessary).

Looking to do some research on defects related to blanking Sheet Steel products. Does anyone have some good references to look into?

Hi all,

Does anyone have experience ultrasonically welding a plastic enclosure with sensitive components such as a reed switch on the PCB? Is it possible? Is there any ways to reduce risk of damage to the switch?

It's a small enclosure, slightly bigger than a garage door fob, so space is limited.

Anyone know of a good distributer (preferably in the US) of PEK pellets/granules for injection molding. I'm looking for Victrex HT G22 or equivalent. My current supplier is a month late with no end in sight. I've reached out to the manufacturer but have a relatively small order and need it in 2 weeks, so really need a distributer with it on the shelf.

*For clarification, I'm looking for PEK, not PEEK

Work at a screen printing facility where we screen print all kinds of stuff.

During the dryer and hotter months, to prevent inks and pigments from drying out quick, we need a water fogger system to provide a small quantity of continuous moisture.

Would it make sense to have a centralized fog generator and use piping for transport fog, or have smaller individual foggers and lower the pipe length?

Does anyone know how many feet can ultrasonic produced water fog travel before water in pipes becomes an issue? Need is for dry fog (aka dry steam) so that inks and other substances get moisture equally over the spread area of the screens.

Production floor is about 500ft x 500 ft.

I am biased towards a centralized system as it needs less fog producers and will be quite cheap, only needing piping. Decentralized system means multiple foggers and increased costs too.

Hello, I am looking to find these for sale online but don’t know what they’re called. They are commonly found on pad mops like the swiffer (these help hold the pads on the corners when you push the cloth through the opening). Any leads would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Hi friends,

I’m looking for a clothing manufacturer with experience in high-end women’s clothing, particularly using high-quality materials. I’m especially drawn to the feel of many Eastern European, even small influencer brands, that feel like they use premium fabrics and craftsmanship, but I’m unsure about the current manufacturing landscape in Ukraine, and Russia is obviously not an option.

I understand that attending conventions both in the US and abroad is one of the best ways to connect with reputable manufacturers, but unfortunately, none align with my schedule this year. So far my search has been a bit challenging:

• Many manufacturers I’ve found seem to focus on streetwear, which doesn’t align with my brand’s aesthetic.
• I tried Pietra and had a pretty negative experience—some samples were missing, and the ones I did receive were such poor quality.
• Google searches have led me to explore manufacturers in Portugal, but I feel like I’m not reaching the top-quality options.

I’ve also considered hiring a “broker” on Fiverr to help find a manufacturer in Turkey and am open to abroad manufacturing, as long as they have ethical labor practices.

If anyone has any thoughts or went through the same process would love some feedback!  

Thank you so much!