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5 Reasons You Should Switch from Sheet Metal to Thermoformed Plastic

Sheet metal and thermoformed plastics are common options that have very different impacts on your time, budget and product performance. What if I told you that you could ...
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Dear Joslyn: Utilizing 3D Printing

Dear Joslyn: I’m helping my customer take their product from concept to reality. They are in need of a prototype part to test fit and function, but they don’t want to ...
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Dear Joslyn: Injection Molding vs. Thermoforming

Dear Joslyn: I’m looking for a company to manufacture plastic golf tees – in the millions. After some internet research, it looks like either thermoforming or injection ...
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Pressure Forming: What It Is, How It Works & Why It Matters

The thermoforming process offers many advantages over other methods such as rotational and injection molding. Thermoforming can use one of two processes: vacuum forming ...
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Dear Joslyn: Avoiding Supply Chain Disruptions

Dear Joslyn: One of my main material suppliers is unable to deliver my order as promised. Not only does this disrupt production at my facility, but now I won’t be able ...
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Dear Joslyn: My Coworkers Are Reluctant to Change

Dear Joslyn: I have worked in both manufacturing and office settings. In each position, I’ve encountered many employees that struggle to embrace and accept change. It ...
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How Joslyn Manufacturing Is Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’

  • Joslyn Manufacturing
  • 06.04.2020
  • covid-19
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Joslyn Manufacturing were in the same state as the rest of the world – worried and searching for answers.
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The Importance of Effective Workplace Communication

Have you ever looked at your barking dog and asked, “What is it, boy?” You know they’re trying to tell you something, but you’re not sure if Timmy is stuck in the well ...
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Vacuum Forming: What It Is, How It Works & Why It Matters

Quality plastic molded components require proper thermoforming technology. In order to achieve the final product, thermoforming can use several different types of molds ...
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Dear Joslyn: What Factors Go Into the Cost of Launching a Product?

Dear Joslyn: I just received quotes for my new product launch. I knew this process wouldn’t be cheap, but I’m still surprised by the cost. What gives? – Penny Baggs
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