The plastics industry is constantly evolving. Companies and manufacturers are continually looking for new ways to meet consumer demands and new regulations and find new and exciting ways to use and reuse plastic.transparent polymer resin. While the idea of recycling and renewable materials is not new, consumers and lobbying groups have increased the demand for…
Identifying a Contract Manufacturer is an important milestone. Before launching into the search, there are a few key considerations. Precision Products, Inc. (PEKO) of Rochester NY, a FORGE Partner, shares a guide that covers not just who to call, but how to prepare for the selection of a manufacturing partner. The PEKO guide was built…
So many things go into the process of designing and building a prototype. Here are a few general steps in the process. – Find a problem your company wants to solve – Discuss ideas with your team – Research existing knowledge and technology – Design a concept – Explore the market (Does one exist?) –…
Robots + $25k in prizes = A FANTASTIC time John Killam, President of MassMEP, visits the FORGE Showcasing partners as they set up FORGE hit the ground running this fall with the Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up on Tuesday, September 28th. We collaborated with our event partners, The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) at MassTech Collaborative, MassMEP,…
Bossard is THE fastener expert. Its services services can help you find the right fastening solutions for manufacturing and make your company more competitive by slashing time to market. This industry leader has complied a list of suggestions below, exclusively for FORGE readers. When designing your product, many questions need to be asked. For example:…
What did we learn from bringing together 3 of the most cutting edge agtech startups and a panel of manufacturing veterans? In short, most design challenges are not one-size fits all. Here are 3 key takeaways from FORGE’s Rocket Roundtable, featuring Carl Palme from Boundless Robotics, Andrew Meersand from Adaviv, and Kaan Armagan…
You may not have been able to make it to the Demystifying Medical Device Classification & Approval with MITRE webinar, hosted by FORGE, but we are here to give you the inside scoop. Our event host and industry expert, Iris Sherman, began her career in the startup space. Have you ever heard of a little…
How do I make my product more durable? Here are 4 key lessons. Ruggedize: to strengthen (something, such as a machine) for better resistance to wear, stress, and abuse FORGE’s Rocket Roundtable for Ruggedization on June 24th was a success for all those who attended, and can provide a few powerful lessons for all…
Startups and manufacturers are drivers of the local economy, and when they collaborate they can accelerate bringing leading-edge technologies to market together, with talent attraction and business growth benefits for the suppliers. However, there are barriers of perception and of lack of supporting tools that can prevent these fruitful collaborations. Startups often assume they must…
May 20, 2021 FORGE hosted a collaborative event with our Iron partner PEKO Precision, a precision tool fabricator which has grown to provide a full range of equipment manufacturing solutions based in Rochester, New York. PEKO Masterclass: From Prototype to Production was presented by Mark Frosino, Scott Baxter, and Bill Melvin, and covered the process…
