The Thomas Blog

The Rodon Group on How to Manufacture A Perfect Plastic Part

“Perfect” is not a word that is thrown around very often. It implies upmost precision, unyielding quality, and repeatable functionality. So when an industry expert such as The Rodon Group imparts knowledge on how to manufacture the perfect plastic part, it’s time to sit up and listen. And according to Rodon, the Pennsylvania-based high-volume plastic injection molder, the way to do this is by following these four factors.

Technology That Can Improve Safety In Manufacturing and the Supply Chain

Whether you think technology is making our lives simpler or more dangerous, it is certainly pushing the capabilities of mankind forward, and in the right hands has been making the world a safer place to live in.

It would also behoove us to remember as we advance that not everything in technology has to do with business, military, or social media. Technology has the ability to keep us — and our industry — safe. 

The Top 5 Stories from Manufacturing Day 2015

Every beginning of October, manufacturers across North America dust off their shops and open their doors to the world for Manufacturing Day. From grass root political efforts to educating students on the lifeblood of the country, the day also kicks off Manufacturing Month, which continues to celebrate everything the industry does for the country and the economy.

Industry Growth You Need to Know About

Manufacturing is a rollercoaster industry, with prophets and doomsayers focused on the tiny bumps and dips at every turn. But at the end of the day, the industry is showing signs of growth. 

The Internet of Things is a Buzzword, and Millennials Love Buzzwords

I know — this is just another article on the Internet of Things amidst a sea of articles on the Internet of Things. Just hear me out.

5 Innovative Technical Advancements in 3D Printing

I have a confession: Before working with manufacturing, I came from the print world. In spending so much time focusing on innovative printing trends, my interest in the latest and greatest 3D printers and processes is ever-present and parallels the industry’s long history with additive manufacturing.

Our Trip to INBOUND 2015: A Twitter Story

Last week, Team Thomas travelled to Boston for HubSpot’s INBOUND 2015 Conference. Everybody who went learned on a variety of topics ranging from data and content to social media and culture. But don’t take our word for it — see what our teams had to say.

The Stages of STEM: How to Grow Up to Be An Engineer

As autumn approaches and everyone gets back into the education swing, the industry seems more keen than ever to encourage a STEM interest in students.

The hope is that these students will one day find their way into one form of manufacturing or another, and there has been plenty of focus on the Millennial ability to take over businesses when the Baby Boomers retire. However, we should also consider the generations that will come after them and the steps they have to take to be ready for the manufacturing industry. 

How Can Your Business Become More Environmentally Friendly?

Since the Industrial Revolution, we have been a major source of stress on the planet. From deforestation to oil spills, the damage totals to the tune of $1 trillion dollars — 6.2% of national GDP. And that’s just in the U.S.