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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia. WHY LISTEN? We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Welcome to episode 230 of China Manufacturing Decoded, brought to you by Sofeast! This week, your host Adrian and Sofeast senior engineer and new product development head Paul Adams take a journey into the fascinating world of silicone compression molding.
In this episode, you'll learn why this production process is so popular for silicone parts and products. They cover:
- The silicone compression molding process
- Its applications in developing new products
- Its suitability for both low-volume and mass production.
- Why, due to its unique properties such as temperature resistance, chemical stability, and flexibility, silicone is an essential material in various industries.
- The benefits of silicone compression molding over other molding techniques like plastic injection molding
- Some common challenges and considerations.
- Expert tips and answers to frequently asked questions that can help you get the most out of silicone compression molding
Whether you're in the medical, automotive, or consumer goods industry, this episode provides valuable insights into optimizing your manufacturing process. Tune in now to discover why this versatile material and efficient production process might be the perfect fit for your next project.
For more information or to get in touch, visit our website at sofeast.com. We'd love to hear your feedback and topic suggestions for future episodes!
Show Sections
00:00 - Greetings and introduction.
04:41 - What is the Silicone Compression Molding process?
09:57 - Comparing silicone compression molding to other molding processes.
13:26 - Silicone's benefits as a production material.
22:11 - Does compression molding for silicon also allow complex geometries and designs?
25:14 - Industries that rely on silicone parts.
27:45 - Challenges and considerations when producing silicone products by compression molding.
34:40 - FAQs and tips.
44:04 - Wrapping up.
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- How To Define Silicone or Plastic Finishes For New Products [Whitepaper]
- The benefits of silicone as a production material and how it compares to common plastics [Whitepaper]
- The Shore Hardness Test for Silicone and TPE Items
- Exploring The Benefits Of Rapid Prototyping And Rapid Tooling [Podcast]
- Get your parts and products made with Silicone Compression Molding at our subsidiary Agilian Plastic & Molds
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