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Tag Archives: pilot run
Why Pilot Runs Are Non-Negotiable Before Mass Production [Podcast]
Every manufacturer dreams of a smooth launch—until hidden pitfalls derail the process. In Episode 286 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Renaud and Adrian dive deep into why pilot runs are essential, not optional, on your product’s path to reliable mass production.
Exploring Plastic Injection Molding Pilot Runs [Podcast]
Renaud hosts and is joined by Sofeast Group senior engineer, Paul Adams, to discuss how to go from a design to mass-producing your plastic injection molded parts, first following the proven pre-production pilot run approach to ensure risks are kept … Continue reading
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Plastic Injection Pilot Runs: How To Use them To Mitigate Quality Issues
In plastic injection molding, pilot runs are a standard practice employed by manufacturers to evaluate the feasibility and quality of a design before transitioning to full-scale production. However, these initial pilot runs can sometimes reveal inconsistencies or quality issues. For … Continue reading
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Planning For Effective Pilot Runs [Podcast]
Sofeast’s head of New Product Development, Andrew Amirnovin, explains what pilot runs are, their benefits to importers, the risks of skipping them, and the 5 key things that you need to plan for in order to get good results. … Continue reading
Why Are Pilot Runs So Important When Launching New Products? [Podcast]
Pilot runs aren’t just a ‘good idea,’ they’re a must when manufacturing new products as you are about to find out… Renaud and Adrian from the team explore an important part of the new product launch process: pilot runs. In this … Continue reading
