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“ Our approach to research and development is centered around continuous improvement. As a custom manufacturer, we are not designing and marketing our own products. Instead, our R & D investments deal with finding better ways to run our customers’ products more efficiently and at a higher level of quality,” Brendan explains.“ This includes automation cells, the latest injection molding technology and constant process improvements. Sometimes these improvements are made internally and other times, they are carried out shoulder to shoulder with our customers.
“ This year, for example, we invested in five new injection molding machines, two new conventional robots and three six-axis robots. These optimizations will lead to improved process control, greater throughput, and higher quality. The six-axis robots especially will allow us to automate post-molding
operations such as hinge flexing, gate trimming, and minor assembly. We have also incorporated Industry 4.0 technologies to monitor the efficiencies of our machines. This allows us to see in real time which machines are running efficiently, and which need to be adjusted.”
One of Montrose’ s biggest strengths, particularly in terms of quality control and the wider economic climate, is its proud position as a US-based manufacturer.“ US-based manufacturing is crucial for us because it allows us to maintain a high level of quality control, ensure faster turnaround times and support the local economy,” Brendan says.“ By manufacturing domestically, we can closely monitor every step of the production process, respond quickly to customer needs and reduce lead times. Additionally, it helps us contribute to the growth and sustainability of the local manufacturing sector. We are proud
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