ThermoFab President Speaks on Manufacturing Process Improvement

With a focus on continuous improvement, Tom King, president of Thermofab, shares results of implementing manufacturing software and looking at all internal processes. Focus on process improvement leads to remarkable results.

Shirley, MA (PRWEB) November 18, 2009

ThermoFab president Tom King spoke on October 26 at the Synergy Resources VISUAL User Conference about remarkable improvements in lead time reduction, inventory reductions, manufacturing time reductions and on-time delivery improvements as a result of the implementation of VISUAL Manufacturing software and a comprehensive review of all internal processes.

ThermoFab, the leader in thermoforming custom plastic enclosures, places a great deal of emphasis on having the fastest turn around of high-quality enclosures to medical device firms, computer companies, and industrial businesses. Six years ago they embarked on a complete process improvement program that they have worked on steadily with increasing improvements in all aspects of the business.

“High-quality products are critical,” said King. “But so is the ability to deliver our customer’s products on-time and within their specified budget. The efforts we have put into process improvement have had an exponential return on our investment and have put us in a position of strength. Today, we respond to some of the tightest turn around times in the market.”

ThermoFab continues to make improvements in their processes as well as position themselves as the most innovative thermoforming company in the market. Over the last year they have introduced the ThermoFab Superhero, An Ask the Expert component on their web site, and a detailed Design Guide that assists engineers with various considerations when designing for thermoforming.

About ThermoFab:
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Shirley, Mass., ThermoFab designs, develops, and delivers custom plastic enclosure prototypes and products. Using a proprietary thermoforming and vacuum forming process, injection-molded detail can be achieved with better turn-around and quality, providing ThermoFab customers with a competitive edge in today’s high-speed marketplace. Existing customers include, but are not limited to, 454 Life Sciences, Digimarc, Harvard Medical School, IBC Candela, Studio Network Solutions, Titleist, Roche, Mako Surgical, Prospect Biosystems, GE Healthcare, NDI, OmniSonics, Medica, CardioMems, and Ikonysis. In-house services include a 45-day push-pull system, dock-to-stock programs, tooling design and fabrication, custom painting, and EMI / RFI shielding. For more information, visit http://www.thermofab.com

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