How to Create a Product Prototype

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Blog / Metal Prototyping 101: Pros & Cons How to Create a Product Prototype Creating A Prototype Creating a product prototype is an essential thing for any business to do, if they plan on releasing products to market, testing the efficacy of a given approach, getting good feedback from focus groups upfront, and ensuring that…

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Bespoke Safety Sign

Delivering solutions for a client’s bespoke safety sign For over 35 years we have been fabricating clients’ designs from drawings to the finished product. We specialise in sheet metal work, prototyping and batch work. Recently a client came to us with a problem.  One of the products they sell are safety signs, but the signs…

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International Standard Audit ISO 9001:2015

MFL 160721 International Standard Audit ISO 9001:2015

ISO Audit ISO 9001:2015 On the 12th of July we had our annual surveillance audit by NQA. The audit was carried out remotely via Teams due to Covid-19 precautions. The audit was to determine if our quality management system continued to meet the requirements of the International Standard ISO 9001:2015. We are proud to say…

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Changing Fabrication Suppliers

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Blog / Advantages and Disadvantages of Changing Fabrication Suppliers Advantages and Disadvantages of Changing Fabrication Suppliers Changing Fabrication Suppliers The importance of suppliers within most industries worldwide is one of the most significant factors in the success of any business. A supplier is an entity that provides quality materials from a manufacturer to the retail…

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How to Ensure You Deliver Fabrication Projects On Time and On Budget

How to Ensure You Deliver Fabrication Projects On Time and On Budget

Blog / How to Ensure You Deliver Fabrication Projects On Time and On Budget How to Ensure You Deliver Fabrication Projects On Time and On Budget Fabrication Projects Fabrication refers to the shaping, cutting and molding of metal into finished products. Usually these fabrications make their way into end-users goods, such as automobiles, aircraft, household…

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5 Things to Look for in a New Light Fabrication Manufacturer

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Blog / 5 Things to Look for in a New Light Fabrication Manufacturer 5 Things to Look for in a New Light Fabrication Manufacturer What Is Light Metal Fabrication? Light metal fabrication is the creation of metal structures by bending, cutting, and assembling. Usually, a fabrication shop will bid on a job, based on engineering…

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Metal Prototyping 101: Pros & Cons

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Blog / Metal Prototyping 101: Pros & Cons Metal Prototyping 101: Pros & Cons Metal Prototyping A prototype is a mock-up, a rough draft of a part, or product. Prototypes are made before the manufacturing process starts, allowing designers and engineers to test and develop the product. Depending on the materials and manufacturing processes involved,…

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Outsourcing Fabrication vs. Hiring New Staff

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Blog / Outsourcing Fabrication vs. Hiring New Staff Outsourcing Fabrication vs. Hiring New Staff Outsourcing vs. Hiring New Staff   If you don’t already have an in-house team at your disposal for your fabrication projects, you have two choices: You can outsource to an outside firm or hire new staff. Many business owners choose outsourcing,…

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How MPL Fabrications Deliver Success on Product Prototyping Projects

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Blog / How MPL Fabrications Deliver Success on Product Prototyping Projects How MPL Fabrications Deliver Success on Product Prototyping Projects       With over 35 years of experience delivering bespoke sheet metal solutions to clients, our Coventry-based business is perfectly primed to deliver quality work to individuals and organizations across the region. At MPL…

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