RESPONSIVENESS AND FLEXIBILITY, THE DRIVERS OF COMPETITIVENESS

In an industrial context marked by accelerating development cycles and rapidly changing markets, the ability to react while controlling costs is becoming a decisive factor. Adapting production tools has become as strategic a skill as technology itself.

Specialist in thermoplastic injection molding and high-precision overmolding, EDELTAMP has been integrating a hybrid France/China solution into its industrial strategy for several years, in line with the customer's specifications.

FRENCH DESIGN, SUPERVISED PRODUCTION

What distinguishesEDELTAMPs approach is the technical continuity it provides at every stage of the project, from design to industrialization, including the mass production of thermoplastic parts.

Contrary to the logic of simple subcontracting, EDELTAMP retains full control of the process. Specifications are strictly adhered to, validations are based on standardized procedures, and quality control remains active, including during the logistical phases.

For the customer, a dedicated project manager ensures technical consistency, facilitates exchanges and guarantees fluid communication throughout the mold's lifecycle.

The project systematically begins with the design of the mold, carried out in France byEDELTAMP in Heyrieux, Isère, France. With over 35 years' experience in thermoplastic injection molding, the team designs the mold using advanced CAD software, integrating all the customer's technical constraints and quality requirements.

This upstream phase is crucial: rigorous design determines mold performance and ensures the quality, repeatability and durability of the parts produced.

Mould manufacturing is then entrusted to Chinese partners carefully selected for their high level of expertise, the reliability of their processes and their ability to deliver on time.

Each project benefits from daily on-site monitoring by anEDELTAMPpartner, guaranteeing compliance with specifications.

On average, manufacturing time can be reduced by 50% depending on the complexity and size of the tooling, with an estimated saving of 20 to 40% compared to 100% French manufacturing.

QUALITY UNDER EUROPEAN CONTROL

The decision to manufacture a mold in China is never made at the expense of quality.

Before shipment, each mold is systematically checked for compliance with specifications by an independent expert.

This procedure is part of a rigorous quality approach, backed by ISO 9001 certification, with the aim of upgrading to EN 9100.

Validation parts are also injected on site and sent to France, enabling EDELTAMP to carry out initial dimensional and functional checks before repatriating the mold to France.

This intermediate step ensures that the mold is fully operational as soon as it arrives, reducing adjustments to a minimum.

CONTROLLED LOGISTICS ALL THE WAY TO THE PRESS

The repatriation of the mold is orchestrated by the logistics teams ofEDELTAMPlogistics teams, experienced in managing sensitive international flows. Transferring injection molding equipment is more than shipping a simple component: it's a complex industrial tool, designed to operate in a well-defined technical environment.

EDELTAMP in France, carries out a second check when the molds are received and installed in the production presses at its Heyrieux plant, and then launches series-condition tests to ensure compliance: thermal optimization, balancing of feed channels, precise definition of injection parameters and their tolerances.

If necessary, final adjustments are made in-house by the mold maintenance department. This process guarantees production stability right from the first production runs.

The objective is clear: to ensure that the parts produced meet the requirements of the specifications right from the start of production.

A REASONED CHOICE FOR SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE

China is a relevant option in many cases, but not all mold projects lend themselves to offshoring; each case is subject to a prior technical assessment to determine the most suitable solution.

Thus, according to the customer's wishes and the guarantee of high-quality production, with its doubly integrated approach, French design and outsourced mold manufacturing under strict supervision, EDELTAMPoffers its customers a concrete response to today's industrial challenges: responsiveness, quality, safety and cost control.

The rigor of our technical staff, our mastery of logistics, and our expertise in thermoplastic injection molding enable us to take full advantage of China's technical and economic advantages, while maintaining quality standards in line with European requirements.

This hybrid, structured and responsible approach enables customers to reduce their price-to-market, while relying on a reliable partner to manage technical, logistical and regulatory risks.

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