Case Study #1

The Challenge: The customer needed a foam gasket inside their cell phone. The component material was a very thin, pressure-sensitive foam. The component's lack of rigidity required it to be hand-applied. The process not only had a high labor cost, but the low-accuracy placement resulted in high scrap rates.

The Solution: Meyers, using the same foam material construction, laminated a rigid layer of material and adhesive. We then die-cut the gaskets and finished the converted component onto rolls, capable of machine application. Meyers also provided the high-accuracy application hardware.

The Result:

• Increased productivity
• Reduced work-in-process inventory
• Decreased cycle time
• One-month ROI

Case Study #2

The Challenge: The customer needed the seemingly impossible, a removable permanent pressure-sensitive seal. In addition to the adhesive concerns, their specifications called for tighter die-cut tolerances than our industry normally provides. One more concern - the application tolerance was +/- .004" (+/- 0.1 mm).

The Solution: Our first action was to address the material and adhesive concerns. Our extensive supplier network enabled us to find the appropriate answers quickly. Then, we tackled the tight-tolerance die-cutting requirement. By re-engineering one of our presses, we were able to comply to the specification. Finally, we engineered a component applicator that would meet the tight application tolerance.

The Result:

• Faster time to market
• Reduced production costs
• Dramatic reduction of work-in-process
• Dramatic increase in production throughput