Humanity's timeless quest to uncover life's hidden truths has inspired many a tabloid headline hawking "beauty secrets revealed" or "failsafe investment strategies." Often, the secret seems rather mundane as it boils down to putting in the work to cover the basics. Similarly, the secret to providing superior engineered solutions begins with a foundation of hard work, paired with a depth of industry expertise.
The team at RMB Products has put in the work to build a foundation for success by supplying rotationally molded or laser-sintered parts and components that meet stringent industry standards and provide superior performance. The team has built its expertise in materials science, particularly polymers, and how to transform these materials using advanced technologies like rotational molding and laser sintering. This blend yields possibilities and potential that only this rare combination can provide. Turn ordinary into extraordinary with RMB’s eight secrets to providing superior engineered solutions.
This covers every step from the initial customer contact through:
RMB has mastered this delicate balance, offering superior engineered solutions across various sectors.
In the aerospace industry, the infrastructure requirements for suppliers and contractors continually grow. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) conduct in-depth audits of suppliers, with extensive documentation accompanying personal inspections. This raises the bar and heightens the barrier to entry. RMB also employs advanced tools like Qualtrax, an electronic quality and compliance software, to manage documentation, schedule training, and track processes, ensuring everyone is up-to-date and compliant.
Understanding that each person within the organization is a customer to another, RMB ensures a "clean package" is passed along. As part of this commitment, RMB continually works to maintain the highest levels of security and cybersecurity for customer projects, with staff currently pursuing a Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
RMB’s work with model-based definition (MBD) exemplifies this expertise. Engineers at RMB understand how to handle and interpret the multiple translations that each MBD dataset can have, ensuring they deliver clean, authoritative data sets. This skill, honed from years of working with various CAD systems, guarantees the delivery of quality, conforming products every time.
Moreover, RMB's vertical integration enables them to innovate more freely. By having all aspects of production under one roof, from material formulation to final product finishing, the company can experiment with new techniques and materials without the constraints imposed by external suppliers. This setup has allowed them to pioneer advancements in both rotational molding and 3D printing, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with polymer-based solutions.
RMB's new product development team is another key to its success. When a new product arrives, it goes through a shake-out process to work out all nuances. The team uses production equipment with engineer-driven oversight and direction, ensuring a production-ready process before handing it over to operations.
Making a part lighter isn’t the only goal in component design. Aircraft components and parts are made of many types of materials. Any alterations to components must first take into consideration safety, durability, performance, and cost.
When timelines are tight, RMB can supply a nimble and flexible response. This agility isn't just about quick turnaround times — it's about understanding each customer's unique needs and pain points. A prime example of this is when a defense customer had an aircraft-on-ground situation, a critical emergency where every minute counts. Many companies would have simply used a standard overnight shipping service, but RMB understood the gravity of the situation. The company went above and beyond, having an employee purchase a plane ticket that same day, fly to the customer's location with the part in hand, never letting it out of sight, and hand-delivering it.
This level of commitment reflects RMB's customer-centric approach. It's not just about meeting deadlines; it's about recognizing when a situation demands extraordinary measures. RMB’s robust infrastructure supports this nimbleness. Tools like Qualtrax help track performance metrics, ensuring its ability to meet tight deadlines consistently. It's a synergy of advanced technology and human dedication that allows RMB to be both fast and precise.
RMB's success spans diverse industries, from aerospace to health care. The common thread is a deep understanding of polymers. Whether it's a freestanding molded part for aerospace or a lined pipe for chemical or oil and gas, everything RMB does is polymer-based.
However, understanding each industry's unique challenges is crucial. In aerospace, it might be cost or weight. In the chemical world, it could be the life span of equipment. For the helicopter project, it was breakage. The customer had a product in the cockpit that was breaking repeatedly during installation due to its brittle composite material. Once RMB understood this pain point, the solution became clear, showcasing its ability to tailor solutions to specific market needs.
RMB's success isn't just about technology or processes — it's about culture. The company invests in its staff, collaborates with industry leaders, and always works to understand its customers' needs. RMB’s philosophy is simple: If a customer has costs under control and an inventory of long-lasting products, then there's no market for RMB’s solutions. Instead, RMB focuses on finding the best way to make a customer's life better.
RMB supplies its customers with superior engineered parts using time-honored business “secrets” that are proven through decades of application.
Contact RMB to learn how the power of hard work, hard-earned expertise, and a relentless commitment to quality and excellence will increase your company’s success.