FAQ - Blackbourn Solutions 

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  • How do I get my project started?

    You may request a quote or contact us directly. Blackbourn engineers and designers work closely with our customers to design to a part for manufacturability and often make recommendations to improve the part or the manufacturing process for existing parts. Once final part design is approved, Blackbourn builds the mold for manufacturing. We can walk you through the process and help you navigate the process for either contract or custom manufacturing. Our team can help you assess your particular need and help you navigate the process for either contract or custom manufacturing. Feel free to contact us.

  • What are Blackbourn Solutions' capabilities?

    Our Capabilities include RF Heat Sealing, Thermoforming, Injection Molding, and Sonic Welding. In addition, we have in-house Tool and Die Shop and in-house Engineering Support. Decoration methods include Digital Printing, Hot Stamping, Pad Printing, Screen Printing, Laser Engraving and Debossing. Our Value Added Services include Inline Robotic Automation Team, Assembly and Packaging, Inventory Programs, Speed to Market Programs, Custom KanBan and Blanket Order Programs, Prototying, Drop Ship Programs and Manufacturing Support. Please contact us to learn more about our capabilities.

  • What Markets does Blackbourn Solutions service?

    Medical, Retail, Government, Military, Healthcare, Education, Electronic, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Safety, Sporting Goods, Industrial, Media, and Construction are some of the markets that we have served. If you don't see your market listed, please contact us as we always have many projects in the works and your market could be added soon.

  • Where is Blackbourn Solutions' facility?

    Blackbourn Solutions has a 250,000 sq. ft facility located in Minnesota. We are proud to be a 3rd generation, family owned, U.S. based manufacturer and are committed to superior service and quality Made in the USA products done right the first time. 

  • Does Blackbourn Solutions have any automation?

    Yes. Blackbourn Solutions has an in-house Inline Robotic Automation Team.

  • What type of RF Heat Sealing equipment does Blackbourn Solutions have?

    Blackbourn Solutions has Custom Multi-Station RF Sealing Machines, Inline Machines, Single Sealing Machines and 4-Station Machines. We have the capacity to complete projects large or small. We can produce new products or assist other manufacturers with overflow projects above their capacity.

  • What type of Thermoforming equipment does Blackbourn Solutions have?

    Blackbourn Solutions has many Thermoforming Machines. We have the capacity to complete projects large or small. We can produce new products or assist other manufacturers with overflow projects above their capacity.

  • What types of Decoration methods does Blackbourn Solutions have?

    Digital Printing, Screen Printing, Pad Printing, Hot Stamping, Laser Engraving, Debossing and more.  

  • Why is it important that Blackbourn Solutions has an in-house Tool & Die Department?

    Blackbourn Solutions' Tool & Die department supports in-house, outsourced and customer supplied die sets. This allows you more control over the time frame, quality standard and the cost effectiveness for your projects.

  • Why is it important that Blackbourn Solutions has an in-house Engineering Department?

    Blackbourn Solutions' Engineering department supports design and prototyping for an existing product or to bring a new product from idea conception. With the Engineering support in-house, it speeds up the time frame for the project and their in-house expertise can provide data and input to result in efficiencies and cost savings of the project.

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