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Choose Australia to Manufacture in China

China is a rapidly growing manufacturing powerhouse, with many companies choosing to go offshore to save on manufacturing, tooling and prototyping costs. Whilst manufacturing in China seems cheaper, the old adage "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" applies. What may look cheaper on paper, could ultimately end up costing companies much more in the long run. Using an Australian prototyping bureau, such as RapidPro, takes the guesswork out of this possible mine field. We liaise for you, using companies and connections which we have developed over time. Companies that we trust. We also act as a Quality Control Agency, making sure that your parts and prototypes meet your requirements and specifications. We make sure that your parts are delivered on time and that your quote is inclusive (with no hidden costs after the project has commenced). By contacting RapidPro, you get all the benefits of offshore manufacturing, with the reassurance of dealing with an Australian-based co

An alternative to the Plastic Bottle

Plastic bottles are rapidly becoming a waste problem. Jesse Leeworthy, a talented Swinburne University Honours student, decided to do something positive about this growing problem for his final year project, and the result is Ishke. In Brief: Product Name: Ishke Product Field: Water purifying dispensing system. Product Conception: • Every single gram of plastic ever produced still exists, taking 1,000 years to biodegrade. • 214 million kilograms of plastic are expended in the bottling of 89 billion liters of water each year. • Plastic water bottles have a devastating effect on the environment, marine wildlife and on human health. • In many cases 1 litre of bottled water costs over 1,400 times more than tap water. Despite all this, the popularity of bottled water increases by 10% every year. Ishke aims to reduce the amount of plastic water bottles effecting our health and environment by presenting a sustainable and convenient alternative. The Ishke Solution: The Ishke system is designed