In this update, a case study on the solar power industry will be used to illustrate the importance of customized parts and designs. Furthermore, how team ZONOBIX can help in the process and create value for your business.
 
The solar power industry has grown rapidly over the past few decades. According to the SEIA’s Solar Market Overview, slightly less than 2 minutes, there was one solar project installed in the U.S. Currently there are more than 1.9 million solar installations, and this number will double by 2023. If you are developers or solar industry suppliers, the numbers are thrilling. However, with more and more players flooding in for the big pie, differentiation is the key to excel.
 
As stated in the SEIA report, an average-sized residential system has decreased from $40,000 to roughly $18,000 (pre-incentive) in the past 9 years. This amazing fact for consumers, may be bad news for hardware sellers and service providers on the other hand. Smart buyers these days have a stronger appetite to hunt for deals and wish to negotiate a greater discount. All of these may potentially harm the profit margin. Players are now asking themselves, “Is there anything else we can do to gain an edge against our competitors? Is having endless cost-down and price wars the only way out?” Our view on this is – no, you don’t have to if you have something irreplaceable aka unrivaled products. Innovative designs can help to shift the focus from cost to the true value of your product, and further create barriers against competitions.
 
Yet, here comes the next question, “Where do I get the critical parts for my innovative design?” It often frustrates engineers that a critical key part in their designs is hard to source and/or manufacture. As an expert and veteran in the fastener world, Team ZONBIX is fully aware of such challenges and has experiences in helping our customers achieve what they want.
 
Most of our customers know ZONBIX as the top-notch T Bolt supplier. However, they may not realize that we are not only the best, but actually the first company to supply such a unique kind of fasteners in Taiwan. T Bolts are extensively used in profiles these days for easy installation and adjustment – but they were such a nightmare for many suppliers 20 years ago. The extreme head-to-shaft ratio caused significant difficulties to manufacture with cold forging techniques. As a result, designs and prototypes could not be turned into applications since mass production was not cost-efficient. How did we achieve such a great milestone of supplying this unique part? After we got the exciting challenge from our customer, thanks to our strong network, we were able to quickly identify competent partners to work with. Through countless times of communication and testing, finally, we helped our customer realize their cutting-edge designs.
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Even nowadays, with more and more T Bolt suppliers in the market, our produce is still with the best quality. Next time when you see us, ask for some samples. You will be amazed that you can notice the differences by simply comparing our goods and others’ with fresh eyes.
 
Now, we would like to extend our experience to a further step together with you to help you create your one-of-a-kind fasteners and realize your special design. If you also believe that making a difference is the core value of an innovative mounting system, let ZONBIX be your most reliable partner to make your designs come true. We are just an email away.