Modern Inventor

I recently took a trip to visit some factories in China. I’ll be telling you about some of these places in a series of posts. First, I’ll talk a little about the PowerSquid factory. The PowerSquid is made in the Guangzhou Province, which is the region of southern China next to Hong Kong. This area is home to countless factories making many of the world’s products. The factories range from very ‘rustic’, to absolutely modern.

The factory where the ‘Squid is made is a model of efficiency. They make their own wire, starting with thick copper strands, coat the wire, mold the plugs, stamp the brass, mold the plastic parts, make the PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), assemble and package everything. Watching the assembly lines at work is a sight to behold, with each worker doing one small task and passing the product to the next in line. It was an eye-opening experience to witness their skill.

It’s easy to take all this stuff for granted. Practically everything we buy starts its life in the hands of a hard-working person in China. If you ever get the chance to tour a manufacturing facility of any kind, in China or nearer to your home, I recommend it. It will help you understand how much effort goes into providing you each and every item that’s in your life.