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RAM Mounts does their own plastic injection molding in a facility with state-of-the-art, fully automated robotic and material feed systems. market today. Even with the lowest price, it is one of the highest in features and functionality. Te RAM Safe-T-Charge��� comes with a lifetime warranty on the mechanical housing, and a two-year warranty on the internal electronics and connectors. World-Class Production RAM Mounts��� products are made in America. Teir Seattle manufacturing facility has a broad range of capabilities. Each RAM Mounts product begins at their product design and development facility, which includes 3D CAD (computer-aided design) and prototyping. RAM does their own die casting, metal stamping, light machining, ultrasonic welding, and vertical machining. Tey also do their own powder coating. Since all processes are done inhouse, RAM maintains the quality of their products through every step of the manufacturing process. Te RAM facility has both plastic-injection molding machines and rubber-injection molding machines. Tis facility produces all the Round-A-Mount key components, unique to RAM and its products. In addition, they recycle 10���15 percent of all of their products. Te number of mounts RAM produces continues to increase as new mobile products debut every day. Tey now have mounts for the iPhone 5 and for e-ticketing machines. Brazos Technology is a RAM Mounts partner. Garmin is also a partner for their GPS devices. Te Seattle Police has been testing RAM mounts in six diferent vehicles, including the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, Chevy Caprice, and Dodge Charger. Underway for almost a year, approximately 150 ofcers have used the mounts in these vehicles and provided user feedback. RAM ofers a diverse product line that is protected by over 92 issued patents with more than 60 patents pending. RAM does their own shock and vibration developmental testing, as well as electrical-component compliance testing. For almost two decades, RAM Mounts has been synonymous with high quality and dependable performance. Circle Reader Service #52 or click on EInfo at www.pfmmag.com. Department. He sits on the Ford Police Advisory Board and regularly gives presentations at law enforcement conferences on mobile computing, wireless technology and police vehicle ergonomics. He can be reached at sgt1411@gmail.com. Post your comments on this story by visiting www.pfmmag.com Sergeant Brad Brewer is a 22-year member of the Vancouver Police Circle Reader Service #18 or click on EInfo at www.pfmmag.com www.pfmmag.com 43