Through our years of engineering and manufacturing experience, we’ve noticed that many engineers today are too theoretical or abstract in their knowledge of manufacturing processes. By not educating themselves on the practical applications of their …
Did you know that manufacturing plays a vital role in the U.S. economy? According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), “manufacturers contributed $2.35 trillion to the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter” of 2020. …
There’s a perfectly good reason why museums display old sculptures, pottery, and jewelry – everything used to be specially made by hand. While these are awe-inspiring works of art, can you even begin to imagine …
Machining is a unique process that allows machinists to shape metal or other materials into finished products. They use turning, milling, grinding, and drilling machines (along with others) to assist them in producing their respective …
Here’s a wild guess – you’ve tried 3D printing individual pieces of your multi-component prototype but they don’t quite fit together. While the design may look perfect in a solid-model CAD file, there are still …
The oddest thing happened in Texas back in February – there was a blizzard. According to Choose Energy, this led to “rotating power outages across more than 75 percent of the state.” Over 4 million …
There are several iconic moments throughout the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, but one specifically leads back to manufacturing – an ape first learning how to use a tool. Think about how much this discovery, …
Plastic components are in high demand as ever today for industries ranging from automotive to health care. In fact, “the global injection molded plastics market size was valued at USD 258.2 billion in 2019,” according …
When defining stack-up tolerance, the word “tolerance” refers to how much inaccuracy one is able to tolerate in a given dimension. Imagine that you want to cover a 4-foot by 6-foot floor with 12-inch square …
Inventors and consumers each look at products in a different light and for good reason. Inventors are tasked with turning an idea into a tangible product, while consumers are desirous to buy something that is …
