Manufacturing is essential to our American way of life. There were 13 million people employed in more than 244K manufacturing companies in 2023, contributing 10.3% of the U.S. economy. Over 69% of U.S. manufacturers are estimated to utilize some aspects of lean...

Every business needs to reach and sustain long-term profitability to succeed. However, profitability is affected by the cost of inventory. Inventory is sometimes called the lifeblood of retail, e-commerce, or wholesale businesses, and inventory holding costs can...

CNC machining has been around for a long time but there is an increasing demand for CNC machining that is expected to continue due to its vast applications and incredible popularity. The CNC machining industry is projected to grow from $95 billion at the end of 2022...

Business continues to be increasingly competitive and with that competitiveness comes increasing pressure for businesses to deliver results with higher productivity and greater efficiency. Automating production processes has become an essential way to achieve these...

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is an essential part of the product development process. It involves optimizing your product’s design so it is best suited for manufacturing and assembly stages. Here is why DFM is so important and some of the main principles of DFM you...

Manufacturers are continuously striving to improve processes and overcome challenges. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry has undergone a profound transformation. However, manufacturing continues to recover and move in a positive direction,...

Climate change and sustainability have become increasingly hot topics among consumers, in regulatory circles, and within the manufacturing businesses impacted by them. If your business creates products of any kind, it will have to adhere to certain environmental...

Do you need to manufacture a part that requires machining, or have you developed an idea that needs a prototype? If so, you might be looking to outsource to a third-party CNC service provider. Before you do this, you probably want to make sure you're going to get a...

In the past, everything we see and use was created through human engineering. While this level of expertise and skill is still necessary in modern-day manufacturing, many companies now rely on CNC milling as opposed to more traditional techniques. Here is what you...