The Rise of Micromanufacturing: Smaller, Faster, Precise
With the increasing demand for miniaturized devices, micromanufacturing techniques have become essential for mission-critical industries, medtech , aerospace, space exploration, and defense. This highly specialized manufacturing process makes it possible to produce small and intricate parts with dimensions in the micrometer range (less than 1 millimeter). Often, the parts are so small that many people […]
An Engineer’s Guide to Resolving Manufacturing Feasibility Uncertainties
Unchecked manufacturing feasibility uncertainties can throw a mission-critical manufacturing project off course, increasing the risks of project delays, unexpected costs, and late time to market. However, when your engineering design process includes protocols intended to reduce uncertainties before proceeding to full production, your machining and grinding projects have a much greater chance of success. This […]
The Importance of Rapid Prototyping for Expediting Your Time to Market
No matter which industry you’re in, from aerospace and medtech to high-tech and space exploration, the pressure to bring your innovation to market the fastest is red hot. Entering a new market time- and cost-efficiently often puts you at a competitive advantage and helps seed your position as an industry leader, making speed a chief […]
How We Pulled Off a Near-Impossible Aerospace Manufacturing Feat
We were instantly intrigued when our high-end motor manufacturing customer asked us to produce components for highly confidential defense motors. First, they explained that the tightly controlled tolerances prevented them from manufacturing these aeronautic parts in-house. Then, they revealed that more than 60 other component manufacturers had either refused or tried and failed to produce […]
How We’re Rising to Meet the Future of Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Aerospace manufacturing flourished from 2004 to 2018 with continuous production rates and new program introductions. Then, the 2019 Boeing 737 Max grounding and the 2020 global pandemic emergence socked a one-two punch to the then-thriving industry, forcing a historic 70% drop in passenger demand between 2019 to 2020, the largest-ever year-over-year dip. Having endured […]
5 Aerospace Component Manufacturing Challenges – and How to Solve Them
The aerospace component manufacturing process can present obstacles that delay progress and increase costs. In this article, we’ll cover the five of the most common challenges and outline helpful solutions to help you overcome them: Tight tolerancing R&D uncertainties Difficult materials Complex designs Missing tooling/drawings Continue reading to learn more about solving these common […]
Meet the Latest in Aerospace CNC Cylindrical Grinding
As the aerospace industry continues its strong rebound from the pandemic, manufacturing quality and precision matter more than ever, even becoming critical growth drivers. The secret to achieving the ultra-precise results the industry needs to thrive hinges on the latest aerospace manufacturing techniques and state-of-the-art technologies. In this article, we’ll reveal the role of cylindrical […]
3 Aerospace Manufacturing Project Management Tips for 2022
Thanks to innovative technological advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization, the aerospace industry is evolving at warp speed. As a result, competition is heating up to drive the industry forward. For aerospace manufacturing project managers, navigating this quickly progressing market will require intelligent strategies for 2022 and beyond. This post will outline three essential […]
