KMM’s Investment in Laser Welding: Precision, Speed, & Savings
Mission-critical industries require absolute precision in manufacturing. This is especially true for components for medical devices, aircraft, space exploration, or national defense. At KMM, our continual investment in new technologies exemplifies our dedication to surpassing the exacting standards in these mission-critical sectors. This post is dedicated to our latest technology slated for 2024: laser welding. […]
Employee Spotlight: How Erin Cunningham is Shaking Up Technical Sales at KMM
Our team is integral in helping us achieve the impossible every day. However, their names and faces are largely behind-the-scenes – until now. In this ongoing series, we’ll introduce you to some of our critical team members who give their all to innovate and produce groundbreaking solutions that matter. Today’s post features Erin Cunningham, KMM’s […]
5 Cost-Effective Space Manufacturing Strategies Worth Exploring
Space exploration has always fascinated humanity, from the early days of satellite launches to the latest crewed missions to the International Space Station. However, the cost of building and launching equipment into space remains one of the biggest challenges in the field. As we look towards the future, we predict that the economics of space […]
Get Ready for a Robo-lution in York, PA
York, PA – May 3, 2023 – It’s time for the robots to rumble as Liberty Bots, an electrifying STEAM High School Program, brings the Robo-lution to York Country Day School on Saturday, May 6. Sponsored in part by the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), this annual, adrenaline-pumping event will have regional high schools […]
Insights from Women in Manufacturing: Challenges, Rewards & Advice
Manufacturing has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, but times are changing. More and more women are entering the field and making a real impact. To gain insights into women’s experiences in manufacturing, we recently hosted a roundtable discussion with six female employees at KMM Group. Our panelists shared their stories and experiences, discussed their challenges, […]
5 Proven Benefits of In-House Custom Tooling & Fixtures
Many mission-critical components require custom tooling or fixtures, such as dies, jigs, and casting molds, to ensure they’re as precise as possible. However, some manufacturers cannot produce custom tooling and fixtures in-house. In this post, we’ll explain why in-house tooling and fixturing are essential for achieving the precision and cost-effectiveness you require. Whether using vertical […]
Machine Shop Mastery Podcast: KMM Group’s CEO & President on Leadership
KMM Group’s CEO John Shegda and President Eric Wilhelm are featured in a podcast called Machine Shop Mastery, and the latest episode (episode 22) is now live!
Building for the Future: CEO Shares Progress on New Facility
In the spring of 2021, we set out to transform an outdated two-story, 100,000-square-foot building with good bones into an impressive state-of-the-art facility. We viewed the investment as a critical step toward securing our position as a globally recognized contract component manufacturer for medtech, aerospace, space exploration, and other high-tech mission-critical applications. So, we partnered […]
Shaping the Future of Manufacturing and Inspiring Next Gen Leaders
A new manufacturing era is on the horizon as Industry 4.0, the next rapidly advancing industrial revolution, knocks on our door. The emergence and increasing sophistication of connectivity, automation, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and additive manufacturing elements are driving a shift that continually asks our industry to evolve and push the envelope to reveal […]
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 […]
