How We Pulled Off a Near-Impossible Aerospace Manufacturing Feat

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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 5-Axis CNC Machining Can Produce More Powerful Race Engines

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When 23-year-old rookie Austin Cindric ran a thrilling race to win the 2022 Daytona 500 in a wild finish, he debuted the new, highly anticipated NASCAR Next Gen race car. While the engine features the same pushrod V8 engines as outgoing NASCAR cars, one critical aspect changed: power. After a chorus of calls for more […]

How We’re Rising to Meet the Future of Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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  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 […]

Meet the Latest in Aerospace CNC Cylindrical Grinding

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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

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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 […]

3 Supply Chain Bottlenecks in Medtech Manufacturing – and How to Avoid Them

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Manufacturing medtech components for medical components is a highly precise skill that leaves no margin for error. After all, lives are often on the line, and devices must work reliably and accurately if they’re to execute their missions effectively. But what happens when manufactured components fail to meet the exacting standards they’re designed to achieve? […]

Revolutionary Innovation In Centerless Grinding Is The Future Of MedTech Devices

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The medtech industry continually develops cutting-edge solutions to save lives and improve health. The minimally invasive surgical device market is a growing medtech sector projected to reach $28.9 billion globally by 2026, thanks to the rising demand for innovative therapies to address healthcare needs safely and effectively.  This demand has spurred increasing investments in the […]