Unlock The Secret To Perfect Guidewires With One-Pass Grinding
Guidewire grinding combines the accuracy of centerless grinding with the intricacies of Swiss screw machining. While this fusion brings together the best of both worlds, it also introduces unique and complex challenges that push the boundaries of precision manufacturing in the medtech sector. This post highlights a few of the hurdles unique to guidewire grinding and explores specialized solutions to […]
Top 5 Insider Tips for Selecting a Guidewire CMO
Guidewire grinding is a specialized niche within the medtech contract manufacturing organization (CMO) space, with capabilities varying significantly among providers. Choosing the right CMO is crucial for your medical device’s quality, efficacy, and safety. This decision is particularly important given the distinct strengths of larger-volume CMOs compared to those specializing in more intricate, lower-volume grinding. This blog […]
How to Outsmart the Challenges of Exotic Metals & Alloys in Manufacturing
Mission-critical industries like aerospace and medtech are essential to our daily lives and often rely on components made of remarkable yet difficult-to-manipulate materials. These materials can withstand the incredible G force in flight and allow for safe placement and optimal functionality inside the human body. For example, nitinol is a member of a group of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 to Prevent Unexpected Manufacturing R&D Costs
The research and development (R&D) process for manufacturing mission-critical aerospace, medtech, defense, high-tech, or space exploration components can be costlier than expected without the right resources and strategy. This post will outline several ways to prevent expensive delays and redesigns in the R&D phase to keep your project on track and within budget, including: Engage […]
5 Cost- & Time-Saving Benefits of Manufacturing Engineering Consulting
Your design team has put the finishing touches on your aerospace, medical, defense, or high-tech component, and you’ve received the green light to initiate the component manufacturing process. But before you dive into production, manufacturing engineering consulting is critical for optimizing the design and assembly of your centerless grinding or precision machining project. In this […]
How to Navigate Defense Manufacturing Project Challenges
When managing a manufacturing project in any industry, challenges are unwelcome visitors that can put a damper on your schedule and budget. But, when you’re managing a manufacturing project for the defense industry, there’s a lot more at stake. With so much riding on the line, the pressure’s on to get it right. In a […]
