Aerospace

Accounting for approximately 8% of the Earth’s crust, aluminum is the world’s third-most abundant metal. In 2016, global production of aluminum reached an all-time high of 58.8 million tons — and there’s no signs of production slowing down anytime soon. … Read More

Additive manufacturing is changing the way in which manufacturers build and assemble their products. This new-age manufacturing process involves the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software to instruct machines to create 3D objects from base materials. Manufacturers insert base materials … Read More

Manufacturing is one of the country’s most vital sectors. It’s responsible for producing the goods that both consumers and businesses use on a daily basis. But while most people are familiar with the general concept of manufacturing, there are some … Read More

From cutlery and outdoor furniture to building frames, bolts, screws, bridges and more, steel is a versatile material that’s used in a wide variety of applications. Classified as an alloy featuring iron and carbon — as well as other elements, … Read More

Manufacturing remains one of the country’s most vital industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 12.4 million Americans are employed in the industry, with manufacturing businesses generating a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.2 trillion … Read More

Washers play an important role in the manufacturing industry, with manufacturing companies using them to evenly distribute the weight or load of a fastener like a screw. Of course, washers have other applications as well as, including the ability to … Read More

October 6 has been declared National Manufacturing Day by President Trump. Held annually on the first Friday in October, National Manufacturing Day lives up to its namesake by celebrating the country’s manufacturing industry. On this day, manufacturing companies are encouraged … Read More