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There’s been some concern among economists in recent months, fearing the United States’ manufacturing industry would continue to decline. While the industry has experienced somewhat stagnant growth as of late, it appears this trend has since reversed. According to the … Read More

If you work in the manufacturing industry, either as an employee, independent contractor or business owner, you’ve probably heard of the term “overhead” at some point in time. By calculating manufacturing overhead, you’ll have an easier time reducing unnecessary expenses … Read More

It’s a little-known fact that manufacturing goes hand-in-hand with economics. While it’s true that all industries affect economics, manufacturing is particularly influential. Some financial analysts and market economists view the manufacturing industry as being a wealth-producer of a country. This … Read More

Lean manufacturing, also known as lean production, is a philosophy based around the elimination of waste within a system. First pioneered by the Toyota Production System in the 1990s, it’s become widely used throughout the manufacturing industry. Today, hundreds of … Read More

It’s bound to happen sooner or later: you are attempting to remove a screw from a piece of lumber or material, only to strip away the head to the point where it no longer “sticks” to your screwdriver or screw … Read More

The Monroe Aerospace staff is proud to announce the completion of our acquisition of East Coast Aviation Supply of Melbourne Florida. We are proud to announce our acquisition of East Coast Aviation Supply located in Melbourne Florida. As one of … Read More

There are literally hundreds of different types of screws available, ranging in size, shape, material, and design. One of these types is the self-tapping screw, which live up to its namesake by tapping into its own hole as it is … Read More