So how does a laser actually work? It starts with the word itself which is an acronym for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. For the layman, it means “you’re cutting stuff with a very bright beam of light” … Read More

We often get calls from customers looking for O-rings in a hurry.  The caveat is, they are producing a component for an automotive company and a PPAP is required.  We must explain that we cannot provide a PPAP for our … Read More

U.S. President elect Donald Trump has announced that Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris will take over the American Manufacturing Council in his administration. Trump made this news while speaking to a crowd earlier this month at Grand Rapids, Michigan, saying … Read More

U.S. President elect Donald Trump is already causing controversy, nearly one month before he officially takes office. He recently announced a deal with Carrier Corp., keeping nearly 1,000 manufacturing jobs here in the U.S. Previously, Carrier had planned to move … Read More

October was a good month for the United States manufacturing industry. According to recent reports, the industry experienced positive output for the second month in October, signaling growth after a short but noticeable period of stagnant activity. Earlier this week, … Read More

World’s Second Largest Manufacturer In terms of industrial output, the United States has the world’s second largest manufacturing industry. Statistics show that manufacturers produced $1,697.7 billion worth of goods in 2010. The only country that manufactures more products than the … Read More

A hinge that is lubrication free, resistant to degradation in moist or corrosive environments, and UV protected. Can it be true? Sure can, it is a  plastic living butt hinge! They are a great alternative to conventional metal hinges. Made … Read More