Semiconductors for the auto industry are in short supply – learn why it happened and what OEM suppliers can do in the meantime.
Understanding Supply Chain Disruptions and Raw Material Shortages
The state of the supply chain depends on several factors staying in sync. Learn what impacts it and what it means for manufacturing.
Plating 101 (Part 2): Tips for Selecting the Right Electroplating Method for Your Parts
In this blog, we take a look at what you need to know to select the right electroplating method that’s right for you.
EV Advances: Five Developments to Watch
Automakers continue to innovate battery weight, energy density and more for electric vehicle (EV) charging speed.
Plating 101 (Part 1): What It Is and How It Works
In this blog, we look at how electroplating works with progressive stamped parts.
Progressive Stamping is Critical to the Growth of Alternative Fuel and Semi-autonomous Vehicles
These days when it seems everything has gone digital, it’s easy to forget about all the mechanical components that are critical to electronics and batteries, especially in cars and trucks. Industry leaders, governments, and citizens all want to reduce carbon emissions and rely less on fossil fuels. At the same time, semi-autonomous and “smart” vehicles…
What Influences The Cost Of Metals For Progressive Stamping?
As with any commodity, metal prices are influenced by a number of factors: mining and production costs, supply chain factors, tariffs, and more. Here’s a quick look at what drives prices of the metals that go into stampings. Raw metals and the products made from them commonly originate as mined ores, like iron or copper,…
What does e-mobility mean for progressive die stamping? Here’s our perspective.
E-mobility and battery electric vehicles are a hot topic lately. According to a recent issue of Today’s eMobility, major automakers have announced or begun $11.6 billion in plant investments in 2020 to support electric vehicles (EVs). And then there’s GM’s recent announcement of their intention to eliminate tailpipe emissions from their new light-duty vehicles by…
What You Need to Know About Metals in Precision Stamping
Precision stampers use many types of metals, including aluminum alloys, brass alloys, copper, nickel, steel, stainless steel, silver, and bronze. How do you know which is the right material for each project?
Does It Work Online? Observations from a Standards Certification Audit in the Virtual Environment
If you think back to the beginning of this year, almost nothing is the same as it used to be. There are countless examples in manufacturing and industry alone. One we recently experienced is a facility audit. Initial certification and recertification audits are generally conducted by an independent auditor who visits the facility to review…