Here’s a snippet from our feature article in Manufacturing in Focus magazine… The village of Romeo, Michigan, is usually recognized for its annual peach festival and as the birthplace of not one but two professional baseball players. While these check the boxes for a village’s typical claims to fame, you need only stroll down Van
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The Most Valuable Vehicle Component?
In a recent article, it is suggested that the most valuable component of any vehicle is…the operator. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Man power has always been a critical aspect to any place of work. All the vehicles in the world (utility or otherwise) can’t do what they were designed to
What the steel tariff means to manufacturers.
On March 1, 2018, the United States announced that it will impose a tariff on all imported steel and aluminum. But, what exactly does that mean and how will it affect manufacturers who rely on relatively inexpensive foreign steel and aluminum? Well, first, let’s go back to Economics 101 and understand what a tariff actually
Understanding Heat Resistant Materials
It is often extremely important to choose parts made with a heat resistant material, which can withstand the temperatures of extreme climates or vehicle engines without suffering damage. However, not every heat resistant material is created equal. Ceramics can maintain their form at extremely high temperatures, but are extremely brittle and break after only the