Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE 4D Printing: Technology of the Future What dimension could be added to 3D printing technology? As in a human’s 3D
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Manufacturing Trends in 2019 Include 3D Printing Manufacturing methods and processes continue to change. According to an article from Autodesk,
Our machine shop business has been blessed beyond measure in 2018. We thank God, our customers and our employees. From time to time it is
At C&C Machine, we offer exceptional customer service. We realize that many CNC machine shops may say this and some others may even offer great
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Custom Cutter Tools We recently had a customer request to machine and assemble a series of custom cutter tools. The
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE The Costs of CNC Machining Compared to 3D Printing At C&C Machine, we have CNC machining, manual machining and 3D
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE How a CNC Machine Shop is Like Golf There are many analogies that can be drawn between running a CNC
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE 3D Printing is Being Used in Medical Device and Drug Manufacturing According to this statement from the FDA, a new
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Solution to the CNC Machinist Skilled Labor Shortage If you are a company struggling to find skilled CNC machinists, one
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Occupational Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on growth projections for various
High oil prices can help businesses whose products and services benefit the oil & gas industry. Businesses like manufacturing, construction, energy services and equipment supply.
A busbar distributes electrical power inside equipment, enclosures, switchboards and electrical substations. Busbars are typically made from copper, although they can also be made from
Like many technologies, 3D printing trends for 2026 are rapidly innovating. Innovations include new printing materials, methods and larger printers. Printing with Multiple Materials Multiplexed
Data center demand for electricity is driving the need for more electricity production. Alternative sources of electricity are being sought, including space-based solar power. Recently,
Jeff Bezos has created Project Prometheus with the aim of bringing AI into manufacturing and engineering. Mr. Bezos is most noted for founding the company
Overall, manufacturers indicated improvement in February 2026. However, this was not the case in all regions. Overall, manufacturing output and capacity utilization improved according to
Data centers are driving demand for aluminum. The data center demand, along with tariffs and electricity demand, is sending the price of aluminum up. According
C&C Machine is a heatsink spacer manufacturer. We recently ran a custom job of heatsink spacers. As is typical for heatsinks and spacers, these were
With all the talk of tariffs, reshoring and “Made in USA”, we thought we would have a look at 2025 trends in US manufacturing employment.
Silver has industrial, commercial and financial uses. The price of silver has been rapidly increasing recently. Industrial Uses As a metal, silver conducts electricity and resists
Gold has industrial, commercial and financial uses. The price of gold has been rapidly increasing over the past couple of years. Industrial Uses As a
The 1930’s were marked by the Great Depression. However, many manufactured inventions and manufacturing methods were developed in the 1930’s. Notable Manufactured Inventions from the
A great deal of copper is used in medical equipment. From equipment like MRI machines to copper tubing that carries medical gases. Hospital facilities also
Medical devices that help the world seem to be invented every day. Devices like MRI machines, joint replacements and robotic surgeries. We did some research
Companies such as Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and Abbott Laboratories lead medical device manufacturing in the USA. Combined, these companies had over $88 billion in
