Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E Advantages of Colored Anodize Colored or dyed anodizing of components has many advantages. Besides the surface bonding and strength offered
Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E Drones are a relatively new technology that is being used for many applications. We don’t use drones at C&C Machine,
Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E At C&C Machine, we are willing to work with your small business. We certainly enjoy the relationships and benefits of
Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E. Late deliveries of precision machined and fabricated components can have a negative and cascading effect on a business’ product flow,
Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) released a list of the top 10 safety and health standards most frequently cited
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Jack Stand Plates: Low Volume Order These jack stand plates were a small order from one of our customers. They
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE A Solution to the Growing Manufacturing Skills Gap If your business is struggling with the manufacturing skills gap, consider outsourcing
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Precision Machined Putter Stems Used for Custom-Fitted Putters We recently machined putter stems for one of our customers that is
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Machine Shop Serves the Golf Accessory Industry At C&C Machine, one of the niche industries we serve is golf accessories.
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
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
The job outlook for CNC machinists, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), does not appear to take into consideration current efforts to reshore some
