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
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
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
There are many challenges to consider when selling a small business like a CNC machine shop or metal fabrication shop. Common Challenges There are common
Materials recycled by CNC machine shops are dependent on the types of products that the shops manufacture. However, common materials include steel, aluminum, copper and
We recently manufactured an order of custom terminal block screwdrivers. There were two sizes, both of which would be used by our customer’s field service
Major manufacturing stories and trends for 2024 are useful for planning for 2025. We investigated and now offer a perspective from a CNC machine shop.
We recently had the opportunity to machine custom components for a cryogenic system. The small pins were made from 304 stainless steel. The pistons were
A China stimulus package can impact a small US precision machine shop by increasing demand for raw materials like steel, aluminum and copper. This can
We recently had the opportunity to machine components for an intake assembly associated with an organization doing research and development for artificial lift techniques in
Tariffs can have positive and negative impacts on CNC machine shops. Imported materials, products and machinery used by the shop that carry a high tariff
The NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) had a negative impact on US manufacturing jobs. What was NAFTA? NAFTA was an agreement signed by the
Industrial robots in manufacturing have been in use for many years. AI-enabled robots are being developed to improve industrial robots in manufacturing. The First Industrial
In NFIB’s (National Federation of Independent Businesses) small business survey of April 2024, the overall optimism index increased by 1.2 points from March. In terms
China is the leading EV battery manufacturer by country with approximately 57% of market share. The China-based company, CATL, has a 34% share all by
