Blogs

Platter Slip Rings

August 15, 2022

What is a Slip Ring? A slip ring is an electromechanical device that allows the transmission of power and electrical signals from a stationary to a rotating structure. A slip ring is a method of making electrical contact to form rotating assembly. It is an electric transmission device that allows energy flow between two electrical […]

What is Plating?

July 25, 2022

Plating is a manufacturing process in which a thin layer of metal coats an underlying substance. This can be achieved through electroplating, which requires an electric current, or through electroless plating, which is in autocatalytic chemical process. Metal plating has been used for hundreds of years and is a critical part of corrosion resistance. The […]

Computerized Manufacturing

June 22, 2022

Computerized manufacturing refers to the dynamic future of computer aided design and manufacturing. Often referred to as CNC, computerized manufacturing and machining plays a vital role in the evolving world of modern manufacturing. But what is CNC, exactly? How does it play a role in the manufacturing industry, and what do CNC machinists do? How […]

Printed Circuit Board Tape

May 12, 2022

What is a Printed Circuit Board? Printed circuit boards, abbreviated as PCBs, are the foundational building block for most electronics manufacturing. A high-density, high-speed circuit board may be used in supercomputers and servers. Printed circuit boards are the foundation on which all other electronic products are assembled. PCBs have mechanical and electrical components that make […]

Nearshore Manufacturing

April 18, 2022

What is Nearshore vs Offshore Manufacturing? You may be familiar with “offshore” manufacturing as a way to reduce production costs, but, for many manufacturers, that has started to change. More manufacturing operations are now considering “nearshore” manufacturing as a way to balance both labor and operational cost savings. What is Nearshoring? So, what is nearshoring? […]

Fiber Optic Polishing

March 10, 2022

The fiber optic polishing process removes any excess epoxy or fiber stub left after cleaving, shapes the ferrule, and removes scratches in the glass, enabling an end finish that passes optical signals with minimum loss. It affects two types of optical loss: insertion loss and return loss. Insertion Loss Insertion loss is the amount of […]

Where is Aerospace Manufacturing Located?

February 15, 2022

The Aerospace Industry Cluster provides employment in a variety of operations from aircraft manufacturing, commercial airline travel, air cargo, and private and charter flights, to maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities. With nearly 490,000 people in the U.S. engaged in the Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing process, this is the largest employment sector of the […]

Will manufacturing move out of China?

January 19, 2022

Companies are leaving China in droves. A Gartner survey of supply chain leaders showed that 33% have plans to move at least a portion of their manufacturing out of China and away from Chinese companies in favor of other countries by 2023. The list of companies rethinking their subcontracting strategy includes everyone from Apple and Dell […]

When Should Your Company Develop Its Own Software?

December 22, 2021

Every company needs and uses software, and some is a significant driver of business success. But as small companies grow to midsize, software performance gaps can emerge. Finding new software solutions can fix problems and inefficiencies and help teams develop innovative products and services. But midsize company CEOs often face a difficult choice: whether to […]

BF&S Succeeds in Providing COVID Vaccine to Employees Internationally

September 20, 2021

BF&S is a manufacturing contractor providing products used in the aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and commercial industries. Founded in 1988, BF&S has decades of experience manufacturing in Mexico, with over 500 employees in the state of Sonora. As the Covid-19 vaccine became widely available in the United States, many individuals across the border in Mexico […]