Electrochemical machining (ECM) is a method of removing metal by an electrochemical process. The electrochemical machining process is a function of electrochemistry: the branch of physical chemistry concerned with the relationship between electrical potential, as a measurable and quantitative phenomenon, and identifiable chemical change, with either electrical potential as an outcome of a particular chemical change, or vice […]

Manufacturing in China For decades, manufacturing companies have relied on Chinese factories to produce their products. This evolution in manufacturing practices has become commonplace across several sectors. However, the true cost of manufacturing in China is often unexplored. What is the true cost of doing business in China? Are the goods coming out of China […]

According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), the aerospace industry in Mexico has played an integral part in Mexico’s economic growth for decades. What is aerospace? How long has the aerospace industry played a role in Mexico’s economic development? Why is Mexico an ideal location for the aerospace industry? And, finally, what certifications authorize a […]

A manufacturing machine shop is defined as a “room, building, or company where machining, a form of subtractive manufacturing is done.” One of the functions of a machine shop includes performing CNC machining, adding to the precision and quality of the overall manufacturing process. If your company is looking for a global partner in Mexico […]

In 2018, Mexico imported $371.9 billion worth of goods into the U.S. Manufacturing imports included vehicle components; agricultural products; medical instruments; and much more. Each year, more companies choose contract manufacturing in Mexico as the solution to their supply chain needs. Despite this growth, you may wonder if moving your operations to a new country […]

Mexico is the United States’ second-largest supplier of imported goods. In 2018, Mexico imported $371.9 billion worth of goods into the U.S. Manufacturing imports included vehicle components, agricultural products, medical instruments, and much more. In 2019, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ended. The transition to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) presented manufacturers with […]

US Based Manufacturing Company Brings Warmth to Those in Need in Hermosillo by Donating Blankets  On December 21, BF&S Manufacturing donated 170 blankets to the State Capital of Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico) to aid those in need during this cold winter season.  CEO Carlos Fernandez spent over a year developing the concept for Blankets for Borders […]

  On October 30, 2020, American-Based Aerospace and Medical near-shore manufacturer BF&S Manufacturing (MEFASA), donated life-saving medical supplies to Hospital Comunitario Moctezuma. The Moctezuma municipality welcomed this donation by hosting an event at the University de la Sierra in order to thank CEO Carlos Fernandez for his company’s generous donation. The Mayor of Moctezuma, Adriana […]

Companies Can Help Boost Local Economies as Well as Their Bottom Line by Outsourcing to Mexico On February 18, 2020, a well-established, American-based contract aerospace manufacturing company known as BF&S Manufacturing broke ground to expand operations in the small town of Cumpas, Mexico. Cumpas and the surrounding area is home to 20,000 people and is […]