How KAD Is Expanding Our Network of Material Suppliers
Author: Brian Kippen I know you might be thinking. . . not another article about the global supply chain crisis! But bear with me because while I am here to talk about supply chain disruptions and material shortages negatively impacting the manufacturing industry, I'm interested in discussing solutions. Actual, feasible solutions. My team
Red Metal Material Highlight: Brass Machining
Brass, a non-ferrous member of the red metal family, was inadvertently invented in 500 BCE when early civilizations melted copper with calamine, a zinc ore. However, brass wasn’t commonly used until the Industrial Age because zinc wasn’t a naturally occurring resource in many parts of the world. In the 18th century,
Introducing The Future of Manufacturing Series: Solutions for an Evolving Industry
Author: Brian Kippen Early in my career, I worked for a company with the unofficial motto: We don't do product problems; we do product solutions. That phrase struck a chord with me. I think of KAD as a precision machine shop in the business of providing solutions. When customers submit an RFQ for