Let’s Bring Manufacturing Education into the 21st Century
Hello, reader—Brian Kippen here, owner and founder of KAD. Welcome to another installment of our new series, The Future of Manufacturing, wherein I share the problems we face in the manufacturing industry and what solutions KAD is testing. My goal is to make this series a collaborative process, and I
Complexities of Small Part Precision Machining
Looking for a precision machining partner who specializes in tiny parts? You might be wondering, how small is small? Here at KAD, we’re experts at machining micro parts. We’ve tackled projects with parts smaller than a grain of rice—some even smaller than half of a grain! These contacts pictured above measure
The Benefits of Custom Laser Engraving
Did you know that KAD provides custom laser engraving services? With our OmTech 30W Fiber Laser Marker, we can perform these services in-house: Marking: uses low-heat beams to discolor a material’s surfaceEngraving: vaporizes a material’s surface to create precise groovesEtching: melts a material’s surface to create raised marks Indelible inking: adds paint to
How Our Precision Machine Shop Does More with Less
The ongoing manufacturing labor shortage was a recurring theme at this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). In conference sessions and informal conversations, manufacturers from around the world celebrated the industry’s resilience in the face of a global pandemic while simultaneously acknowledging the pandemic’s negative impact on an already dwindling workforce. KAD
KAD Offers Citric Acid Passivation for Small Parts
New service alert! (Yes, another one!) Last month we announced that we now offer in-house powder coating services. Today, we’re excited to tell you about another in-house finishing treatment we’re proud to provide our clients: citric acid passivation for small parts. What Is Passivation? Passivation is a popular post-processing chemical treatment that uses
Modernizing Manufacturing Education: It’s Up to Us
Hello, reader—Brian Kippen here, owner and founder of KAD, back with another installment of our new series, The Future of Manufacturing. This series spotlights problems we face in the manufacturing industry and what solutions KAD is testing. I hope this will be a collaborative process, and I would love to
New Service Alert: In-House Powder Coating at KAD
New service alert! The KAD team is excited to announce that we now offer in-house powder coating services. Many manufacturers outsource finishing treatments. While we've successfully worked with trusted powder coating suppliers for several years, bringing this capability into our precision machine shop will benefit our clients who need superior cosmetic finishes
Teaching a New Generation of Manufacturers
Hello, reader—Brian Kippen here, owner and founder of KAD, back with another installment of our new series, The Future of Manufacturing. This series spotlights problems we face in the manufacturing industry and what solutions KAD is testing. I hope this will be a collaborative process, and I would love to
Precision Machining: 5 Exotic Materials We Love Working With
Did you know KAD provides precision machining services for exotic materials? We love working with less common materials and are experts at machining anything from brass and copper to wood. (Throwback to this memorable heirloom project.) If you're considering exotic metals for your next prototype machining project, here's what you need to
How Do We Create More Diversity in Manufacturing?
Hello, reader—Brian Kippen here, owner and founder of KAD. Welcome to another installment of our new series, The Future of Manufacturing, wherein I share the problems we face in the manufacturing industry and what solutions KAD is testing. My goal is to make this series a collaborative process, and I