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Industry Interview with Structural Engineer Rhett Schaefer of Rice Engineering
In this Industry Interview, Monarch Metal CEO Brandon Bingham speaks with Rhett Schaefer, Structural Engineer with Rice Engineering http://www.rice-inc.com , one of the nation’s leading
Industry Interview with Abi Michailidis, Industrial Mechanic and stone fastener expert and with Tile Eze
In this Industry Interview, Monarch Metal CEO Brandon Bingham speaks with Abi Michailidis, Industrial Mechanic and stone fastener expert about Keil anchors http://www.keilanchor.com , ventilated
What is required for Miami-Dade Certification?
Florida is the most hurricane prone area of the United States: every hurricane season more tropical systems and cyclones make landfall in Florida than anywhere
Mounting Panels for Thermal Isolation
What is Thermal Isolation? As any builder or developer knows, constructing commercial buildings is expensive. However, while there is often little room to maneuver in
Galvanic Reaction: Incompatible Metals Responsible for Corrosion
During a maintenance check in the 1980s, workers discovered that the Statue of Liberty had a serious structural issue: the statue’s internal wrought iron support
Understanding the Difference between Cast Stone and Precast GFRC
It’s important to understand the differences between cast stone and precast GFRC when deciding which product to use in a project. The materials have several
3D Printing Metal: The Advantages of Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Did you know that metal parts can be 3D printed? It happens via a process called Digital Metal Laser Sintering or DMLS. DMLS is a
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Metal Fabrication Process
Basic metal fabrication involves the forming, shaping, or joining of metal. Typically, this happens through deforming or removing some portions of the raw material. To
8 Tips for Making Any Woodworking Project Successful
If you’re a new woodworker, safety and precision are likely two things you keep top of mind at all times. But that’s only the tip
The Hidden Health Dangers of Sawdust
Let’s put it this way: investing in a dust collector can really go along way, especially when it comes to your health. If you regularly
The Future of Manufacturing: Are We in the Midst of a Robot Takeover?
Robots often get a bad rap. Sci-fi novels and films have painted them as evildoers looking to take over our lives and our jobs. Pundits
Job Training Programs: How 4 Companies are Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap
Over the next decade, an estimated 3.4 million jobs will need to be filled in the manufacturing sector. The problem? Candidates with the right skills
The Basics of Agile Manufacturing
So, let’s say you’ve implemented lean manufacturing principles, have achieved a certain level of success, and are now ready to make your manufacturing business even
Do Metals Contribute to Sustainable Building? You Bet They Do
While you may think of wood as the main source of sustainable building material, various metals actually play an integral role in keeping the green
Is New Technology Fueling the New-Shoring Trend?
Innovations in technology are making it easier than ever to manufacture products right here at home. From 3D printing and computer aided design to the