METAL FAB ENGINEERING BLOG

Digital Twins: Part Eight
The trick is getting digital twins to play nice with your existing systems. When done right, you can watch your operations unfold in real time and...

Digital Twins: Part Seven
The Metal Fabrication Industry is Going High-Tech AI and machine learning are making these digital twins even smarter. Remember how you used to wait...

Digital Twins: Part Six
Getting on Board with Digital Twins New tech like digital twins in metal fabrication can ruffle some feathers. It's totally normal for workers to...

Digital Twins: Part Five and a half
Hey, I wanted to switch things up a bit with today's post. After all the time we've spent together in this series, I feel like we're practically old...

Digital Twins: Part Five
Collecting Relevant Data The backbone of any successful digital twin in metal fabrication starts with solid data collection. It entails acquiring...

Digital Twins: Part Four
Before diving into digital twin technology, metal fabrication companies need to take a hard look at what they're working with. This means taking...

Digital Twins-Part Two
Metal fabrication is changing fast, and it's fascinating to see how new tech is reshaping the industry. Walk into any modern fab shop, and you'll...

Digital Twins-Part One
Digital twins are revolutionizing the way we bridge the physical and digital worlds, particularly in metal fabrication. Think of a digital twin as a...

The Price Hike Dilemma in the Steel Industry
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Future-Proof Your Metal Fabrication Business
The metal fabrication world is changing faster than ever, and it's pretty exciting to see where things are headed. These days, it's all about nailing...

Leveling Up at Metal Fab Engineering: Our Journey Forward
We've been shaking things up here at Metal Fab, and I'm excited to share how we're evolving. Taking a page from the EOS playbook, we've rolled out...

Brace Yourself: Tariff Impacts and What You Can Do Today
Let's face it, those tariffs we used to ignore are now hitting close to home. If you've noticed prices creeping up at the store lately, it's not...

Stop Chasing Bargains: Start Demanding Results
For years, my go-to choice for footwear was a trusty pair of American-made work boots. These boots were not only durable and perfectly fitted but...

Honoring Heroes: The Significance and Traditions of Memorial Day
Every year as May draws to a close, we pull out our grills, dust off our lawn chairs, and welcome summer with open arms. But while Memorial Day...

Why Agility Wins in Metal Fabrication and Why You Deserve A Partner, Not a Vendor
Agility Isn’t Optional, It’s Operational In the manufacturing landscape, agility isn’t a buzzword. It’s the difference between winning the job and...

Embracing Innovation and Precision: Fabrication Trends for 2025
Embracing Innovation, Automation, and Precision The metal fabrication industry is on the brink of a revolutionary phase.

The Process of EOS: Transforming Businesses for Long-Term Success
If you’re running a business, you know how chaotic things can get: competing priorities, constant problem-solving, and the challenge of keeping your...

How a $5 Bolt Nearly Cost a Fabricator $500,000
A small, seemingly insignificant $5 bolt triggered a chain reaction at a mid-sized Midwest fabrication facility. It had a threading defect that went...

Tariffs. Why is Everyone Freaking Out?
Every time the word tariff pops up in the news, you can almost hear the collective gasp from the manufacturing world. But here’s the thing: if you’re...

5 Ways to Simplify Your Supply Chain and Boost Quality
Managing multiple suppliers can feel like an overwhelming challenge, especially when your focus should be on scaling your production. Many...

Why Continue to Accept Failure? Transform Your Supply Chain and Achieve Excellence in Metal Fabrication
Are you tired of the inefficiencies and unreliability of your current supply chain? The frustration of juggling multiple suppliers, dealing with...

The Advantages of Automated Laser Cutting: Why It's a Game-Changer for Production
If you’ve ever worked in manufacturing, you know that the demand for precision and speed is intense. That’s where laser cutting technology really...

Press Brake Forming: A Versatile Solution for Precision Metal Bending
Press brake forming is a crucial process in metal fabrication, used to bend, shape, or form metal sheets and plates into precise angles or curves....