Even as US manufacturing continues to be the global leader for goods produced ($2.3 trillion in 2018), high operating costs threaten that leadership position. To be competitive, it is imperative that manufacturers reduce costs and increase efficiency in their operations. Many companies implement processes such as Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, 5s, and/or Kaizen to increase…
Your reputation with your customers depends in part on the quality of the products you provide to them. So it goes without saying that the work your metal fabricator delivers—whether it is a component or a completed product—becomes a reflection of you. Poor quality or late orders can put you in poor light with your…
Have you ever needed a prototype – yesterday? Our prototype shop, Estes Express Prototyping, is a dedicated production cell designed to address your time-critical projects. Our shop uses state-of-the-art equipment and full CAD capabilities to reduce product development time. Project Managers, with expansive shop floor experience, run the entire operation from customer communication through design…
Estes Design and Manufacturing Inc. Purchases Automated Weapon Security and Launches Estes AWS to Protect Law Enforcement and Communities Indianapolis, IN, 09/1/2016 –Estes Design and Manufacturing, Inc. closed on the purchase of Automated Weapon Security late last week to form a new company, Estes AWS, which will manufacture and sell Rapid Access Weapon Lockers nation-wide.…
At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we are committed to providing the best service and quality for our customers. One way we live up to this commitment is through our investment in state-of-the-art technology and continuous improvement, which is why we are excited to announce that we have added the Amada HG 1003 ATC press brake…
Recently, Tim Estes, president of Estes Design and Manufacturing, attended the Lean Management Summit in Jacksonville, Florida. The Lean Management Summit seeks to bring organizational leaders to work in concert with one another to flow value across “silos” of the organization. “Many of the sessions I attended were centered on creating a lean culture” explains…
At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we create a competitive advantage for our customers through innovative design, cost savings and speed. One reason we are able to deliver this competitive advantage is through Estes Express Prototyping and its dedicated employees. Rapid prototyping work for Estes continues to grow. In fact, Estes Express Prototyping had a record…
A recent article from The Fabricator, “Horizontal Bending on the Press Brake” highlighted the use of wiping and rotary-style tools to create an ease for the operator. Many healthy shop floors use horizontal bending tools, which can increase productivity and offer the best environments for operators. Read the full article. The author of this article…
Estes Design and Manufacturing uses state-of-the-art technology, including the Salvagnini L5. The L5’s use of high-dynamic fiber laser with a patented compass structure means that this machine offers speed, accuracy, reliability, and performance. Learn more about the benefits of the Salvagnini L5. Estes believes that our investment into machines such as the Salvagnini L5…
