While cost may be one factor that influences customers to change manufacturers and suppliers, it’s probably the lesser of the three Cs – cost, communication and clarity — that ultimately inform a customer’s decision to seek an alternative. In fact, there’s a significant cost customers incur in terms of lost time and momentum by opting…
The Estes Accelerator Product Development & Prototyping team has added more capability with the addition of 3D printing technology to help streamline prototyping from concept to reality. The company’s new Bambu Lab X1E polymer filament 3D printer can produce tangible prototypes from CAD drawings in significantly less time without a full machining process. Estes Accelerator…
You’ve been mulling your revolutionary sheet metal product over in your mind’s eye for some time now. It has all the markings of a game-changer, but how can you be sure? How do you know it will work? Even if it does, can it be manufactured efficiently enough to make it profitable? Estes Accelerator Product…
Time is money. That’s true for every link in the manufacturing chain from receiving raw material through quality control. Our customers need parts processed quickly – in some cases on demand. To meet their need, we respond by fabricating components as efficiently as possible and maximizing machine uptime. Our investment in automation delivers dependable repeatability…
Laser welding has been an important tool in Estes Design and Manufacturing’s sheet metal fabrication arsenal for well over a decade. We pioneered the process of laser welding light gauge sheet metal in the job shop industry to provide superior welds while also cutting production times and costs for customers. Recently, laser welding technology evolved…
In today’s world, there are specialists for almost everything: from medical specialists to learning specialists and even shrubbery specialists – the world of sheet metal fabrication is no exception. While you can find shops that specialize in many different areas of sheet metal fabrication, that may not necessarily be the best decision for you or…
Sheet metal prototyping is a specialized process used in the manufacturing industry to create physical models of products or components before they are mass-produced. By producing a prototype out of sheet metal, manufacturers and designers can physically assess and refine their designs, ensuring functionality, fit, and form meet desired specifications. Prototyping, especially by the same…
Sheet metal fabrication is a precise art that requires attention to detail, experience, and a deep understanding of the materials and processes involved. At Estes, we’ve seen a myriad of designs come our way, and over the years, we’ve identified some common mistakes that can be avoided to ensure a smoother fabrication process. Here’s a…
Estes Design and Manufacturing Director of Business Development Roger Brown and Product Development Manager Jay Engh answer the most frequently asked questions about designing and manufacturing medical devices and components. From prototyping to manufacturing, here are their answers to these top questions: 1. What technologies do you use for prototyping medical devices? At Estes, we…
In the B2B world, quality assurance is paramount. Quality doesn’t only impact product performance; it affects relationships, contracts, and long-term collaborations. One such renowned standard-bearer is the International Standards Organization (ISO). At Estes, we are both ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified. But what do these certifications truly mean for our customers? Let’s dive in.…