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How to Conduct Business with Purpose Beyond the Shop Floor At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we believe business is about more than what we produce—it’s about how we serve people and communities. Excellence and precision drive our work, but purpose gives it meaning. That’s why we partner with two Indianapolis-based ministries: Purposeful Design and Good…
Estes Design and Manufacturing continues to push the boundaries of prototyping with the addition of our Bambu Lab X1E polymer filament 3D printer. Since integrating this technology, Estes has used it to deliver faster, smarter, and more cost-effective solutions for both customer and in-house projects. A Durable, Cost-Saving Solution for Our Customers One of our…
Success is built on more than just the parts we fabricate – it’s built on the people behind the final product. At Estes Design & Manufacturing, we take pride in our ability to find and retain a deep talent pool that reflects the depth and quality of our workforce and is embedded in every production…
Estes Design and Manufacturing has received its AS9100D certification for its quality management system governing the design, manufacture and assembly of fabricated sheet metal products. The certification validates Estes’ compliance with quality management standards specifically for the aviation, space and defense industries developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group and emphasizes controls to ensure the…
Estes has always been a proponent and practitioner of sustainable manufacturing. It just makes good business sense – for us and our customers. Our Lean initiatives focus on reducing waste in time, material and practices and are part of our long-term business model. As part of our strategy, we use an engineering methodology known as…
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…