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Designing & Manufacturing Metal Stamped Medical Device Components

October 31, 2014 11 years ago Comments Off on Designing & Manufacturing Metal Stamped Medical Device Components

One of the fastest growing business sectors is the medical device industry. According to the Commerce Department, there are over 6,500 medical device companies, which generate $110 billion in the United States today. At Keats, we do our best to stay on the cutting-edge of all the latest technology and trends in the manufacturing world. […]

Choosing a Mil-Spec Supplier: Criteria, Questions & Pitfalls

August 20, 2014 11 years ago Comments Off on Choosing a Mil-Spec Supplier: Criteria, Questions & Pitfalls

Here is an amazing statistic: In 2012, world military expenditures hit a huge number—$1.7 trillion. North America alone made up 40% of that spending with $691.22 billion. To put these numbers into perspective, Russia’s entire GNP in 2012 was $1.8 trillion. To manufacture trillions of dollars of military equipment, there are more military and defense […]

The Many Benefits of Just in Time Inventory

July 30, 2014 11 years ago Comments Off on The Many Benefits of Just in Time Inventory

Today’s manufacturing is touted for its innovation, efficiency, and adherence to quality. It is this emphasis on these values that has helped American manufacturing not only recover, but prove to be a competitive global force to be reckoned with.   One of the most effective business philosophies most successful manufacturers have relied on is Just-in-Time […]

The Growing Role of Machine Vision in Manufacturing

June 26, 2014 11 years ago Comments Off on The Growing Role of Machine Vision in Manufacturing

According to an AIA Vision Online article, machine vision is playing an ever-growing role in the electronics industry, especially as components continue to get smaller and smaller. Machine vision allows manufacturers to monitor and measure the parts being produced to ensure accuracy while maintaining peak productivity. At Keats Manufacturing Co., our role as a small […]

Trends to Watch in the Automotive Industry

March 19, 2014 12 years ago Comments Off on Trends to Watch in the Automotive Industry

The automotive sector appears to experiencing a peak in innovation, with numerous advancements and trends gaining popularity. Not least of which is the surge of electric vehicle manufacturing. According to IHS Automotive, electric vehicle and hybrid production is expected to rise 67% in 2014. This can be attributed to tightening emissions standards worldwide, as well […]