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COVID-19 Manufacturing Supply Chain Disruption: What You NEED to Know

As the coronavirus outbreak (also known as COVID-19) continues to grow, businesses in all industries are starting to feel the pressure. New travel restrictions and “

Should Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Use Steel or Plastic?

Between meeting large production quotas, strict production tolerances, and upholding stringent sanitation standards, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies have their work cut out for them.

Stiffness vs. Strength vs. Hardness in Metal Manufacturing

There seems to be some confusion out there about the difference between strength and stiffness in metal. After all, isn’t strong metal stiff, and stiff metal strong?

Why American Made Stainless Steel Medical Trays Are the Right Choice

When ordering trays for the pharmaceutical and medical industries, two of the most common material choices for these trays are stainless steel and plastic. In most respects,

Improving Autoclave Medical Sterilization Methods with Stainless Steel

There are several different surgical instrument sterilization processes to choose from, but none are used as commonly as autoclaves. As an effective and cost-efficient sterilization method, it’s become a staple practice in the medical community.

5 Benefits of Electropolishing Stainless Steel for Pharma Applications

There are many different ways to finish a custom metal form. From sanding the surface to roughen or smooth it out, to passivating it, to electroplating, to dipping it in a polymer, to electropolishing it, the options are incredibly varied.

Supporting the Coronavirus Testing Effort at Marlin

In response to the increasing number of verified COVID-19 cases, Marlin Steel has stepped up to help the pharmaceutical and medical industries with a new product to assist with viral testing: stainless steel test tube racks. These test tube

What is Contract Manufacturing?

Not every firm or agency has the resources, funds, or time to produce everything in-house, regardless of how idyllic it sounds—especially in the manufacturing industry. Investing in equipment, machinery, and expertise can be costly. For these reasons,