Marlin Steel Blog

The latest manufacturing trends and news for wire baskets, wire forming, wire racks, carts, metal bracket, sheet metal, and more.

What Illegally-Traded Imports Mean for the U.S. Manufacturing Industry

Fair trade is a great way for countries to exchange goods and build wealth. When trade practices are handled fairly, it gives companies on both sides a strong shot at increasing their market share and

Which U.S. Cities are Leading the Manufacturing Renaissance?

The American manufacturing industry is back in a big way, fueled by shrinking wage differences between the U.S. and China, as well as a major reduction in energy costs in the U.S. courtesy of the shale gas boom.

3 Types of Ultrasonic Cleaning Baskets to Get the Job Done

For many manufacturers, the surface conditioning of a finished part is crucially important. Small contaminants left on the surface of a part can ruin said surface condition, and even shorten the useful life of the part.

Top 3 Reasons Physical Prototype Stress Tests Impede Manufacturing

At the Marlin Steel factory floor, efficiency is the life’s mission of the manufacturing team. Marlin’s clients rely on the Marlin Steel production team to meet strenuous performance parameters and

The Art of Improving Productivity with Robotic Welding

Welding is an incredibly important process in the manufacture of custom metal forms, whether they’re made of sheet metal, steel wire, or both.

Marlin Steel to Speak at Cargo Logistics America 2015 in San Diego!

From December 2nd to the 3rd, 2015, the Cargo Logistics America Expo + Conference will be in session at the San Diego Convention Center. These two days will feature several key summits on port productivity, distribution logistics, and heartland

4 Ways the Rouselle Stamping Machine is Cranking up Production

Over the years, Marlin Steel has acquired numerous pieces of production automation to boost productivity. From automated wire bending robots, to an MFDC welder, to CNC press brakes, Marlin’s factory floor is filled with numerous technological marvels

How the Economics of Global Manufacturing are Shifting

For many years, many manufacturers have operated on several economic “truths,” including: It’s cheaper to manufacture overseas. Slashing labor budgets leads to more productivity/profit per job. Training is