Marlin Steel Blog

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

4 Big Breakthroughs in 3D Printing

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing as it’s more commonly known, is a technology that has been around for a while. In fact, according to

Traditional Welders vs. the IDEAL MFDC Welder

Manufacturing technology is constantly changing. What was cutting-edge tech a few years ago could be considered almost obsolete today.

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