Marlin Steel Blog

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

Top 10 Actionable Reasons to Reshore Production to the USA

A Process Engineer’s Guide to Leaner, Faster, More Resilient Manufacturing For process engineers, reshoring production to the United States is rarely a philosophical decision. It’s driven by measurable outcomes: lead time compression, defect

Laser Cutting Brass and Copper: Precision Matters

Brass and copper are critical materials across electrical and mechanical applications, but they are also among the most challenging metals to process consistently.

OTIF, Reshoring, and Why It Matters to Marlin Steel Customers

OTIF, Reshoring, and Why It Matters to Marlin Steel Customers In today’s manufacturing environment, reliability matters just as much as price. Supply chains are tighter, lead times are scrutinized, and customers can’t afford surprises. That’s

Using Dot Matrix Codes for Part Identification with the TRUMPF TruMatic 3000

Modern manufacturing requires more than precise cutting. It requires traceability, accountability, and consistency across every part produced.

How Electropolishing Enhances Sterility and Performance in Medical Device Baskets

For medical device manufacturers, sterility, repeatable performance, and surface integrity are non-negotiable. The surgical instruments, implant components, and high-precision devices you produce must be transported, cleaned, and sterilized in baskets

The People Behind Marlin Steel

At Marlin Steel, reshoring has helped create and sustain good jobs for American workers. These are people building meaningful careers in manufacturing. Their stories

Why 316L Stainless Steel Is the Gold Standard for Medical Device Baskets

In medical and pharmaceutical environments, reliability isn’t optional; it's required. From sterilization trays to washing baskets and transport carts, every component that touches surgical instruments must meet the highest standards for cleanliness,

Investing in People: How Marlin Steel’s Skills-Based Culture Drives Growth

Marlin Steel is once again in the spotlight, this time featured in a new case study from