Advanced Manufacturing tag – FOCUS
Creating a “Powerhouse of Solutions” in Advanced Manufacturing
In our ongoing series “American Made,” we take an in-depth look at the revitalization of the U.S.-based advanced manufacturing business.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Metaltech Service Center, Inc. in its sale to Newbury Franklin Industrials
FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Metaltech Service Center, Inc. (“Metaltech”), a hybrid steel service center and value-add processor headquartered in Houston, has been acquired by Newbury Franklin Industrials (”NFI”), a leading value-added manufacturer and supplier of consumable industrial components. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised Metaltech throughout the process.
Machine Shop Robots Get Real
Ten years ago, many of the tasks in a high-precision machine shop could be done by easily hirable shop floor employees. Not anymore.
Automation Is Coming to Your Machine Shop. Are You Ready?
The FOCUS Advanced Manufacturing team recently returned from our trip ...
What the CHIPS Act Could Mean for U.S. PCB and EMS Manufacturers
The recently passed CHIPS Act and the introduction of the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards (SAPCB) Act are promising developments, with the CHIPS Act providing $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research investments, plus the proposed $3 billion to support PCB and EMS production via SAPCB.
Using technology, automation and regionalization to overcome supply chain bottlenecks
Labor shortages are just one complication manufacturers face. Supply chain disruption has reared its head as one of the biggest challenges to date. John Slater and Courtney Ryan discuss what companies need to do to overcome these obstacles.
Neuralify, LLC Case Study
Neuralify, LLC has been acquired by Information Services Group, Inc.
Four Ways to Boost the Value of Your Precision Manufacturing Business in 2022
The precision manufacturing industry continues to consolidate at a rapid pace. What must consolidators—and the companies they acquire—do to up their game in 2022 and add more value to what they are creating?
Venture Capital Invades Precision Metalworking
Once in a great while something comes along that has the potential to change everything. We think that day may have come in precision metalworking.
Is your precision metalworking company looking for machinists?
If your precision metalworking shop is looking to hire your next machinist—and we know what short supply these technicians are in— your local middle school or high school might be an appropriate place to look. That is if they have their own student-run machine shop business in place. And if they don't, maybe your company can help them get one started.