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As household items that most of us rely on daily, batteries aren’t what anyone would consider a new technology. And yet these vessels for storing energy are at the forefront

In recent years, 3D printing has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional manufacturing methods. A wide range of industries now leverage this innovative technology for applications ranging from robotics

As the world's primary fuel source, the oil and gas industry must have reliable technology in place to support complex production and delivery needs. Below ground, the industry uses innovative

Additive manufacturing technology has been around for decades. Up until recently, it was mainly associated with 3D printing polymers and resins that are #stronglikemetal. But over the last few years,

When you need to hold a part in place or control the position of another tool during machining, you typically have a few options—none of which are ideal: Option 1:

As businesses seek innovative ways to streamline operations in an increasingly digital world, the robotics industry has responded with revolutionary opportunities for automation.  Robotics are used for many applications today, including

In our previous blog, we discussed how recent economic and geopolitical changes have impacted the global supply chain. Factors like narrowing labor costs, overseas supply chain disruptions, and intellectual property concerns

In recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of manufacturers calling to "reshore” supply chain operations. This process involves returning overseas business operations to a company’s home country. The goal of

Though additive manufacturing has been around for decades, it’s only in recent years that we’ve begun to see what it’s really capable of. Gone are the days when 3D printing was

In a recent blog post, we explored how major world events from the last year highlighted the vulnerability of the global supply chain—from the Covid-19 pandemic to the Suez Canal

One size fits all solutions are no longer acceptable in today’s digital world. As the demand for customization grows, manufacturers must find ways to build products at scale to fit

Anyone who knows Alchemy Industrial’s CEO and Co-Founder, Mush Khan, knows his unwavering passion for two things: manufacturing and the city of Houston.   Growing up with hard-working parents, Mush developed an

Recently we covered the first two phases in our 3-step product development service method at Alchemy Manufacturing Studio: Discovery and Design for Manufacturability.    In this final step, we tackle the actual

The end of March had the whole world watching as drama unfolded on the Suez Canal. A massive container ship was stuck in the canal for 6 days, blocking thousands

The manufacturing industry is often seen as split into two camps: additive and subtractive manufacturing. But when creating a product designed to meet end user needs and optimize manufacturability, the

There’s no denying that additive manufacturing is a cool and exciting industry, full of attention-grabbing use cases (like this fully 3D printed skateboard). But the benefits of this innovative technology

You don’t have to work in additive manufacturing to have had experience with additive manufacturing. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), also referred to as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), is the most

How Alchemy Industrial reduced cycle time with one single fixture. We’re excited to share an awesome project we had the privilege of working on early last year.  Fannin Innovation Studio, a Houston-based

Digitize critical parts with Alchemy Industrial. Have you been burned by downtime? You know how it goes: one small component—like a simple bushing—costs you weeks of lead time, slowing down the

Debunking Outdated 3D Printing Myths At Alchemy Industrial, our main methodology is to challenge and re-examine prior assumptions. We call it “first principles thinking:” we unabashedly ask a lot of questions

Our Two-step Discovery Approach to a Successful Manufacturing Plan When you’re making a part from prototype to production, it’s important to create a detailed process to guide you through concept planning,

Local Manufacturing Just Got More Local Here’s big news for the additive manufacturing sector: in September 2020, Roboze 3D Parts moved its headquarters from Bari, Italy to Houston, Texas. Along for

Plus 3 Technopolymers that are #stronglikemetal The invention of super polymers made it possible for thermoplastic materials to replace traditional metals in additive manufacturing. However, recent advancements in technology have now