The Path Forward for Localized Manufacturing in Houston
With the post-pandemic global supply chain in a state of chaos, the imperative for U.S. companies to reshore outsourced manufacturing operations is stronger than ever. But amid dedicated efforts to
Material Highlight: PEEK and Carbon PEEK
Material selection is one of the most important choices you make when designing a part or product. Material contributes to crucial factors like part function, cost, and lead time. In
Why Trust Alchemy Industrial with Your Complex Assemblies
Complex assemblies present a huge administrative challenge for many organizations. These projects often involve countless middlemen and multiple orders, making for a tangled process that’s difficult to execute effectively. That’s why
Reshoring Your Supply Chain Isn’t Just an Idea—It’s a Moral Imperative
At Alchemy Industrial, we’ve seen firsthand the impact that reshoring manufacturing operations can have on American companies and are proud to be on the forefront of this trend. As market
CNC Machining for Precision Components: Key Considerations for Better Results
When customers need precision machined components for applications like industrial automation or robotics, CNC machining is likely their manufacturing method of choice. This process is capable of producing high volumes of
5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2022
The manufacturing industry is in a constant state of growth and evolution. As a leading 3D print bureau in Texas, Alchemy Industrial is committed to staying on the forefront of
Will US Manufacturing Lead the Way In Energy Storage?
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
Is Your Part Worth 3D Printing?
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
Low-Risk Additive Manufacturing Opportunities for the Oil and Gas Industry
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
What Is 3D Metal Printing?
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,
4 Benefits of Additive Manufacturing for Custom Jigs and Fixtures
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:
Why 3D Printing Is the Perfect Manufacturing Method for Robotics Applications
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
How to Transition from Offshore to Local Outsourced Manufacturing
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
Why Manufacturers Are Heeding the Call to Reshore Supply Chain Operations
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
How to Successfully Integrate Additive Manufacturing Into Your Business
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
How to Identify, Evaluate, and Mitigate Supply Chain Risk
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
The Bespoke Generation: How 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Mass Customization
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
The Manufacture Houston Podcast: A Platform for Houston’s Growing Maker Community
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
Product Manufacturing at Alchemy Manufacturing Studio
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
Holistic Manufacturing Is an Old Trend, Not a New One
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
Integrating CNC Machining with 3D Printing
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
The Importance of Calculating the Right Infill Percentage for 3D Printed Parts
Designing infills is a great way to lightweight 3D printed parts, but calculating the correct infill percentage is critical to ensuring that a part functions as intended. Imagine the headache of
How Lightweight Additive Materials Deliver Heavyweight ROI
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
Consumer vs. Industrial FDM 3D Printers
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
Project Feature: The Opentrons OT-2 Pipetting Robot Cartridge
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