Working in U.S. manufacturing has certain specialized skills compared to other professions; a background in STEM education is helpful in obtaining skills such as instruction in working with machinery and specialized equipment and creative problem-solving skills. A shortage of applicants meeting these qualifications has created a skills gap within the country. Now, many manufacturing companies […]
Manufacturing is growing in the United States, and doing so at a faster pace than has been seen since 2014. Here at Astro Machine Works, we want to share the good news with our existing and future customers. The 2017 Surge in the U.S. Manufacturing Industry Bloomberg recently reported a 57.7 reading of the Institute […]
Astro Machine Works, located in Ephrata PA, continues to grow and expand to meet customer demand. We will be adding an additional 10,125 feet to our current building #2 in order to expand our Machining, Fabrication and Welding Capacities. This additional space will be split into two 62.5’ wide x 81’ long sections with 30’ […]
America claimed independence from England on July 4, 1776, and since then Americans have celebrated July 4th each year as a remembrance of this historic event. Although a draft to claim independence was given to five men, the original draft was penned by Thomas Jefferson. It did go through several small changes and markups, but […]
June is here, bringing with it — National Safety Month — an annual event organized by the National Safety Council to raise awareness of workplace safety. During National Safety Month, the National Safety Council publishes a wide range of educational information — including articles, checklists, and comprehensive safety guidelines — to help companies across all […]
When some people think of manufacturing, they imagine what it once looked like years ago. Since that time, the industry has changed, and it is no longer what is typically perceived. In the past few decades, there have been incredible improvements and technological advances. Frequently one hears, “America was built on manufacturing,” and those of […]
Paying close attention to the Institute for Supply Management’s monthly report helps top industry leaders analyze how well the manufacturing sector does. It is the leading indicator of commerce, providing an insight into overall performance. Although the manufacturing industry has dipped in the past, it is clearly gaining speed. Bloomberg’s recent reporting on the ISM […]
Check your calendar for the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE)’s conference in May. This year will mark the 16th annual Small Business Forum & Expo organized by the DOE’s Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and we are proud to be an exhibitor at the Kansas City event. Origins of the DOE’s Small Business […]
The manufacturing landscape has been fairly dramatic over the past few years. With reshoring becoming a reality and a trend of consequence, conjectures have abounded. Will manufacturing reclaim its stronghold? Will its contribution to the GDP rise? While there are no definitive answers or fool proof estimates, one thing is crystal clear. In order to […]
2017 is here, and at Astro Machine Works our team is eager to hit the ground running for our customers in the new year. We are starting off strong with all of the enhancements that were implemented in 2016 in place. Today, we have the benefit of a larger space for our assembly, grinding and […]
