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In recent years, 3D printing has gotten increasingly democratized, revolutionizing the manufacturing process in many industries. Notably, industrial companies are rapidly embracing the trend of 3D printing with an expected compound annual growth rate of 17% between 2020 and 2023. (more…)

While there are numerous factors to consider when choosing the right wire mesh product for your specific project, one of the most important distinctions between woven and welded wire Mesh is how the wires connect. (more…)

To produce their goods and get orders out the door, manufacturers rely on an array of containers and equipment. There are usually two options available for Automotive Manufacturing: Wire Baskets and Plastic Containers. (more…)

The field of cleaning is always evolving. In the interest of our planet’s ecosystem, vapor degreasing with chlorinated and fluorinated solvents, which has long been the industry norm, is being phased out. At the same time, the amount of cleaning required is always growing. (more…)

Salco Engineering and Manufacturing will be featured at the 2019 ProMat trade show. This year’s show is hosted at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL starting on April 8, 2019. (more…)

Salco Engineering and Manufacturing, located in Jackson, Michigan, will be featured at the 2018 Modex trade show. This year’s show is hosted at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA starting on April 9, 2018. (more…)

Salco Engineering and Manufacturing Co, located in Jackson, Michigan, will be featured at the 2017 ProMat trade show. This year’s show is hosted at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL starting on April 3rd, 2017. (more…)

Alongside custom wire formations and material handling manufacturing, Salco Engineering & Mfg., Inc. has been making strides in the unique world of 3D printing. In late 2012, Salco purchased a Stratasys 3D printing machine and it has been in steady use ever since. (more…)

For over 50 years, every wire formation produced by Salco Engineering went through an elongated process. This process involved straightening the wire, doing simple bends, cutting, and finally forming it into the exact style necessary to complete the work order. From start to finish, the process included several stations, loads of manpower, and lots of labor related costs.  In July of 2015, this process received a much needed, modernized facelift. (more…)

The atmosphere of SALCO Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. has undergone significant updates since its beginning in 1963. For over fifty years, the family-owned and operated company resided on the northern skirts of Jackson’s downtown. While the building was once sufficient, it was lacking in functionality and slowly becoming unable to provide SALCO with the necessary room to grow and expand. The company was confined to working bending processes and wire formation in old, prolonged ways. When the opportunity for a new space presented itself, President Jim Flack jumped on it. (more…)