3D printing has become a powerful force in modern manufacturing, transforming how companies design, prototype, and produce components. Once considered a niche technology, industrial 3D printing is now widely adopted across automotive, aerospace, medical, and general manufacturing sectors. As accessibility and material performance continue to improve, manufacturers are increasingly using additive manufacturing to reduce lead times, control costs, and improve product development cycles.
Selecting the right industrial basket has a direct impact on product protection, process efficiency, and long-term equipment performance. Whether baskets are used for parts washing, heat treating, storage, or material handling, the construction method plays a major role in how well they perform. Two of the most common options are woven wire mesh baskets and welded wire mesh baskets. While both serve important roles, woven mesh baskets are often the preferred solution for demanding industrial applications.
Automotive manufacturing depends on efficient, repeatable material handling at every stage of production. From parts washing and heat treating to assembly, storage, and transport, the containers used to move components directly affect quality, cleanliness, and productivity. Two of the most common options in automotive facilities are wire baskets and plastic containers. While both serve important roles, they perform very differently under the demanding conditions of automotive manufacturing.
As industrial cleaning standards continue to rise and environmentally harmful solvents are phased out, ultrasonic cleaning has emerged as one of the most efficient and eco-friendly alternatives. Manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics industries now rely on ultrasonic systems to remove debris, oils, fine particulates, and contaminants that traditional cleaning methods often miss.
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…)
