The value of a plan: Our systems engineering process
Outlines and Plans Maybe you’ve been here before: The teacher says, “Be sure to develop a solid outline before you start writing your...
- Sep 24
The value of PE approval
On occasion, we get asked, "Why is a PE approval necessary for a lift device?" It's a valid question. As long as a lifting device does...
- Sep 17
Industry 4.0: Hatching the technology egg
Hatch or Go Bad Industry in the US is at a turning point, and as such it’s at least a little bit similar to an egg. To borrow some...
- Sep 10
COVID-19 and industry: Where do we go from here?
Industry and the Pandemic Could the COVID-19 pandemic launch the manufacturing industry into its next phase? It’s undeniable that the...
- Aug 20
How to Ensure ASME Lifting Standard Compliance
Employers’ Responsibility OSHA 1910 and 1926 define the employer's responsibility for workplace safety. Part of that responsibility...
- Aug 6
What Professional Engineers bring to the table
This past Wednesday, August 4, was Professional Engineers Day, as recognized by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)....
- Jun 11
What’s at risk?: Safety standards and lifting devices
Lifting Devices and Safety One of KTM Solutions’ long-standing specialties is below-the-hook (BTH) lifting devices. As with any...
- May 14
Structural analysis for peace of mind: A case study
Manufacturers (both small-business concerns and large-scale production companies) often require custom machines, tools, jigs, and other...
- May 7
16 years strong and forging ahead: Welding services at KTM Solutions
We announced a couple of weeks ago that KTM Solutions is celebrating 16 years in business this year. During that time we’ve learned...
- Apr 2
Small investments with big dividends: A case study
Custom mechanical design and manufacturing solutions sounds all well and good, right? But a custom solution has to provide...
- Mar 26
High-paying jobs in manufacturing: Fact or fiction?
As a small business in South Carolina also expanding our manufacturing and fabrication capabilities, we’re familiar with the promise of...
- Mar 12
Seeing green: Relationships in a healthy supply chain
Profit margins are a driving force in any business interaction. Any business strategy book will tell you that companies have a variety of...
- Feb 19
Small business manufacturing in a COVID world
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, no industry has felt more impact than manufacturing, facing a disrupted supply chain and...
- Feb 12
Engineering: Where is it headed?
Most businesses hope to grow, but there are some parts of who you are that you determine not to lose along the way. As KTM Solutions has...
- Nov 6, 2020
Let’s talk shop: Fabrication options at KTM Solutions
One of the most exciting things about engineering is watching a design become reality. Seeing it move from paper (or screen) to the real,...
- Jul 10, 2020
Engineered for safety: COVID-19 partitions
At KTM Solutions, we’re committed to doing our part to help our community stay safe through problem solving and engineered solutions. As...
- Apr 28, 2020
Back to work: Prevention strategies from KTM Solutions
As leaders around the country consider options for bringing employees back into the workplace, OSHA has recommended certain measures for...
- Mar 20, 2020
More on lifting safety: Risk reduction and asset protection
How are you protecting your most valuable resources? User safety is of utmost importance in the field of engineering. If a device isn’t...
- Mar 13, 2020
Matter over mind: When processes replace critical thinking
The goal of any process is to produce consistent, positive results. Engineers rely on process control in order to increase their work...
- Feb 7, 2020
Lifting devices and OSHA compliance
OSHA 1910 and 1926 provides clear instructions regarding the usage of lifting devices. Sadly, some companies find out too late that their...
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