What Professional Engineers bring to the table
This past Wednesday, August 3, was Professional Engineers Day, as recognized by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)....
- Jun 24
5 tips for making sure your lifting devices are OSHA compliant
OSHA 1910 and 1926 provide clear instructions regarding the use of lifting devices. These guidelines are set up to reduce risk before...
- Jun 10
PE review and oversight: Safety is no accident
PE Stamp Considerations On occasion, our engineers are asked, "Why should we have a registered engineer (PE) involved in a mechanical...
- Oct 29, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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...
- Jun 11, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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...
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