SolidWorks and CATIA: Which is better?
Benefits of Designing in SolidWorks vs. CATIA When it comes to designing and developing products, using the right software can have a...
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- Apr 5
Benefits of using a PE to develop a below the hook lifting device
When it comes to developing a below the hook lifting device, it's important to ensure that the device is safe and capable of handling the...
- Mar 15
How to Design a Box Girder Crane
Box Girder Crane Designs Designing a box girder for a crane is a complex process that involves several steps and considerations. KTM...
- Jun 24, 2022
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, 2022
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...
- Nov 5, 2021
What’s backing your confidence?
As one of KTM’s founders has pointed out in the past, the word confidence can be reassuring or concerning. On its own, of course, it’s a...
- 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...
- 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...
- Jul 23, 2021
Offshoring and the global economy
Offshoring: The Controversy What are the pros and cons of offshoring labor? It’s been just over 5 years since KTM’s president, Paul...
- 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...
- 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 5, 2021
Specialists and generalists: What business can learn from medicine
The business world has its own set of criteria. When a large company looking for specialized services puts out a request for quote, they...
- 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,...
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