Estes Design & Manufacturing, Inc.

How 3D Laser Welding Cut Production Time From 2 Hours to 8 Minutes

How 3D Laser Welding Cut Production Time From 2 Hours to 8 Minutes

The year was 2010, and nobody knew how this new ‘3D laser welder’ would revolutionize the welding world. That is nobody except for people like Jay Reddick, Estes’ Laser Welding Development Manager. After 18 months of self-training and R&D, Jay and his team figured out the best way to utilize and integrate the laser welder into their processes and saw production time drop dramatically for...

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Estes Express Rapid Prototyping Provides a Competitive Advantage to Customers

At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we create a competitive advantage for our customers through innovative design, cost savings and speed. One reason we are able to deliver this competitive advantage is through Estes Express Rapid Prototyping and its dedicated employees. Rapid prototyping work for Estes continues to grow. In fact, Estes Express Rapid Prototyping had a record breaking last quarter...

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Estes Express Rapid Prototyping Provides a Competitive Advantage to Customers

At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we create a competitive advantage for our customers through innovative design, cost savings and speed. One reason we are able to deliver this competitive advantage is through Estes Express Rapid Prototyping and its dedicated employees. Rapid prototyping work for Estes continues to grow. In fact, Estes Express Rapid Prototyping had a record breaking last quarter...

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Custom Manufacturing Services aided by panel bender acquisition.
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Custom Manufacturing Services aided by panel bender acquisition.

Making use of Salvagnini Panel Benders, Estes Design and Manufacturing- provides lean and flexible production services. Acquisition of another panel bender increased capacity by 33% to meet additional needs of customers. Specific benefits of panel benders use include repeatability, accuracy, quality, lead-time reduction, part pre-staging, and automation.

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Custom Manufacturing Services aided by panel bender acquisition.
Services

Custom Manufacturing Services aided by panel bender acquisition.

Making use of Salvagnini Panel Benders, Estes Design and ManufacturingÂ- provides lean and flexible production services. Acquisition of another panel bender increased capacity by 33% to meet additional needs of customers. Specific benefits of panel benders use include repeatability, accuracy, quality, lead-time reduction, part pre-staging, and automation.

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Machinery & Machining Tools

New Press Brake Arrives at Estes

Estes Design and Manufacturing is excited to announce a new piece of equipment that supports our continued focus on providing customers with more service offerings and faster production turnaround time. The model HFB-1703 Amada Hydraulic Press Brake is now the largest press brake in the Estes collection and enables the capability to manufacture larger parts. The HFB-1703 Amada Hydraulic Press...

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Estes Conducts Vinyl Study for New Fiber Laser

Fiber Laser cutting technology such as the Salvagnini L5 (featured in our October 2013 blog post) employed by Estes represents a significant leap in technology, productivity and quality in the laser cutting industry. As with many new technologies, it was not without its own learning curve, but with industry support and the strong knowledge base and experience of Estes personnel, Estes...

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Machinery & Machining Tools

New Press Brake Arrives at Estes

Estes Design and Manufacturing is excited to announce a new piece of equipment that supports our continued focus on providing customers with more service offerings and faster production turnaround time. The model HFB-1703 Amada Hydraulic Press Brake is now the largest press brake in the Estes collection and enables the capability to manufacture larger parts. The HFB-1703 Amada Hydraulic Press...

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Estes Design and Manufacturing Named A 2023 Top Workplace Winner

“It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” Jack Welch, former CEO and chairman of General Electric Indianapolis Star Names Estes Design & Manufacturing a Winner of the Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2023 Award Estes Design & Manufacturing is proud to announce that...

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New Medical Product Design: The Wave Tray for Orthopedic Sterilization

Product development, prototyping, and fabrication of medical devices are critical processes that entail rigorous planning, design, and testing to ensure the safety and efficacy of the products. Given the significant impact on patients’ health, it is imperative that these products are reliable and meet stringent regulatory standards. At Estes, one of our keys to success in medical equipment...

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How 3D Laser Welding Cut Production Time From 2 Hours to 8 Minutes

How 3D Laser Welding Cut Production Time From 2 Hours to 8 Minutes

The year was 2010, and nobody knew how this new ‘3D laser welder’ would revolutionize the welding world. That is nobody except for people like Jay Reddick, Estes’ Laser Welding Development Manager. After 18 months of self-training and R&D, Jay and his team figured out the best way to utilize and integrate the laser welder into their processes and saw production time drop dramatically for...

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New Medical Prototype Revolutionizes X-Rays in Cath Labs

At Estes, product development is a passion and an art form. From conceptual design to prototyping and manufacturing a final product, all stages require innovation, engineering expertise, and highly specialized automation. Meticulous attention to detail is essential for any medical product design and manufacturing success. It’s been over six years since Dr. Babak Hassid, aka Dr. Bobby,...

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Estes Launches New Resources Website Page

As a design and innovation leader in the sheet metal fabrication industry, it is important for Estes to make information regarding our services and trends easily accessible for our current and prospective clients. In an effort to share our knowledge and expertise in the industry, Estes had created a new Resources section on our website. This new page efficiently offers a wide variety of...

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Estes Launches New Resources Website Page

As a design and innovation leader in the sheet metal fabrication industry, it is important for Estes to make information regarding our services and trends easily accessible for our current and prospective clients. In an effort to share our knowledge and expertise in the industry, Estes had created a new Resources section on our website. This new page efficiently offers a wide variety of...

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Estes Design and Manufacturing Introducing 3D Laser Welding Whitepaper Series

Estes Design and Manufacturing is excited to launch a 3D Laser Welding Whitepaper series. These whitepapers will be written by Estes’ resident expert, Jay Reddick. Jay has been with Estes since the beginning. In 2009, when Estes decided to invest in leading-edge technology in the laser welding market, Jay was integral in the R & D effort, experimenting on corner welds in cold rolled steel....

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Estes Design and Manufacturing Introducing 3D Laser Welding Whitepaper Series

Estes Design and Manufacturing is excited to launch a 3D Laser Welding Whitepaper series. These whitepapers will be written by Estes’ resident expert, Jay Reddick. Jay has been with Estes since the beginning. In 2009, when Estes decided to invest in leading-edge technology in the laser welding market, Jay was integral in the R & D effort, experimenting on corner welds in cold rolled steel....

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