MachineTek Expands Operations in Carlsbad, CA


CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA — MachineTek LLC recently completed a 6,000 sq. ft. expansion to its production area, almost a fifty percent increase in climate-controlled square footage dedicated to precision profiling, heat forming, bonding and potting of honeycomb and foam core material.



Don Firm, MachineTek’s Chief Operating Officer, stated “This facility expansion is in response to continued high demand for precision honeycomb component fabrication in the U.S. aerospace composite industry. Given the recent increase in order volume, this additional capacity will allow MachineTek to meet current demand and accommodate anticipated near-term order intake.”



MachineTek’s modern 21,000 square foot facility in Carlsbad includes areas dedicated to production, inspection, engineering, and administration. Landscaping has been converted to incorporate water-saving elements and all interior and exterior lighting has been retrofitted to utilize high-efficiency lighting technologies.



About MachineTek LLC

Established in 1992, MachineTek LLC is a value-added manufacturer in the aerospace composites industry specializing in precision fabrication of metallic and fibrous honeycomb core materials as well as machining high density foam, carbon fiber components, and bonded panels. The company’s capabilities include large-envelope five-axis CNC machining, heat forming, potting and core splicing to customer requirements and aerospace specifications. MachineTek’s quality management system is certified to ISO9001:2008 AS9100 Rev C.



For more information, visit www.MachineTek.com or email Sales@MachineTek.com

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