The aerospace industry is one of the most demanding when it comes to manufacturing. It’s a niche that requires precision, efficiency, speed, and customization for nearly every part. For that reason, a lot of modern aerospace companies are relying heavily on an industrial water cutter…
Overview: AeroCase, a leading innovator in phone protection solutions, takes pride in its commitment to precision, innovation, and quality. With core values deeply rooted in delivering superior products to its customers, AeroCase sought a partner who could match their dedication to excellence. Rapid Axis, a…
Intro Bringing a new medical device to the market can be an exciting prospect. You have the potential to help countless people across the globe and make enough money to fund future projects. However, the full process is more difficult than you might think. In…
Intro Injection molding is one of the most common forms of manufacturing products in bulk. The medical device industry adopted injection molding as their gold standard for mass-produced parts, and there are a lot of reasons why. In this guide, we’ll give an introduction to…
Collins Aerospace has recognized Rapid Axis as an Outstanding Supplier. A statement provided by Collins highlights why they selected Rapid Axis as one of nine suppliers receiving recognition for Outstanding Supplier Performance 2022: “Rapid Axis has been critical to Collins Aerospace Avionics Supply Chain due…
Intro Injection molding is a commonly used style of manufacturing. It’s a great way to create low-cost units at high throughputs. In a highly competitive environment, this method can help a lot. This leads us to the topic of today’s posts: injection molding machines in…
As an ambitious teenager in 1970s England, Terry Leary purchased and sold the car of his dreams - a 1936 Morgan Super Sport. A few decades, careers, and countries later, Terry has reunited with his dream car and painstakingly restored it with the help of…
It’s not every day we get the chance to work with brilliant students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When MIT STAR Labs recently approached us with a world-changing project that fights climate change and launches satellites into space, we jumped at the challenge. They…
Client Major electric vehicle manufacturer providing delivery and consumer end vehicles. Objective Rapid manufacturing of electronics enclosures for 3 electric vehicles. Timeframe Required project delivery within 3 weeks. Job Scope The client hired us to find a solution and to build 115 total enclosure assemblies…
It was expedited sheet metal fabrication at it’s finest when Rapid Axis was asked by a NASA department head to assist in an emergency order of engine covers for NASA’s Europa Clipper propulsion units. Project lead time was of paramount urgency while the propulsion units…
Photo by Anton Mislawsky from Pexels By Ben Carlson 2019 hailed in another record year for industrial robots with growth remaining positive over the last 8 years, (2010-2018). In a report from the International Federation of Robotics[1], it shows a robust automation and robotics industry globally. Segmentally, the…
By Ben Carlson Cooperative product manufacturing in the electric vehicle space is set to dominate global markets in 2020, with an increase in production across all major producers. Rapid Axis is a prototyping specialty manufacturer in Redwood City, California and supports multiple EV companies’ prototyping…