Sourcing High-Precision Custom Fabrication
Finding fabricators capable of handling basic assemblies like welded tubular frames, simple tanks, or machined plates is often straightforward. However, when it comes to complex fabrication or technical assemblies, identifying and qualifying build-to-print suppliers for precision fabrication and welding services require far more care. For high-precision steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or exotic alloy fabrications, […]
The Art of Consistent Quality for Advanced Manufacturing
Maintaining a high level of quality throughout the entire manufacturing process is a critical component of successful and efficient production. It begins with the procurement of raw materials, ensuring they meet rigorous standards and specifications to lay the groundwork for a quality end product. As the materials move through each stage of the manufacturing workflow […]
Case Study: Design Update and Global Delivery of Production Systems for Health Care Industry
Executive Summary In the competitive healthcare industry, maintaining efficient and up-to-date production systems is critical for ensuring product quality and compliance with regulatory standards. This case study explores a project undertaken by Keller Technology to update a complex production system for an international healthcare company. The project involved substantial control system and electromechanical modifications as […]
Precision Fabrication Case Study
Undulators for an XFEL Laser The Summary Undulators are a key component within photon systems in XFEL’s and synchrotrons. This case study examines a build-to-print project undertaken by our company to machine, fabricate, assemble and integrate a series of undulators for a prominent government laboratory. The primary challenge was the manufacturing of very high-tolerance components, […]
High-level Assembly with Vacuum Chamber for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
Integrated Vacuum Chamber Case Study This case study is for a build-to-print project undertaken by Keller Technology to manufacture a complex vacuum chamber and integrate it, along with a frame, pneumatics, and controls for a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer. The project was performed in close collaboration with a customer’s NPI (New Product Introduction) engineering group. […]
Vacuum Chambers: A High-Level Overview
Vacuum chambers are used in several industries, semiconductor manufacturing being one of the most demanding. Precision and repeatability are critical in the production of integrated circuits, or microchips, and vacuum chambers play a critical role. Vacuum chambers serve to create a controlled environment where processes take place in a vacuum or low pressure-controlled conditions. In […]