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Technical articles, industry insights, and updates from the Metal Powder Supply team.

January 29, 2026
Seattle Aerospace Manufacturing: Supplier Requirements and Best Practices

Learn what Seattle aerospace buyers typically require—from AS9100/ITAR expectations to AM+HIP+5-axis workflows, NDE/CT inspection planning, material traceability, and lead-time drivers—so you can qualify and select suppliers with fewer schedule and compliance surprises.

January 29, 2026
Seattle Aerospace Manufacturing: Supplier Requirements and Best Practices

Learn what Seattle aerospace buyers typically require—from AS9100/ITAR expectations to AM+HIP+5-axis workflows, NDE/CT inspection planning, material traceability, and lead-time drivers—so you can qualify and select suppliers with fewer schedule and compliance surprises.

January 29, 2026
Los Angeles Additive Manufacturing: Production vs Prototype Suppliers

Learn how to evaluate Los Angeles additive manufacturing suppliers by separating prototype vs production capabilities, verifying certifications and traceability, and specifying the right materials, post-processing, inspection, and RFQ details to avoid schedule and compliance risks.

January 29, 2026
Phoenix CNC Machining: High-Tolerance Manufacturing Buyer’s Guide

This buyer’s guide breaks down what to verify in phoenix cnc machining suppliers—5-axis capability, material traceability (including AM + HIP workflows), inspection strength, lead-time drivers, quality/compliance signals, and an RFQ checklist that reduces risk on aerospace and defense programs.

January 29, 2026
Huntsville Manufacturing Services: Aerospace and Defense Supplier Checklist

Use this compliance-focused checklist to evaluate Huntsville manufacturing suppliers for aerospace and defense work, covering qualifications, ITAR/DFARS documentation, AM + HIP + machining workflows, inspection, and realistic lead-time drivers for cleaner RFQs and lower program risk.

January 29, 2026
How to Build an SEO Content Cluster for HIP and PM-HIP

Build a HIP/PM-HIP SEO content cluster that mirrors real aerospace and defense qualification workflows—process-to-inspection-to-documentation—so engineers and procurement teams can confidently move from research to RFQ.

January 29, 2026
Dallas Metal 3D Printing: What to Look for in a Production Supplier

This guide explains how to evaluate a Dallas metal 3D printing production supplier by verifying qualifications (AS9100/ITAR/DFARS), material traceability, additive-to-HIP-to-machining workflows, inspection rigor (CMM/CT/NDE), realistic lead times, and RFQ inputs for accurate quotes.

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