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Friday, July 11, 2025

As geopolitical dynamics continue to drive innovation across the U.S. defense supply chain, component manufacturers are being asked to do more than simply deliver steel—they must deliver engineered solutions. For our team at Çelmer Çelik, this means going beyond producing near-net shapes. It means understanding the operational context, the stress behaviors, and the assembly dynamics of the parts we supply.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

United Protective Technologies, LLC, (UPT) is the leading manufacturer of nanocomposite coatings that boost performance and increase the life of critical components. UPT understands that an ideal firearm is durable and reliable, which is why our weapons coatings are trusted by top firearms manufacturers and the US military. UPT announces our newest firearms coating, Flat Dark Earth (FDE).

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Friday, June 6, 2025

CEL-MER Steel Co. is proud to share the next chapter of our journey: active integration into the American defense industry through the supply of custom steel profiles. With a growing portfolio of U.S.-based partners, our sections are already being utilized in a variety of defense systems, including weapon barrel supports, mounting rails, and structural connector profiles designed to meet tight tolerances and mechanical consistency.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

Bachstein Consulting LLC (BC) shares its continued success in delivering cutting-edge technical testing services for the firearms industry. From major manufacturers to boutique builders, clients rely on Bachstein’s deep expertise and rigorous methodologies to deliver accurate, actionable data that manufacturers can trust to guide design, validate performance, and meet critical standards under any conditions.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

History shows that innovation during downturns isn't just bold—it's essential. In today’s environment, this is exactly why FreeFORM Technologies offers metal binder jetting, an advanced additive manufacturing technology, to empower companies to move forward strategically—cutting development costs, accelerating time to market, and staying ahead of complacent competitors.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

HERMLE USA announces the launch of GEN2 machines in America, a bold evolution of its renowned 5-axis machining centers. Debuting with the C 650, C 32, and C 42, GEN2 brings unmatched levels of integration, efficiency, and lights-out performance—built for the next generation of machinists and manufacturers.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

Tactical Kinetics, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is now offering a wide range of U.S.-made barrels and machining services to firearm companies seeking to reduce their reliance on imported parts. With a focus on premium quality and competitive lead times, Tactical Kinetics is uniquely positioned to support manufacturers importing firearm components from overseas.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

In today’s economy, plagued by increased overhead and general inflation of goods and services, seeking out all avenues to increase profit margins is critical to keeping businesses operating and profitable. While some costs are fixed and do not allow room for adjustment, an often-overlooked strategy to find hidden profit potential is in evaluating shipping insurance options with third party insurers like Shippers Insurance Program.

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