Machine vision once had a bit of a one-trick reputation. Think barcode scanning, part alignment, and maybe some basic inspection – helpful, sure, but hardly headline material. Fast forward to 2025, and machine vision has … Read More
Precision Required: Why Automation Is Essential in Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical device production operates under some of the most stringent quality and regulatory requirements of any industry. Tight tolerances, high-mix product lines, and cleanroom conditions are just some of the challenges, while global demand for … Read More
Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Stronger Over Time
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) has long been a cornerstone in engineering, enabling precise simulations that predict how products, components, and systems will perform under various conditions. While FEA has been around for decades, it continues … Read More
The Automation Generation: Evolving with Purpose
Over the past century, the pace of technological advancement has gone from a steady jog to a full-blown sprint. Devices and systems have grown smaller, faster, and more powerful, while becoming increasingly accessible. With just … Read More
Automation: A Game Changer for Employee Safety
Workplace safety isn’t just about compliance—it’s about creating an environment where every employee feels secure and supported with a focus on their safety. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to achieve the highest levels of customer … Read More
Ahaus Adds Team Members, Builds Leadership for Growth
As Ahaus Tool and Engineering, Inc. builds from a record year, our focus turns to aligning our people and their strengths to opportunities for growth. In the last calendar year, Ahaus increased our headcount by … Read More
The Evolution of Automation Equipment: Machine Vision in Manufacturing
Automation equipment made its debut in the automotive industry in the 1950s, and since then, it has transformed countless sectors. Among these, the manufacturing industry stands out as one that has reaped tremendous benefits from … Read More
Industry Diversity: Custom Manufacturing and Automation Solutions
Automation Solutions for a Wide Range of Industries At Ahaus Tool & Engineering, we pride ourselves on our ability to serve a wide range of industries, each with its unique set of challenges and requirements. … Read More
The Automation Generation
Throughout the past century, technology has advanced at a seemingly exponential rate. IT systems and computerized devices have continually become smaller while growing in both power and capability. Today, we can access and share vast … Read More
The Unique Challenges of Medical Device Manufacturing
When it comes to medical device manufacturing, precision, efficiency, and quality are non-negotiable. New medical device advancements are made every day, and with that comes new challenges. Medical devices, ranging from testing equipment to surgical … Read More
The Importance of Streamlining OTR Trucking Manufacturing with Automation and Workholding
Few industries are as essential to the nation’s economy and infrastructure as over-the-road (OTR) trucking. These massive vehicles, traversing highways from coast to coast, form the backbone of the country’s transportation and logistics network. The … Read More
Eight Simple Words
For many years, the team at Ahaus has lived by a few sentences affectionately called the “Be Statements.” These eight simple words guide the team in decisions, personal interactions, and work with customers each day. … Read More
Using Automation to Unlock Efficiency in Medical Device Manufacturing
In the highly regulated and critically important field of medical device manufacturing, precision, efficiency, and quality are non-negotiable. New advancements are made every day in medical device manufacturing, and many companies are facing challenges meeting … Read More
A Culture of Quality: Ahaus’s Commitment to Quality Control in Custom Workholding and Automation
Ahaus Tool and Engineering, a leader in custom workholding and custom automation, has made quality control a cornerstone of its operational philosophy. There are two crucial aspects of Ahaus’s quality control framework: the ISO 9001:2015 … Read More
The Power of Data Analytics in Custom Workholding and Automation
In the fast-paced and highly competitive manufacturing landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, improve productivity, and reduce costs, especially when it comes to custom workholding and automation. Data analytics has become a … Read More
Ahaus sales team positioned for the future
Richmond, Indiana – Ahaus Tool and Engineering, Inc. is making big moves in the Ahaus sales department. On July 31, Brian Keiser (pictured above, right) will join Ahaus as the Director of Sales, while Chuck … Read More
A Job vs. a Career: Why Bother Thinking About the Long Term?
While people often use the terms “job” and “career” interchangeably, there is a fundamental distinction between the two. A job is merely a means to an end, an instrument for earning income, and may or … Read More
Hall of Fame Honor Bestowed Upon Ahaus Owners
(Kevin Ahaus (left) and Jeff Sheridan (right) pose with former owner and previous Hall of Fame inductee Rick Ahaus at the March 9th event. – photo supplied) In March of 2023, Ahaus Tool and Engineering, … Read More
Above and Beyond: Logistics and the Engineering Project Life Cycle at Ahaus
For over half a century, Ahaus has been designing and delivering special machines and fixtures to customers all over the world, from simple, small footprint fixtures to complex, large assemblies. Ahaus engineers have experience addressing … Read More
Ahaus and the Richmond, Indiana Community
For over 75 years, Ahaus Tool and Engineering has been providing customers around the world with machining, workholding, and engineering crafted with the commitment, quality, and integrity that could only come from Richmond, Indiana. The … Read More