The Cost of Redesign Is Time! Avoid Delays with Design for Manufacturing
Every decision matters in manufacturing, and this is especially the case during the part design phase. When companies skip design for manufacturing (DFM) early in the process, they could end up paying the steepest price of all: time lost. Working with a precision machine shop that emphasizes DFM ensures fewer redesigns, faster turnaround, parts that […]
Decoding the Cost of Machined Parts
When customers request quotes for machined parts, one of the first questions we hear is: How do my unique specifications influence cost? The truth is, pricing isn’t just about raw material and machining time; it’s about design choices, finishing requirements, and the complexity of the part itself. At Reata, we believe in transparency and in […]
How Manufacturing AI Is Helping Reata Preserve Culture, Consistency, and Customer Trust
With technology constantly evolving, companies have a choice: adapt or fall behind. Here at Reata, we prefer to take this one step further by leading the charge, investing in software and adopting cutting-edge tools that we believe will make a great impact on our industry. And with our latest innovation, manufacturing AI is at the […]
Quality Assurance Isn’t Just a Department; It’s Part of Our Culture!
At Reata Engineering, quality assurance isn’t limited to inspection at the end of production. It’s woven into every step of our operation. From quoting to shipping, quality is a mindset, a process, and a commitment shared across the entire company. We don’t view quality as a box to check, but rather as an opportunity to […]
Why Automation Makes Sense for Low-Volume Production
When most people think of automation in manufacturing, they imagine high-volume automotive production lines with robots working 24/7, cranking out tens of thousands of identical parts. That image isn’t off-base; in fact, many U.S. automakers pioneered the use of automation and robotics on the shop floor. But today, automation isn’t just a means for mass […]
Prototype Machining Services That Don’t Disrupt Production
Prototype processes need to happen quickly, and so should prototype machining services. However, for many shops, prototyping can fall behind full-scale production in the ongoing list of priorities, especially if they lack the technology or processes to handle both simultaneously. At Reata Engineering, we’ve designed our shop floor to ensure prototyping and production can coexist. […]
Our Key to Being a Customer-Focused Manufacturer? Delivering What Matters Most!
Being a customer-focused manufacturer means more than just delivering parts on time. It means understanding the nuances of each project, anticipating priorities, and adapting our process to meet their exact needs—all before we send a finalized quote to the customer. At Reata, we’ve taken a proactive approach to this by embedding short customer surveys directly […]
Are You Including the Right Information in Your RFQs? Advice from Our Colorado Machine Shop
At Reata, we understand that getting the most accurate and timely quotes is key to keeping your projects on schedule. But RFQs sent to our Colorado machine shop often lack crucial details, putting jobs at risk of delays, miscommunications, and sometimes even pricing discrepancies. If you’re an engineer or buyer preparing to request pricing from […]
Manufacturing Engineers Are Problem Solvers—and Contract Manufacturing Is Full of Problems
Across industries and innovations, engineers are the silent problem-solvers behind the scenes. Most of the technologies and infrastructure we rely on daily – from the roads we travel on to the devices we access information on – exist because of engineers. And in precision machining, talented manufacturing engineers aren’t just helpful, they’re essential. Yet many […]
The Global Web of American Manufacturing: Why International Connections Matter
In this country, manufacturing isn’t fading—it’s evolving. U.S. machine shops like Reata are thriving in a global environment where international collaboration, advanced automation, and customer relationships drive innovation and growth. As a precision machining business that ships to countries across various hemispheres, we understand firsthand how American manufacturing is deeply connected to a worldwide network […]