When a manufacturing client comes to a fabrication shop looking for equipment, generally speaking, they may or may not already have exact specifications for the item they need fabricated. If they only have a general idea of what they need, they’re probably hoping to utilize engineers provided by the fabrication shop to help come up with an appropriate solution.
Smart Machine Technologies has a staff of on-site engineers capable of handling build to print fabrication, design & spec fabrication, and completely custom designed fabrication. In this blog, we’ll discuss how these options differ, as well as how to select the option that’s most appropriate for the equipment you need.
We’re always passionate about helping breweries expand, 
is excited to participate in this years AVL Beer Expo in Asheville, NC this weekend. A member of our sales team will be volunteering at one of the pouring stations from 1-4 on Saturday.
The number of craft breweries in Virginia has more than doubled since 12. Our Commonwealth now has about 115 breweries, 260 wineries, and 20 craft distilleries. We’re ecstatic about the expansion. As one of the only local Virginia sources for large metal tanks and other essential brewing equipment, we’re trilled the craft brewing trend has finally taken off in our own backyard, the Old Dominion.
When you think of large scale containers designed to hold food, the first thing you should think of is stainless steel. Much of the equipment in the food and beverage industry is made with this steel, because stainless steel does not age, is resistant to corrosion, and has unique surface properties that are easy to clean. It’s also bright and shiny, which does actually provide a visual element that makes people feel like the device holding their food is clean, 
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