Weekly posts from the California team. Project files, honest comparisons, and the trade-off articles other brands won't write.
A practical procurement guide for business owners comparing CO2 and fiber laser engravers. Covers hidden fees, maintenance costs, time costs, and how to build a simple TCO spreadsheet to avoid budget overruns.
Keep reading →A quality control manager's first-hand account of specifying a laser system, revealing the critical difference between a perfect sample and consistent production -- a lesson from a $55,000 project.
Keep reading →An office administrator shares why chasing the lowest price on laser engravers like OMTech leads to higher costs in the long run, based on real procurement experience.
Keep reading →A packaging manager shares a story about losing a big contract by chasing the lowest carton bundling machine price, and how a focus on total cost and transparency changed their purchasing strategy forever.
Keep reading →A procurement manager compares the true cost of owning a UV laser cutter vs. alternatives for precision cutting, debunking common assumptions about setup costs and hidden fees.
Keep reading →A purchasing admin's first-hand comparison of guillotine shears, tandem press brakes, laser welder cutters, and metal plate rolling machines. Lessons from ordering for a busy metal fabrication shop, including hidden costs and setup pitfalls.
Keep reading →A procurement manager's perspective on why buying a heat press and printer bundle for sublimation often hides higher long-term costs compared to buying individually.
Keep reading →A procurement manager breaks down the hidden costs of budget laser engravers. Total Cost of Ownership explained with real numbers and a simple framework.
Keep reading →A procurement manager's deep dive into the hidden costs and assumptions behind buying a laser engraver. Why a 100W MOPA fiber laser isn't always the right move, and the one question you must ask before buying any laser.
Keep reading →An admin buyer’s practical checklist for setting up a new printer without costly mistakes, with real-world examples from the OMTech Aurora DTF Printer and 3D printer filament extruders.
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