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How Paradigm Manufacturing is ensuring sustainable growth can meet the increasing needs of its customers
Founded in 1984 in a 500 squarefoot space in northern California under the name Paradigm Metals , Paradigm Manufacturing is experiencing rapid expansion . As the company celebrates its 40th anniversary it is experiencing unprecedented demand . This demand is driving a wave of growth which is enabling the company to expand its workforce , grow facilities and push the boundaries with innovative technological solutions . In fact , it ’ s about to break ground at a new 60,000 square-foot facility , expanding on its existing 10,000 square feet
Through the integration of artificial intelligence tools into complex manufacturing systems , these processes are being streamlined . The engineering department , for example , features an unusually high number of programming stations which enable a greater number of parts to be processed through the planning and engineering phase of production . These efficiencies are key to enabling faster production times to meet the scale of demand for semiconductors as well as other precision machined parts and sheet metals . As more industries require these types of high precision components the company ’ s portfolio of customers has grown to include medical equipment manufacturers , companies working in the defense industry and telecommunications outfits .
The equipment the company has invested in is also a key element of the success of this streamlining . This includes lasers that use fiber optic technology to cut all types of
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