Why the Wire Surface Matters
Have you ever counted how many companies touch a fastener before it exists? One continuous surface runs through all of it, and the coating on that surface decides more than a purchase order line suggests.
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What Engine Programs Are Waiting On
In aerospace and defense, the engine is usually the part everyone is waiting on. Here is what goes into it, and why the schedule is the hard part.
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Large OEMs Extend Long-Term Agreements with Manufacturers
In September 2025, STS Metals and Boeing announced an extended long-term supply agreement covering titanium rod, bar, and plate. That kind of agreement doesn't happen by accident.
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The Real Cost of Late Deliveries in Aerospace Manufacturing
Aerospace procurement teams are working against a backlog that does not allow for missed deliveries. Boeing's 737 MAX has nearly 5,000 unfilled orders as of…
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Meet the STS Metals Family: Built on trust, delivered with integrity.
There's a reason procurement managers keep our number on speed dial. When your primary supplier misses a deadline, you need someone who picks up the phone…
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