Looking Back, Moving Forward
Harvest opened in 1995 as a one-person, one-machine, home-based business. Over the next few years, the company began serving numerous small to midsized companies throughout North America, as well as large-scale clients such as Ryobi Power Tools, GE Fanuc Automation, General Motors, Whirlpool, and Hasbro. Today, Harvest is a supplier to thousands of customers worldwide and is certified as an ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100b manufacturer.
Now, Harvest Technologies has reached another milestone in its efforts to maintain its distinction as one of North America's preeminent additive manufacturing service bureaus with its expansion at a new location in the Belton Business Park.
"We have been very fortunate to be able to grow and expand given the current economy," CEO David K. Leigh said. "This new facility has enabled us to gain critical efficiencies in current operations and has set the stage for future production growth. It reinforces our commitment to and leadership in advanced additive manufacturing."
This new relocation and expansion comes as Harvest Technologies celebrates its 15th anniversary as a part of the additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping industry.
"We applaud their success throughout their 15 years of operation in the community and are very pleased that they chose Belton," stated Tommy Baker, Executive Director of the Belton Economic Development Corporation.
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Facility Enhancement Overview
Along with the move to a new location, Harvest has also invested in several new components that will enhance our product and service offerings.
The post-processing and finishing shop has been redesigned for efficiency, and is equipped with a bank of Laminar flow systems for area-wide dust containment. The sensitive resin-based stereolithography systems have been segregated into a separate manufacturing clean-room environment with subdivided dry and wet labs to prevent cross-contamination with the powder-based laser sintering systems. Additionally, a high-end climate controlled paint booth for painting and clear coating has been installed. A restricted access area has been constructed and is accessible only by authorized personnel with security clearance for handling highly confidential military and commercial prototypes as well as production components.
Harvest's newly reconfigured facility also includes a suspended cable management system with custom designed cable harnesses built in-house to efficiently route electricity, electronic data, and coolant to its fleet of 20+ additive manufacturing machines and equipment. The office area includes two separate conference rooms and glass-front management offices for an open look and feel.
Together, these new improvements and additions will allow Harvest to build upon its reputation as a distinguished additive manufacturer and service provider. |
