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Prismier A chicago-based Manufacturing company making from prototype to production. by providing comprehensive global manufacturing solutions.

Prismier is a leading vertically-integrated Mechanical Contract Manufacturer (MCM). Service offerings include Design & Engineering, Rapid Prototype thru Production of Sheet Metal Fabrication & Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Die Casting, and Assembly. Prismier’s Corporate Headquarters and New Product Introduction (NPI) Center is conveniently located in Bolingbrook, IL, just outside of Chicago and our global production facilities are located throughout the USA, China, and Mexico. Prismier serves the Mechanical Contract Manufacturer (MCM) needs of the individual entrepreneur or small business to the Fortune 500 Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) We help control and reduce total costs and create flexible supply chains that are responsive to volume variability.

10/23/2026

18 robots. 156 clamping points. One incredibly complex welding operation. 🤖

This automated automotive body welding system uses 18 ABB robots working in a coordinated sequence, with welding performed in two stages to reach different areas of the vehicle body.

A fascinating look at the precision, coordination, and engineering behind modern automotive manufacturing.

🎥 Video credit: Miloš Kučera

Great things happen when we work together! 🤝Behind every successful project is a team of people sharing ideas, solving p...
10/22/2026

Great things happen when we work together! 🤝

Behind every successful project is a team of people sharing ideas, solving problems, and working toward a common goal.

At Prismier, collaboration is at the heart of how we make manufacturing simpler for our customers.

10/21/2026

🚗 How does Tesla’s new Roadster defy gravity? The answer involves some fascinating engineering.

Tesla recently demonstrated its next-generation Roadster doing something extraordinary: driving upside down and launching itself into the air.

The secret? A combination of suction-generated downforce and compressed-gas propulsion.

Here’s how it works:

🔹 Suction system: Powerful fans extract air from beneath the vehicle, creating a pressure differential that effectively holds the car against the driving surface—even when upside down.

🔹 Cold-gas thrusters: Highly pressurized gas is released through strategically positioned nozzles, generating thrust that can propel the vehicle upward, forward or sideways.

🔹 Precision control: Electronically controlled valves regulate the release of gas, allowing the vehicle to make rapid adjustments to its movement and orientation.

The technology draws on aerospace engineering principles, including propulsion systems used in spacecraft.

While the Roadster isn’t capable of sustained flight, its ability to combine aerodynamic suction, compressed-gas propulsion and precision control is a remarkable demonstration of engineering innovation.

Sometimes the most extraordinary engineering comes from applying established scientific principles in entirely new ways.

🎥 Alvin Foo

10/20/2026

A little behind-the-scenes action from the Prismier shop floor. 🔧

Sometimes, the most satisfying part of sheet metal fabrication is seeing the finished cutouts come free.

Hector gives us a quick look at the process, demonstrating how easily the cut sections separate from the sheet.

A small moment in the manufacturing process, but one we thought was worth sharing!

10/19/2026

From precision movements to real-time decision-making, robotics continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Google’s robot is learning to play co****le, refining its movements through experience and demonstrating how AI and robotics can work together to tackle increasingly complex physical tasks.

It’s a fascinating glimpse into the future of automation.

What applications are you most excited to see next?

🎥 Video: Google

10/16/2026

The Engineering of Everyday Things: The Ballpoint Pen 🖊️

One click to write. Another to retract. Simple, right?

Behind that familiar clicking sound is a clever mechanical system of springs, cams, and precisely engineered components working together.

It’s a great example of how even the most ordinary objects rely on thoughtful engineering and precision manufacturing.

Take a look inside one of the most familiar tools we use every day.

🎥 Video credit: engineerguy (Bill Hammack) — How a Retractable Ballpoint Pen Works

10/15/2026

Why are spacecraft designed with blunt noses instead of pointed ones? 🚀

It might seem counterintuitive, but when a spacecraft re-enters Earth’s atmosphere, its blunt shape creates a shock wave that pushes the hottest compressed air away from its surface.

It’s a fascinating example of how a simple design decision can make an enormous difference in performance.

Sometimes, better engineering means challenging what seems intuitive.

🎥 Credit:

10/14/2026

A different approach to robotic motion. 🤖

This is the Tripteron, a three-axis parallel robot that uses a unique mechanical configuration to achieve movement in three dimensions.

Unlike traditional gantry systems, its parallel-linkage design offers an interesting approach to motion control, with potential applications in automation, precision positioning and large-format 3D printing.

It’s a fascinating example of how rethinking mechanical design can open up new possibilities.

Where do you see the most potential for this type of technology?

🎥 Credit: Zaber Technologies / CTO Robotics Media

10/13/2026

Big robot. Incredible precision. 🤖

Watch this ABB IRB 6700 change its orientation while keeping its Tool Center Point (TCP) fixed in space.

It’s a fascinating demonstration of industrial motion control, where multiple robotic joints work together to achieve remarkably precise movements.

A great example of the engineering behind modern automation!

🎥 Credit: Marcin Gwozdz

10/12/2026

What happens when engineers stop thinking about robots in terms of front, back, left and right? 🤖

Inspired by sea urchins, Duke University’s Argus explores an entirely different approach to robotic movement, using 20 telescoping legs and a design built around dynamic symmetry.

A fascinating example of biomimicry and unconventional engineering.

Sometimes the most interesting engineering solutions come from nature.

🎥 Credit: CTO ROBOTICS Media / Duke University

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1049 Lily Cache Lane, Unit B
Bolingbrook, IL
60440

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(630) 592-4515

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