Custom Powder Systems LLC

Happy 15 Years!

It’s perhaps a bit of an understatement to say the majority of our team are fans of science fiction... here are a few of our favorite things. (We wished we could have shared a few more, but we had to get to Tosche Station to pick up some power converters.) #MayTheFourthBeWithYou https://custom-powder.com/star-wars-engineering/

We appreciate your service Ben Biellier!

During World War II as all the boys were off to war, women stepped in and took up factory jobs. American women were working around the clock to make sure our troops had the tanks, jeeps, airplanes, and artillery needed to get the job done.

The Drum Massager from Custom Powder. Follow the link to a great video explaining exactly what a Drum Massager does.

Some of the greatest ideas in history came to life by writing them on a scrap of paper, the back of an envelope, or as you read in today’s story, on a House of Pies restaurant napkin.

Ever met an engineer who *didn't* have an interesting hobby??? We're going to start profiling some of our own, starting with our Senior VP of Products, Scott Heffern.

The great Leonardo da Vinci was often referred to as the original renaissance man. A term that has come to mean a person of many talents. Because of the uniqueness of our industry, we look for people who are not only highly skilled in their own field, but who also look for possibilities where others see none.

We’ve taken a special interest in the current (and often heated) debate to introduce art into the concerted efforts for more primary and secondary education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). It's an argument worth considering. https://www.custom-powder.com/should-stem-evolve-into-stea/

As we continue to develop our reputation for aseptic isolation, we’ve learned a thing or two about containing negative pressure and its many forms. Today, we're addressing burnout.

There is a long-standing tradition between engineers and their love of cats. Maybe it's a fascination with how they always seem to land on their feet. With June 4th, being National Hug Your Cat Day, it's the ideal time to celebrate cats, engineers, and the relationship that they have together.

Changing human behavior is, perhaps, the most complex of problems. That’s why we loved this short presentation from Dan Pink on emotionally intelligent signage. The basis of Dan's presentation is that a sign is more effective if it caters to or encourages someone's emotions. https://www.custom-powder.com/better-mousetraps-the-art-o/

In just over two years, Dylan has gone from pushing a broom to traveling the world, fixing problems and interacting with customers.