The search for a manufacturing partner often begins with metrics like lead time that allow for an easy comparison between suppliers. But after decades in business here at Polyhistor International, we’ve learned that successful partnerships are built on far more than just a single number. Consider the story of one of our repeat customers: they […]
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Tackling Tight Deadlines: How Polyhistor Delivered Critical Parts Over a Holiday Weekend
A few years ago, as Independence Day approached, our plans mirrored those of millions of other Americans: We expected a relaxing long weekend full of fireworks and grilling. Suddenly, a defense contractor contacted us with an urgent request: they needed parts within five days—including the holiday weekend. The contractor was a long-time partner, and we […]

Partnering for Precision: Two Decades of Excellence in Defense Manufacturing
At Polyhistor International, we are proud of our success in partnering with a diverse range of customers. Our ability to assist with product development and our extensive manufacturing capabilities set us apart as a versatile partner to any sector. From medical to lighting, from signage to automotive, we enjoy tackling the challenges that come with […]

Get Faster, More Accurate Quotes with Polyhistor’s Online Portal
The quoting process may not be the most exciting part of manufacturing, but it’s one of the most critical steps to ensuring project success. At Polyhistor International, we understand how important it is to provide fast, accurate, and transparent quotes to keep your project moving forward. That’s why we’ve developed an online quoting portal designed […]

The True Value of Polyhistor as a Manufacturing Partner
At Polyhistor, we believe we’re a bit different from other manufacturers and CNC machine shops. And that difference shows up even in the terminology we use – we like to think of everyone we do business with as our partner instead of just a “customer.” But is there really a distinction, or are these just […]

The Subtle, Significant Benefits Of Our Reused Packaging
Many of our customers are familiar with Polyhistor’s engineering experience and expertise as a precision machine shop. However, we also like to highlight some of the smaller things they may not realize about Polyhistor. We are excited to showcase our reusable packaging, our waste reduction efforts, and the subtle but significant benefits these initiatives offer […]

Bringing Creativity and Ingenuity to Product Engineering Services
At Polyhistor, we take pride in devising solutions to problems that customers might not even know existed. While other manufacturers prefer a straight and easy path forward, we enjoy navigating the many challenges associated with product engineering services. You’ll never hear the words, “It can’t be done” from us. Instead, we’ll find a better way […]

Laser Cutting: A Versatile Capability with Many Creative Applications
Laser cutting is a versatile manufacturing capability known for its speed and precision. It’s ideal for anything from prototyping to high-volume production. At Polyhistor, we offer in-house laser cutting and laser engraving services from our precision machine shop in Jacksonville, Florida. Versatile Laser Cutting Capabilities When customers need laser cutting services, we rely on two […]

Cost-Reduction Strategies Engineers May Not Consider
There are tremendous opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs for almost every project. The key is to consider and implement cost-saving strategies as early as possible—beginning with engineering design. Keep It Simple: Cost-Saving Product Design Tips Much of the cost to manufacture a product is directly related to how it is designed, assembled, and packaged. Polyhistor’s […]

Material Spotlight: Aluminum, a Feature-Rich Material
Aluminum is second only to steel in popularity, and it’s easy to see why! Pure aluminum is plentiful, comprising 8% of the Earth’s crust. In its many alloyed forms, aluminum’s unique properties make it a top choice for a wide range of industries and applications. Let’s explore further. Advantages of Aluminum in Manufacturing At Polyhistor, […]