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Photo Chemical Machining, also known as Photo Etching, is a chemical milling process used to produce highly complex, thin metal parts with intricate details that cannot be obtained via other machining methods. The photo etching process utilizes etchants to dissolve away unwanted portions of metal, so the process does not affect the temper of the ra...

As part of the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition's (PNDC) advocacy efforts, Mitch Zoch & NW Etch recently hosted Congressman Derek Kilmer for a Round Table discussion with other area business leaders from the PNDC. The open dialogue included Washington DC updates, and what could be done to improve the ability of local business owners to offer...

Not only does NW Etch know their way around metal, they also know how to receive one! An award, that is. On February 17th, 2016 NW Etch welcomed some unexpected guests. The visitors happened to be Congressman Derek Kilmer and Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator from the Small Business Administration. Their visit was a celebratory one, as NW Etch w...

NW Etch has proudly been invited back to discuss the Advantages of Photochemical Machining (PCM) for intricate thin metal parts at the 15th Annual AmCon Design & Contract Manufacturing Expo. Come visit our booth #111 on February 16th or 17th at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Expect free admission, free attendee parking, free seminars, and ...

On July 10th, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber held the 2015 New Tacoma Awards to recognize business organizations and individuals making outstanding contributions to the revitalization of downtown Tacoma. The community provides the nominations for the awards, recognizing these 5 key areas of contribution to the community for 2015: Popham Award: Aw...

When Two Beers Brewing Company of Seattle needed a marketing touch that would help them stand out and support their brand, they looked to NW Etch's photo chemical machining process.  A Special Touch​ NW Etch was chosen to create a commemorative tag for Two Beers Brewing Company's Fall Alta Series "Overhang" Imperial Porter. The limited release...

Northwest Etch National Business Development Manager Mitch Zoch's answer to what Northwest Etch does? Whether it's in reply to someone familiar with photo chemical machining or outside the industry, Mitch explains, "We have fun every day, due to the people and concepts we get to work with." Projects like the Eliza Light reinforce why Northwest Etch...

Nick Herzog and Mitch Zoch of Northwest Etch will attend the Seattle Chamber's 10th Annual All-Chamber Business After Hours event this Wednesday, September 24, at The Foundry by Herban Feast at 3200 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134. from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. NW Etch looks forward to networking with other local business professionals, and spreading t...

Northwest Etch looks forward to exhibiting at Design2Part, a popular design and contract manufacturing trade show in Santa Clara, CA. The trade show will take place on May 21-22 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Northwest Etch will be occupying booth #113. This will be a great opportunity for Northwest Etch to spread the word about our metal et...

Northwest Etch is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at a popular manufacturing trade show in Pasadena, CA, on October 9 and 10 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Northwest Etch will be occupying booth number 234, where we will take advantage of the opportunity to get the word out about our metal etching and photo chemical machining ser...