ERP manufacturing integration is Part 5 of the "Inside Our Metal Fabrication Automation Strategies" series.

ERP Manufacturing Integration—Connecting the Dots in Production Flow

The Moment We Realized We Needed Something More Before Space Age Electronics decided on ERP manufacturing integration, we had one of those days every manufacturer dreads.  It started with a rush order. The job was big, high-profile, and urgent enough that every other project on the floor felt the ripple. But halfway through, we hit a wall—literally. Our bending cell…

Temporary Linear Heat Detection for Active Job Sites

Temporary Linear Heat Detection: Code-Compliant Fire Safety for Job Sites Without Permanent Systems

Temporary Environments Still Require Permanent Attention to Fire Risk  Construction projects, retrofits, and hot work areas rarely wait for permanent fire protection systems to be in place. Yet regulatory bodies like NFPA, OSHA, and local AHJs make clear: fire risk demands active detection, even in temporary spaces. Space Age Electronics knows one of the top solutions to this jump this hurdle…

Beacon temporary detection and notification system in operation on an active job site.

Beacon Temporary Detection and Notification: Practical Fire Safety for Dynamic Job Sites

Construction Sites Demand Reliable Fire Safety  Fire safety on a construction site can’t rely on fixed infrastructure or reactive systems. With multiple crews, evolving layouts, and ever-present hazards, teams need reliable solutions that move with the job. That’s where Beacon temporary detection and notification comes in.  Marketed by Space Age Electronics, Beacon is a portable fire alert and evacuation solution that…

Blanking automation and how it support downstream workflow.

Blanking Automation—Smarter Starts for Streamlined Fabrication

Blanking Automation Starts Everything Right  In fabrication, everything flows from your first cut. At Space Age Electronics, we’ve learned that if blanking automation doesn’t work flawlessly, nothing else can. Precision bends? Reliable welds? On-time final assembly? They all depend on the accuracy and efficiency of the blanking stage. That’s why we’ve invested time, tech, and talent into making blanking smarter—not…

2025 NFPA Conference & Expo welcome banner

2025 NFPA Conference & Expo Takeaways

Compliance Meets Capability at the 2025 NFPA Conference You may have attended the 2025 NFPA Conference & Expo for any number of reasons: networking with industry professionals, future-focused ideas, or real-world applications for the fire and life safety space, to name a few. If you were like our Space Age Electronics team, you found this year’s event delivered. It was…

Fire Protection OEM Partner Strategies for Efficiency in a Changing Market

A Manufacturer’s Perspective on Industry Shifts,  Emerging Opportunities, and Strategic Partnerships By: Kyle Jarvenpaa The fire & life safety systems industry is experiencing significant change and fast. Consolidation, construction shifts, and increased private equity investment are reshaping the playing field. These developments offer new opportunities that require a fire protection OEM partner willing to adapt, standardize, and invest in strategic partnerships…

Scalable Fire Protection Solutions

Introducing Launch Pad by Space Age Electronics The fire protection industry is evolving fast—and so are the challenges that integrators face. Whether you’re launching a new company or need scalable fire protection solutions for your current operations, having access to the right resources can mean the difference between steady growth and getting left behind. Space Age Electronics proudly to introduces…

Beam smoke detection system for LA Federal Courthouse

How a Beam Smoke Detection System Secured the LA Federal Courthouse

When it comes to protecting large, architecturally significant buildings, traditional smoke detection methods often fall short. That’s why the beam smoke detection system has become the go-to solution for challenging environments—especially when paired with trusted experts who understand both the technology and the application. One standout example? The installation of FFE’s Fireray® 5000 beam smoke detection system in the dramatic…