Author: Robby Pires-Sturm
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Hill Engineering Achieves CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment Compliance
Hill Engineering is proud to announce that we recently cleared the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment, an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to maintaining strong cybersecurity practices and protecting sensitive information. Developed by the Department of Defense, the CMMC program is designed to ensure defense contractors properly safeguard sensitive, unclassified information.…
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New Video Explaining the Contour Method Residual Stress Measurement Technique
Understanding residual stress is essential to predicting how manufactured components will perform in the real world. To help engineers and manufacturers better understand one of the industry’s most powerful measurement techniques, Hill Engineering has released a new video exploring the Contour Method for residual stress measurement in detail. The Contour Method provides a two-dimensional map…
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Utah Office Hosts 2026 Bruce Anderson Golf Tournament
The annual Bruce Anderson Golf Tournament returned to Schneider’s Riverside Golf Course, just outside Hill Air Force Base, on July 15, bringing together folks from Hill Engineering and the community for a day of friendly competition and remembrance. Held each year in honor of the late Bruce Anderson, a former member of the Hill Engineering…
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Site Highlight: Rapid Forge Design® – Streamline Closed-Die Forging Design with Advanced Software
Welcome to our Website Spotlight Series, where we’re highlighting key pages and resources available on the Hill Engineering website. In this edition, we’re featuring Rapid Forge Design® (RFD)—an innovative software solution that helps manufacturers streamline the closed-die forging design process. Rapid Forge Design automates many of the time-consuming steps involved in creating forging die designs.…
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Meet Mike Prime: Pioneer of Contour Method Residual Stress Testing
When discussing residual stress measurements, few names are as influential as Mike Prime. A recognized expert in the behavior of metals under extreme conditions, Mike has made significant contributions to engineering, manufacturing, and materials science throughout his career. After attending UC Berkeley where he studied under one of the leaders in the residual stress community,…
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Milestone 10th Anniversary at Gold Canal Facility
Last week, we highlighted a legacy post celebrating our first anniversary at (what was our) new location in Rancho Cordova. Today, we’re updating that post for the milestone Tenth Anniversary on Gold Canal Drive! Originally, we moved into our current location due to an increased demand for office, laboratory, and storage space. For years, our…
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Hill Engineering Hosts Family-Friendly Board and Video Game Party Night
Hill Engineering recently traded residual stress measurements for friendly competition, hosting a lively board and video game night for team members and their families. The event brought colleagues together outside work hours (though still in the office), creating a relaxed atmosphere filled with camaraderie and a little bit of rivalry. Guests enjoyed plenty of pizza…
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Legacy Post: USAF Damage Tolerance Design Philosophy
In the early days of aviation, the concept of fatigue life was not a prime consideration in design. Aircraft did not typically have a long service life and were designed based on ultimate strength. Early aircraft failures occurred due to component/system failures, combat damage, and pilot error. Aircraft did not typically last long enough for…
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Hill Engineering Looks Ahead to Residual Stress Technology Conference 2026 in Quebec City
Hill Engineering is looking forward to the Residual Stress Technology Conference 2026, taking place September 28 through October 1 in Quebec City, Canada. This dynamic event brings together engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the latest advances in residual stress science and their impact on material performance. RSTC 2026 marks an important evolution in…
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Legacy Post: How Tensile Testing Works: A Brief Introduction to Material Strength Testing (Aug 2017)
A tensile test is a standard method used by material scientists and engineers to determine important material strength and ductility properties. For example, tensile tests can be used to measure the yield strength of a material, which is defined as the stress at which a material begins to deform plastically. Hill Engineering has ample experience…