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2025: Portable Solutions That Drove Results + What’s Coming in 2026
As we close out 2025, our 91st year in business, one thing remains unchanged. Since 1934, our focus has been on solving our customers’ greatest challenges through practical innovation. While the tools and technology have evolved, the mission has not: deliver solutions that reduce downtime, improve consistency, and make work easier for our customers.
2025 Highlights: Solving Real Manufacturing Challenges
Throughout 2025, we shared stories centered on real outcomes. Each focused on helping manufacturers remove bottlenecks and gain more control over their processes.
- Eliminate bottlenecks and boost efficiency with portable solutions in Work Faster AND Smarter: How Our Portable Solutions Solve Real Manufacturing Challenges
- Extend tool life and improve grip using advanced carbide application methods in
More Power, More Precision: How the Rocklinizer Has Evolved to Tackle Wear and Grip Challenges - Laser clean rust, coatings, oil, grease, and more with no chemicals or consumables and unparalleled mobility in
Introducing the LC/RR 2000: The Air-Cooled, Portable Powerhouse of Laser Cleaning - Solve serialization where the work happens using cordless, portable dot peen marking in Easy Serialization On The Go With the FlyMarker mini
- See how a simple, effective solution for wear protection can spread fast in
Rocklinizer Goes Viral: 2+ Million Views and Counting - Experience all of our products via our FABTECH video recap in
Rocklin Manufacturing at FABTECH 2025: Innovation, Tradition, and Recognition
Across these stories, the theme was consistent: fast, predictable results where you need them.
Industrial Guides Built for Real Decisions
In 2025, we also expanded our Industrial Guides to help manufacturers evaluate solutions with clarity and confidence, not guesswork.
- Industrial Part Marking Guide
Compare dot peen and laser marking options to support traceability, compliance, and throughput. - Portable Laser Cleaning Guide
Learn how laser cleaning removes rust, paint, and contaminants without media, chemicals, or added cleanup. - Tungsten Carbide Coating Guide
Understand electrospark deposition and how hard coatings extend tool life and reduce scrap. - Micro Welding Mold Repair Guide
Explore low-heat precision repair techniques that cut downtime and improve mold performance.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Solutions Built Around Results
As we move into 2026, our roadmap continues to be shaped by customer feedback and real production challenges. The focus remains on outcomes: higher uptime, fewer bottlenecks, and consistent quality.
Here’s what’s coming:
New heavy-duty Rocklinizer applicator
Built for thicker deposits and more demanding wear applications while maintaining the control and portability customers rely on.
Expanded LC/RR 2000 air-cooled platform
High-power laser cleaning without media or complex setup, helping teams clean and prep surfaces faster in a smaller footprint ideal for tight spaces and field service work.
New Markator laser marking units
High-precision laser marking that supports traceability, reduces errors, and integrates smoothly into production workflows.
Continued advancements in unique portable industrial solutions
From marking to coating to cleaning, each development is aimed at delivering the results you need while boosting your operational efficiency.
As we enter our 92nd year, the goal remains the same: solve real problems with practical solutions that help manufacturers work smarter. We look forward to continuing that work with you in 2026.
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