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Test Gen Evolution

03/17/2026

Every control panel built by Design Ready Controls undergoes a structured testing process to ensure that every wire is landed, every component is properly connected, and the panel is operating…[more]

2026 Control Panel Technology Expo

02/24/2026

Recap: 2026 Control Panel Technology Expo Earlier this month, Design Ready Controls hosted our second annual Control Panel Technology Expo, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence at the Frozen Edge. The mission…[more]

Nesting

02/09/2026

Laser nesting is the process where we place flattened parts on a flattened sheet of material and take into consideration the machine time, material efficiency, downstream processes and product due…[more]

ERP Software Upgrade

01/30/2026

Over the past several months, our organization successfully completed one of its more ambitious technology initiatives to date: a full enterprise resource planning (ERP) software upgrade. This upgrade was needed…[more]

Building Quality into Every Control Panel

01/16/2026

At Design Ready Controls, quality is a top priority and not just a checkpoint at the end of production. The average control panel contains over one million potential points of…[more]

Core Values

12/18/2025

At Design Ready Controls, our One Company, Multiple Locations is a culture and mindset - the baseline for where the performance of our organization and team begins. Within that, how…[more]

Veterans Day

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we proudly pause to honor and express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering dedication and sacrifice.…[more]

Manufacturing Heroes 2025

10/16/2025

It’s a privilege to be part of an industry that serves as the backbone of the United States—manufacturing. Even more rewarding is the chance to work alongside some of the…[more]

Intern Spotlight: Katherine Kastner

08/27/2025

Katherine Kastner School/Degree: Bethel University | Major in Business; Marketing & Finance Internship: Marketing Intern I am from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and will be a senior at Bethel University, where…[more]

Intern Spotlight: Jack Christiaansen

08/20/2025

Jack Christiaansen School/Degree: University of Minnesota | Major in Mechanical Engineering Internship: EarthScout - Field Service Intern Jack is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota studying Mechanical Engineering.…[more]