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Sustainability in Manufacturing Report – 2023

Each year, Fictiv conducts a survey of industry leaders on a variety of topics related to manufacturing, including the current macroeconomic environment, productivity, technology, the global supply chain, and sustainability.

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2023 State of Manufacturing Report

Manufacturing organizations worldwide have faced and overcome incredible challenges in recent years. Yet the bullwhip effect of those issues remains in 2023. The present is marked by economic uncertainty and workforce challenges, but access to manufacturing technologies — especially those powered by artificial intelligence — is opening new pathways to success. Responding to macroeconomic forces […]

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2022 State of Manufacturing Report

Introduction The world is forever changed. The past two years have been exceptional in many ways, but workplaces and businesses have adapted and moved forward. The rise of remote work isn’t receding, and the need to invest in more resilient supply chains is greater than ever. And even as constraints have loosened, leaders know that […]

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Injection molding comes after prototyping, but do you know how the production process works?

When you’ve finished designing and prototyping your product, it’s time to scale up and start production. But injection molding is a complex undertaking, and to get your products to market quickly and cost-effectively, you need to know how the process works. In this guide you’ll learn about:  Planning production timelines, including mold design and machining  […]

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The Complete Guide to Designing Tight Tolerance Parts

Producing precision parts is difficult, and good designs will help ensure your suppliers deliver parts that meet your specifications. Our guide explains how to create designs and drawings that effectively communicate required tolerances and your design intent — while ensuring that your parts and assemblies fit and function correctly.  Download this ebook and you’ll learn:  […]

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From Parts to Product: Your Post-CNC Machining Secondary Operations Playbook

When you’ve finished CNC machining your components, the work’s far from over. Those raw machined parts may have the shape needed to function, but what if they don’t have the right finishes or material properties needed for the end product? That’s what post-machining processes are for! In this ebook you’ll learn: About the 3 types […]

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2021 State of Manufacturing Report

Discover insights from a survey of over 200 senior manufacturing decision makers.

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The Future of the Robotics Supply Chain is Digital

The robotics industry is poised to take advantage of the digital transformation that’s happening at every stage of the value chain. Digital manufacturing, supported by a highly vetted manufacturing network, has the power to accelerate development cycles for robotics companies in highly competitive markets by increasing supply chain sourcing efficiencies. Moving to a digitally-enabled supply […]

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The Future of the Healthcare Supply Chain is Digital

Healthcare’s digital evolution is real. It’s happening at every stage of the value chain in every segment of this critical space. Tightened development cycles, resilient supply chains that support rapid change while diminishing risk, and vigorous controls, certifications, and traceability models to ensure patient safety are important steps on a path to a viable healthcare […]

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IDC Case Study: Leveraging a Digital Quote-to-Order Platform in Manufacturing

According to IDC research, manufacturers able to establish flexible and resilient supply chains, innovate products, rapidly ramp up production, and create value from data-driven services will be among the winners in the “next normal.” This IDC Perspective provides a view of how manufacturing organizations can benefit from a digital quote-to-order platform. Such solutions offer lower […]