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The Hidden Costs of Supply Chain Unpredictability: A Recap

Unpredictability and disruption in the supply chain world are often thought about, yet rarely prepared for. With the global spread of COVID-19, manufacturing has changed dramatically over the last few months, and it seems as if there’s no end in sight.  Last week, we hosted a webinar on the Hidden Costs of Supply Chain Unpredictability, […]

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Industrial AI in Manufacturing: Applications, Adoption, and What Engineers Need to Know

Artificial intelligence in manufacturing is a grouping of distinct technologies applied across a wide range of production contexts—from computer vision systems inspecting parts on a moving line, to physics-informed AI accelerating structural simulation, and demand-sensing models optimizing supply chain inventory. The term “industrial AI” has emerged to describe the specific subset of these applications that […]

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Design for Sustainability (DFS): A Guide for Engineering More Eco-Friendly Products

We want the products we design to last—to perform reliably, win market adoption, and deliver long-term value. But it’s not ideal if they last forever in a landfill, or negatively impact the planet we depend on.  That balance is at the heart of sustainable product design. As environmental awareness grows and regulations become more stringent, […]

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Material Traceability in Manufacturing: A Guide for Engineers and Procurement Teams

When a manufacturing customer requests a material certificate, they’re really asking multiple questions at once: was this material tested, did it meet the standard, and is this the actual material used to make my part? These questions need a clear, documented answer. In practice, the gap between them is where things go wrong. Material traceability—the […]

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Reverse Engineering for Industrial MRO Parts 

How to Restore Production Continuity for Legacy Systems Facing Component Obsolescence Industrial equipment doesn’t fail on schedule. A damaged bracket, worn housing, obsolete fixture, or discontinued machine component can bring production to a halt—especially when replacement parts are no longer available from the original manufacturer. For companies operating aging industrial equipment, robotics systems, aerospace hardware, […]

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What are MRO Parts? Definition, Examples, and Sourcing Strategies

MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) parts are the replacement components, spare parts, and consumables used to keep manufacturing equipment and facilities running. While they are not part of the final product, MRO parts directly impact uptime, maintenance efficiency, and overall production reliability. Effective MRO sourcing ensures that critical components are available when needed—reducing downtime, controlling […]

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