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Indian Aircraft Manufacturing Company Raphe mPhibr Revolutionizes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Innovation with Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform helped Raphe mPhibr reduce prototype development time from years to three months. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform integrates design, simulation and collaboration, supporting in-house design and manufacturing

The Next Evolution of Configure-to-Order in Manufacturing

Static bills of materials, disconnected tools, and manual workflows limit scalability. They slow timelines, erode margins, and make it harder to manage increasing product complexity across the lifecycle.

Top 4 Complaint Management Challenges and How To Solve Them

Not only is effective complaints management good business practice, complaints management is also a compliance requirement for companies that adhere to ISO standards or are regulated by the FDA.

Overcoming the pilot-to-production cost barrier with Edge AI

During pilots, you have all the resources—engineers, servers, hardware—and you'll make it work because you're putting your utmost attention on it. But when you try to replicate that across 100, 200, or 500 locations, it falls on its face.

Rewriting the Rules of Scalable Manufacturing

The project, which fused AM-driven computational design with production-grade investment casting, successfully scaled an intricately engineered part from tens to thousands per day — all without compromising performance, cost-efficiency, or sustainability.

Upgrade Your Mezzanine Flooring While Avoiding Timely and Costly Replacement

Mezzanine floors are important in many facilities. They provide extra space for storage or work without taking up more ground space. However, they often face heavy use from equipment and people. Over time, this can cause the floor to wear down.

Battery Manufacturer Cuts Scrap by 90% and Streamlines Prototyping

Lithos has now built a repeatable system through PICO to speed up prototyping, minimize losses, and ensure every change is intentional, traceable, and scalable.

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5 Signs it's Time to Hire a Fractional CFO

For many small to mid-sized manufacturers, hiring a full-time CFO isn’t economically feasible. That’s where a fractional CFO—a part-time, high-level financial expert—can step in to transform the business.

Leading with Limits

Through diligent education and awareness of this evolving landscape, businesses and their partners can thrive by using emerging technologies and position themselves competitively.

COMPOSITE CONDUCTOR CORES ENABLE AMERICAN POWER MODERNIZATION

Surging electrical demand from AI-enabling data centers and increased urban power consumption, as well as vast renewable energy production, require upgraded electrical infrastructure.

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Fixture Plates, Tooling Plates, And Modular Fixtures: Foundations Of Precision In CNC Machining

In CNC machining, precision and repeatability are non-negotiable. To consistently produce high-quality parts, not only do the machine and cutting tools matter, but the method of workholding plays a crucial role. This is where fixture plates, tooling plates, and modular fixtures come into the picture.

Xiaomi YU7 EV Unveiled: Powered by Cutting-Edge SMT Production Line Technology

Xiaomi's YU7 electric vehicle redefines EV manufacturing with advanced SMT production lines. Discover how precision, efficiency, and automation drive this breakthrough, setting new standards for quality. Learn more at smtmachineline.com!

Optimizing SMT Budgets: How to Choose the Ideal Reflow Oven for Your Production Line

Unlock full reflow oven cost transparency-understand hidden costs and ROI with our in-depth buyer's guide! From sticker price to energy bills, we've broken down reflow oven investments so you can budget smarter.

Getek Launches CHEMSORB-R Chemical Filter for Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) Removal

Advanced Modular MAU Filtration Solution Aimed at Enhancing ESG Compliance in High-Tech and Cleanroom Environments

Fiber laser vs CO₂ laser: Which one should you choose for your cutting needs?

In the field of metal processing, equipment decisions directly determine the competitiveness of enterprises in the next ten years. When faced with the technical route competition between fiber laser and CO₂ laser, the choice is not only about the equipment itself, but also involves core operating indicators such as energy consumption cost, material adaptability, and maintenance efficiency. As a technological pioneer in the field of industrial lasers, YiHai Laser will use data-driven power to break myths and reveal the true performance boundaries of the two technologies.

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