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When manufacturing tolerances shrink to the micron, and part geometries become increasingly complex, the margin for measurement error disappears.

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The cornerstone of efficient industrial and facility management, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) cover all activities related to e

For many hundreds of years, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has summarized the predominant approach to process operation.

I am a longtime admirer of George Spencer-Brown’s “Laws of Form.” In this article, I explore how his notion of reentry helps illuminate the paradoxes and blind spots

There’s an old army saying, “No plan survives first contact with the enemy.”

The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is a leading-edge resource facility dedicated to driving innovation and advancing manufacturing technologies.

When I talk with maintenance leaders, I hear urgency. Pressure is mounting. They’re being asked to cut costs, attract skilled workers, and embrace AI—and fast. Yes, pressure turns coal into diamonds. But constant pressure can wear down even the best teams.

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