Manufacturing Automation
3 articles
Manufacturing AutomationJun 28, 2026Jun 286 min
Laser Cutting Workflow: Measuring and Removing the Real Bottleneck
Cutting speed is one of seven places the hours go. A simple way to measure your own workflow and find which stage is actually limiting output.
Manufacturing AutomationMay 03, 2026May 038 min
Laser Cut Part Accuracy: A Practical Quality Control Guide
A machine's positioning specification and the tolerance you can hold on a finished part are different numbers. Here is how to build quality control around the gap.
Manufacturing AutomationJan 11, 2026Jan 115 min
Scaling Laser Cutting Capacity: Where Automation Actually Helps
A second machine is the most expensive way to add capacity, not the first. Here is the order to work through before spending capital, and what each step costs in discipline.