A close up view of a welding table is shown emphasizing etch lines on it.
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Value Engineering a Flagship Product Line: How to Save Time and Money

ByMohit Kamat

If your job is closely associated with product development, you’ve probably heard the term value engineering. I’ve had the opportunity to value engineer two flagship product lines in my career. These projects remain on my list of top 10 projects because of the impact they had on cost and time savings at both companies. For…

How to optimize laser efficiency by rounding sharp corners.
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How to optimize laser efficiency by rounding sharp corners.

ByMohit Kamat

If your workplace cuts sheet metal using a fiber laser or CNC plasma cutter, you know that time is literally money. Cutting faster means producing faster, and improving efficiency out of a shift. Most companies focus on operational improvements: reducing loading/unloading time, optimizing cut conditions, streamlining workflows, etc. But one often overlooked aspect is part…