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Manufacturing hasn’t been the same since 1979.
In the last 47 years, U.S. manufacturing has lost nearly 7 million jobs. That’s 35% fewer people working in the industry.
June 1979 · Peak19.55M
September 202612.65M
Seasonally adjusted · Selected observations, 1979–2026
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We guide the process, review quality, and give practical feedback to improve your parts. When you need a manufacturing partner, we work with world-class machine shops to get the work done.
Expertise behind every part.
Explore the processes we can help you plan, source, and improve.
Improve Production.
Lower costs and shorter lead times. Results from our team’s work at Astranis and Motus Labs.
01Plan the Operation
Start with what you need to make, how many, and when. Decide what belongs in-house and what to outsource, then map the equipment, people, and budget required.
A practical plan for your shop.
02Find the Right Space
Find industrial space with the power, access, and room your operation needs. Plan machine placement, utilities, material flow, and inspection areas before the buildout.
A facility that fits the work.
03Equip the Floor
Source and procure the machines, tooling, and inspection equipment. Coordinate installation and setup so the equipment is ready for the parts you need to make.
A shop equipped for your production needs.
04Build the Team
Define the roles and hire the people to run the shop. Put responsibilities, training, and day-to-day processes in place as the team grows.
The people and working practices to run the floor.
05Get Production Running
Run the first parts, check dimensions, and work through the issues. Establish repeatable processes and quality checks, then improve cycle times and capacity as orders grow.
A production operation ready to take on the next build.
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hardware built.
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