Digital Thread

Cat-Wood had upgraded their ERP system and wanted to incorporate machine data collection to be able to improve their estimating methodology. They wanted to ensure data accuracy on the time needed for each job to clarify pricing and understand the profit for each part manufactured. The ability to track this data would improve future quoting, increase profitability, and maximize equipment efficiency so they can be a good supplier for the Department of Defense (DoD).

Triangle Precision Automation and Certification

Triangle Precision contacted FastLane to see how they could leverage automation to improve efficiency and provide more capabilities to new and existing clients in the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. They also needed to renew their AS9100 and ITAR certifications. The certifications are critical to their business model since they are required for half of their business volume.

Boosting Efficiency and Capacity

Budde’s aerospace customer requested that they take on more work. To stay competitive and take on the additional work to support their defense clients, Budde needed to increase their machine capacity and improve the required first article reporting. Budde needed help refining their inspection docu

Ohio Defense Manufacturing Community Grant

Strengthening Ohio DoD supply chain with automation and technology.

Funding is available through the Ohio Defense Manufacturing Community, to offer expertise to support solutions to increase production capacity, improve product quality, implement new factory floor technologies and up-skill your workforce to support new technologies and equipment.

The goal is to keep Ohio manufacturers at the forefront of innovation to grow, succeed, and compete.