Insights
Deep dives into manufacturing trends, engineering decisions, management systems, and the cultural practices that support effective teams.
25 Aug 2026
How Drone Startups Can Prepare for Large-Scale Production
For several years now, I have been watching the development of the drone market as […]
13 Aug 2026
What Robotics CEOs Must Solve Before Mass Adoption Hits
In the last ten years, what I have seen robotics do is move away from […]
5 Aug 2026
The Real Bottleneck Slowing AI Robot Startup Growth
The AI robotics space is progressing rapidly. Each week, there seem to be new advancements […]
28 Jul 2026
The One Manufacturing Risk Most CEOs Still Underestimate
Over the years, one thing I've observed is that the risks manufacturing leaders are most […]
21 Jul 2026
Why Price-Driven Customers Hurt CNC Shops in the Long Run
After years in manufacturing, I know busy isn’t always growing. I've watched CNC shop owners run machines […]
16 Jul 2026
Why I Focus on Quality-Driven Customers, Not Price Buyers
As I've run DEK over many years, the same pattern has emerged in quoting cycles, […]
6 Jul 2026
Why We Still Fight for Manufacturing Despite the Pain
I have discussed the challenges of being in the manufacturing business many times before with […]
29 Jun 2026
Why Young People Should Consider a Career in Manufacturing
I have been told several times by young people working in professional capacities that manufacturing […]