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Manufacturing in FocusQuality at the Connection PointFasTest

Manufacturing in Focus

Quality at the Connection Point

FasTest

FasTest Inc. manufactures a wide range of quick-test connectors and valves that enable equipment manufacturers to verify the quality of their products by testing for leaks. The company’s custom solutions and catalogue of patented innovative products are capable of creating an instant, reliably-sealed, leak-free connection to nearly any type of fitting or port.

Manufacturing in FocusSecurity as CultureProtecting IP in the Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing in Focus

Security as Culture

Protecting IP in the Manufacturing Industry

If you take a close look at all the many gadgets and electronic devices that fit into your daily life you’ll likely find that an exceedingly large number of them are made in China. This probably won’t surprise you, as offshore manufacturing has been a staple of the North American electronics market for almost fifty years. Beyond electronic gizmos, you’ll also find that toys, clothes, even some food products are being manufactured in low-cost foreign regions. This has been a prevailing reality for a very long time, but things are about to change.

Manufacturing in FocusWorking SmarterAI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing

Manufacturing in Focus

Working Smarter

AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing

A key goal of any successful manufacturing operation is a continual drive toward improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process. Traditionally, this has been accomplished through the adoption of lean production principles, waste reduction using the Six Sigma approach, and similar productivity solutions. These systems have been widely incorporated throughout the manufacturing industry and have significantly improved product quality, production speeds, and perhaps most importantly, the safety of those working in manufacturing plants.

Manufacturing in FocusNo Holes In This BucketThe Bucket Shop

Manufacturing in Focus

No Holes In This Bucket

The Bucket Shop

The Bucket Shop is a canadian company based in Timmins, Ontario that specializes in the manufacture and repair of buckets and truck boxes for the mining industry. After thirty years in business, the company has grown to be an indispensable asset to its customers in the Timmins Mining Camp and beyond.

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