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Facilitating Lean Manufacturing Through Modularity

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Rather than design its custom machines from the ground up for each job, the company estimates that it uses 90% stock modules, with the final 10% making up the customizations that determine whether a machine is suited to a complicated aerospace project, an energy application or another high-demand area. The Michigan company better knows U.S.

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CTG's Parts Washing Machine Supports Lean Manufacturing

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Photo Credit: Cleaning Technologies Group LLC Cleaning Technologies Group (CTG) introduces its Ransohoff LeanVeyor parts washing system, which is engineered for lean manufacturing while reducing floor space requirements and providing optimized cleaning and drying performance.