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  1. The Manufacturing Sweet Spot for Collaborative Robots
    Thanks to Andrew Peterson, a partner of ours at the NIST MEP National Network, for authoring this article about collaborative robots. Collaborative robots are increasingly attractive to manufacturers who require flexible solutions for their growing
  2. CNC Machine
    Buy with Confidence Using this Equipment Pre-Purchase Guide
    Before you purchase or otherwise acquire a piece of equipment, whether it be a CNC machine or a cell phone, there are a lot of things to consider.
  3. ISO 9001
    Why You Should Obtain Your ISO Certification
    Quality weighs heavily on a supplier’s purchasing decision. Manufacturers who can demonstrate quality have a powerful selling advantage because if a buyer perceives value, he or she can be persuaded to purchase a product, spend more, or repurchase from the seller.
  4. Henri Carette
    Meet Henri Carrette!
    We are excited to welcome Henri Carrette to the team as our summer engineering intern!
  5. Trevor Weinrich standing in front of Zeal sign
    Welcome Trevor Weinrich
    On today's blog we hear from MTS' newest employee Trevor Weinrich! He is ready to help organizations develop sustainable lean processes and create a strong culture of problem solvers!
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    What’s The Kentucky Lean Mission Trip All About?
    Our Annual Kentucky Lean Mission Trip was developed to expose manufacturing leaders in South Dakota to highly effective Lean strategies at some of the nation's leading manufacturing companies.
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    SDMTS Works With Local Manufacturers to Create Safe, Efficient Practices During Covid-19
    Businesses of all sizes and across industries have had to make changes in response to Covid-19. Manufacturers, many of which have been deemed essential, face their own set of stressors and challenges when it comes to these adaptations.
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    SDMTS Launches Lean Leadership Program for Supervisors
    On Tuesday, March 10, South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS) will kick off its first Lean Leadership for Supervisors program at the Yankton Chamber of Commerce.
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    Do you know “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?”
    The South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solution’s “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” video contest has brought together multiple schools, students, and youth organizations to tour and interview select South Dakota manufacturers in recent years.
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    Frequently Asked Questions
    Today we are going to tackle some of the most commonly asked questions we get when meeting with new people!