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Our Commitment to Lean: A 25% Reduction in Test Stand Lead Time

What happens when the Lean fundamentals drive engineering & manufacturing innovation? Re:Build Manufacturing emerges—a powerful force reshaping American industry with cutting-edge strategies and collaborative excellence. Founders Jeff Wilke and Miles Arnone, both MIT Leaders for Manufacturing alumni, are at the forefront of this transformation. Jeff, the architect behind Amazon Prime, led Amazon’s consumer business for 20 years, while Miles applied Lean principles as an Operating Partner in a private equity setting. Their expertise gave rise to our 16 Principles, with the 15th focused exclusively on Lean and continuous improvement. Discover how Re:Build Manufacturing is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and advancing efficiency and innovation.

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Our Commitment to Lean: A 25% Reduction in Test Stand Lead Time

What happens when the Lean fundamentals drive engineering & manufacturing innovation? Re:Build Manufacturing emerges—a powerful force reshaping American industry with cutting-edge strategies and collaborative excellence. Founders Jeff Wilke and Miles Arnone, both MIT Leaders for Manufacturing alumni, are at the forefront of this transformation. Jeff, the architect behind Amazon Prime, led Amazon’s consumer business for 20 years, while Miles applied Lean principles as an Operating Partner in a private equity setting. Their expertise gave rise to our 16 Principles, with the 15th focused exclusively on Lean and continuous improvement. Discover how Re:Build Manufacturing is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and advancing efficiency and innovation.

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What Is an Electrolyzer?

Hydrogen, the gaseous material that creates water when it reacts with oxygen, is an abundant resource with applications ranging from fertilizers in the agriculture sector to the power source for electricity-producing fuel cells. As most operations for producing hydrogen aren’t environmentally friendly because they involve burning fossil fuels, those interested

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The Pressure Vessel Design and Repair Checklist

The process of requesting a pressure vessel design or repair does not have to be high-pressure. At Re:Build Optimation, our mission is to provide a high-quality pressure vessel tailored to your requirements while ensuring a hassle-free experience for your business. When designing or repairing a pressure vessel, it’s crucial to

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Safety Talks: A Thousand Days Without Lost Time Injury

In 2019, the construction sector reported a staggering 79,660 injuries, shedding light on the pervasive risk of accidents in industrial environments. Additionally, in 2022, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, with 1,184,200 of these cases leading to days away from work, according to the Bureau of Labor

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The Basics of Piping Design

Re:Build Optimation Technology provides expert design and engineering consulting services to optimize our clients’ processes and address their complex equipment issues. We will work closely with you from concept through implementation to thoroughly understand your needs and turn your designs into reality. As part of our capabilities, we offer quality

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Skilled Trades Are An Important Part of America’s Future

Skilled Trades Are An Important Part of America’s Future

The labor shortage of skilled tradesmen in pipefitting, welding, electrical and machinists is well-documented throughout the United States. Older generations of skilled tradesmen are entering retirement much faster than they can be replaced. One statistic indicates that over 50 percent of skilled-trade workers in the U.S. are 50 years old

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The One Thing That Can Make or Break Your Capital Project

Communication is one of the most significant factors in any kind of successful venture. Whether it’s operating a business or executing a capital project, communication among team members and between stakeholders is critical. Clarifying understanding, and enabling trust and confidence, are just a few of the critical benefits of optimized

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How to Know When to Say No to a Project

Sometimes, the right thing to do is say “no” and walk away.

When you are in business, especially in sales, the object is to win or sell as many jobs as you can, but sometimes it is better to turn down the opportunity if it is not a good

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Safety Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Just this past weekend a worker died in the Alberta oil sands region near Fort McMurray. We can take lessons from this tragedy and remind ourselves to study our practices to ensure that corners are not cut and best practices are employed to assure workplace safety. This blog post speaks

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Industry 4.0 – What is the Return on Investment?

During the past decade, the Internet of Things has been steadily advancing and becoming a part of our lives. We get texts from our cars when the tire pressure is low or suggesting we should stop and buy another gallon of windshield washer fluid. We can turn on the oven

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Asking the Right Questions During the Bid Process

Sometimes it is not what you say, but how you say it. In the engineering services world, we live by requirements (what you say – or write). Sometimes we create the requirements for or with our clients, and other times we write a proposal in response to the requirements and

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3 Ways to Measure the Value of Automation and Process Optimization

Reading an industry insight report recently, I recognized a condition that plagues many companies operating in today’s manufacturing markets: Change, Complexity, and Costs are so dynamic in ways and at speeds previously unequaled. How can our clients keep up with such challenging factors while achieving their goals and maintaining their

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Change Management for Controls Systems with Git

It is difficult to search software titles for very long without coming across something being sourced by a Git server (such as GitHub). As the default workflow for over 10 million software developers, coupled with the recent announcement that Google Code is being retired, there seems to be every reason

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Apprenticeships: A long history and a bright future

November 11-17, 2019 is National Apprenticeship Week. National Apprenticeship Week was established four years ago by the US Department of Labor, and we’re glad to see more formal recognition of starting careers in the skilled trades. Re:Build Optimation has a strong apprenticeship program that was established twelve years ago and

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What Are Hydrogen Separation Membranes?

If you’re interested in optimizing your hydrogen production operations with hydrogen separation membranes or related process technology, the experts at Re:Build Manufacturing LLC are here to help with imaginative ideas that drive efficiency, profits, and scalable growth. For the energy and power sector, we apply engineering and scientific principles to

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5 Ways to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day

5 Ways to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day

The first Friday of October every year has been designated as National Manufacturing Day. That day is set aside to proudly celebrate goods and services made in America. This year, more than ever, we are proud to celebrate American innovation. American manufacturers have led the world in technical development for

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Small Manufacturing Companies in the USA

The New York Times recently ran a story about how Small Factories Emerge as a Weapon in the Fight Against Poverty. Their story centered on urban manufacturing. I live in upstate New York where there are lots of small manufacturing companies scattered across rural communities. Small manufacturers who exist in

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Is There an Engineering Shortage in the United States

Is There an Engineering Shortage in the United States?

We often hear or read about a shortage or anticipated shortage of engineers in the United States. To address this, programs are developed in elementary and high schools to encourage students to develop a love of math and become prepared for a careers in engineering or other applied sciences. Everyone

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The Hazards of Contamination in Stainless Steel Fabrication

Stainless steel contamination can be a real problem in applications that require clean corrosion free surfaces. This is frequently a requirement in labs as well as food and pharmaceutical plants. Stainless steel, when fabricated correctly, provides excellent corrosion resistance. When misapplied, this will not be the case. Precautions must be

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