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Trends and Technological Developments in Modern Small to Medium-Scale Manufacturing

This year Marlin Steel incorporated several autonomous machines that enable technicians to multi-task instead of being tied to a particular machine for the duration of the operation.

Raymond Holmes

July 27, 2025

Small to medium manufacturers like Marlin Steel lead a shifting industrial landscape. While traditional large-scale production relied on economies of scale and centralization, modern companies focus on precision, customization, and sustainability.

If you need to do more with the same resources or build a new tech foundation, this session shows where to start and how to create a more efficient, scalable, cost-conscious quality process.

Discover how to effortlessly capture complex data, leverage true multi-sensor automation, and ensure continuous operation without creating inspection delays.

Raymond Holmes

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Trends and Technological Developments in Modern Small to Medium-Scale Manufacturing

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Stay in the know with Quality’s comprehensive coverage of
the manufacturing and metrology industries.