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Article 14.10.2026 9 min. reading time

Compliance risks in procurement: check suppliers, prevent violations

Compliance risks in procurement: LkSG and CSDDD as of 2026, possible sanctions and how to check supplier compliance in 5 steps.

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Article 01.10.2026 6 min. reading time

EU Steel Tariffs 2026: What the 50 Percent Duty Means for Your Steel Parts

A new tariff quota system for steel has applied across the EU since 1 July 2026. Buyers of turned, milled and sheet metal parts import no steel at all, yet they still carry the effect. This article explains how the impact travels into the part price and which levers procurement leadership has now.

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Article 31.08.2026 7 min. reading time

Why Design-to-Cost and Design-to-Carbon now matter for drawing based parts

Once a drawing is released, the manufacturing cost and CO2 footprint of a drawing based part are largely locked in. This article shows how Design-to-Cost and Design-to-Carbon make both controllable at the design stage, including CSRD and the Digital Product Passport from 2027.

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Case Study 04.08.2026 4 min. reading time

Precision-turned parts from the Black Forest

A medium-sized CNC manufacturer demonstrates how innovative machining solutions and a broad range of machinery can help them win new customer sectors.

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Case Study 04.08.2026 4 min. reading time

How a PropTech startup digitalized its procurement

Dr. Matthias Kramer shows how Termios optimized the procurement of mechanical components with Techpilot and accelerated the industrialization process.

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Case Study 04.08.2026 4 min. reading time

When Swiss precision meets Industry 4.0

A supplier from Switzerland demonstrates how long-term customer relationships can be built through precision, flexibility, and collaborative partnerships.

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Case Study 04.08.2026 4 min. reading time

A family business committed to quality

Take a look at how this metalworking company uses cutting-edge CNC technology and a high level of vertical integration to manufacture customised components for challenging industries.

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Article 05.05.2026 4 min. reading time

Sustainability is changing the rules: Why responsibility is becoming profitability

Sustainability is evolving from an image factor into a measurable economic driver, impacting costs, competitiveness, and market access in procurement.

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Article 13.04.2026 Updated: 29.10.2026 9 min. reading time

Manufacturing costs in CNC machining: how the costs of made-to-order parts add up

Material, machine time, labor, set-up and logistics determine the price of a CNC part. Data from the Techpilot study shows how much each item weighs per process and where purchasing can act.

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Article 08.03.2026 4 min. reading time

What Manufacturing Really Costs: The Real Drivers Behind Price Differences

A low unit price rarely reflects the true cost of manufacturing. The Techpilot study shows how Total Landed Cost (TLC) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) create real transparency when comparing European and Asian suppliers.

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