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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 4 min. reading time
Cost Drivers in Manufacturing: Where Europe and Asia Really Differ
Labor costs, logistics, material prices: the Techpilot study reveals which factors truly drive the total cost of CNC custom parts – and why the price advantage from Asia is often smaller than expected.
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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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Article 09.02.2026 2 min. reading time
The China Phenomenon: Why the price no longer tells the whole truth
China is losing its edge as a low-cost manufacturing location – quality, supply chains, and resilience now matter more than price alone.
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Article 27.01.2026 7 min. reading time
Cost control in procurement – Why European manufacturing is more economical in the long term
Total cost of ownership reveals hidden costs of global procurement. Discover why European suppliers are more economical in the long term.
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