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The ExactFlat YouTube Channel: A Deep Technical Resource for Pattern-Making Professionals For years, we’ve been building one of the most complete video libraries in the industry. With hundreds of educational videos, our YouTube channel now serves as a technical resource for designers, engineers, and manufacturers working with composites, industrial fabrics, and soft goods. You’ll find: • Full workflow tutorials • Webinars and training sessions • Feature breakdowns • Industry-specific examples • Real projects from automotive, marine, furniture, protective gear, and more Visit the channel: YouTube.com/@ExactFlat For personalized support or a full demonstration: https://lnkd.in/gGBwDy8w #ExactFlat #DigitalManufacturing #3Dto2D #CADAutomation #TechnicalDesign #PatternEngineering #IndustrialTextiles #CompositeEngineering #DesignToProduction #ProductDevelopment #EngineeringEfficiency #ManufacturingTechnology #InnovationInManufacturing

When a “Perfect” Design Fails — Why It’s Not the Factory’s Fault I came across Eric Westerduin's post about a five-slot dumbbell rack.https://https://lnkd.in/g33BU4QU It’s a small design oversight — but one that reflects a common pattern we see in manufacturing: when execution matches the drawing, yet the product misses its purpose. That kind of failure rarely comes from poor manufacturing. Factories can follow drawings precisely — but unless they understand the design intent, they may not recognize when the drawing itself has a logic gap. Good suppliers will question inconsistencies, but that only happens when both sides have enough context to talk about the why behind the line. Often, the “why” gets lost not through translation, but through fragmented ownership — each hand-off focuses on delivery, not context. When context drops out, assumptions stay untested. And that’s where even a well-engineered product can fail in practice — not because of workmanship, but because its assumptions were never verified against real use. In reality, this shows up as parts that meet spec but fail fit — the logic simply didn’t survive the process. It’s always a signal that design and production need to think together, not in sequence. When assumptions are challenged early, expensive surprises disappear later. We wrote a short piece expanding on this idea: 👉 Design Tips: How to Avoid Machining Design Mistakes;https://lnkd.in/gy3dq_hk Every product reflects a chain of decisions — and the real challenge is keeping those decisions connected from design to production. Image credit:@Eric Westerduin (LinkedIn) — used with permission. (Original post: https://https://lnkd.in/g33BU4QU) #Engineering #Manufacturing #DFM #ProductDesign #DesignThinking #CNCmachining #B2B #BergekCNC

Perfect Fit. Every Time. Designing paint protection film doesn’t have to be trial and error. With ExactFlat’s 3D-to-2D digital patterning, you can flatten any geometry — including complex, double-curved surfaces — into precise, production-ready templates. Here’s what makes the difference: ✅ Accurate from the first try — reduce adjustments and rework ✅ Less material waste — optimize every cut ✅ Faster turnaround — custom work done efficiently ✅ Higher output — many users report 3–4× more manufacturing capacity ExactFlat helps you work smarter, not harder — from scan to finished PPF template. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGBwDy8w #ExactFlat #PaintProtectionFilm #3Dto2D #DigitalPatternMaking #PPFDesign #SmartManufacturing #PatternFlattening #AutomotiveWraps #CADDesign #Efficiency #ExactFit

Pallet When you understand this industry, pallets stop being simple logistical platforms. You analyze them, compare them, test them. You no longer see just wood or plastic: you see engineering, design, and functionality. Every reinforcement, every angle, every surface has a purpose: to ensure stability, minimize deflection, and protect the product. Behind every pallet, there is a customer who trusts their goods will arrive intact. GT Pallet was born from that technical vision: identifying what others overlooked and redesigning the pallet from engineering principles, not from habit.

🏆 FixtureMate Challenge Spotlight: Robert French (3rd Place) THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE: Shop floors lose countless hours to tool disorganization. Traditional solutions require CAD expertise and engineering time, creating bottlenecks and delays. THE SOLUTION: Robert's infomercial-style video brilliantly demonstrates how FixtureMate democratizes fixture creation - empowering shop floor workers to design their own tool organization solutions without CAD training. RESULTS ACHIEVED: 75% reduction in tool search time Fixtures created in 15 minutes vs. days of requisitions Zero CAD expertise required Shop floor workers solve their own problems immediately KEY CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATED: Intuitive drag-and-drop interface 4 types of adjustable supports Custom baseplates and cutouts Automatic labeling for tool identification This is what happens when you put fixture design power directly in the hands of the people who need it. 🔗 Try FixtureMate: https://okt.to/xT1Cod #FixtureMate #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #LeanManufacturing #5S #ShopFloorInnovation #ManufacturingExcellence

🏆 FixtureMate Challenge Spotlight: Robert French (3rd Place) THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE: Shop floors lose countless hours to tool disorganization. Traditional solutions require CAD expertise and engineering time, creating bottlenecks and delays. THE SOLUTION: Robert's infomercial-style video brilliantly demonstrates how FixtureMate democratizes fixture creation - empowering shop floor workers to design their own tool organization solutions without CAD training. RESULTS ACHIEVED: 75% reduction in tool search time Fixtures created in 15 minutes vs. days of requisitions Zero CAD expertise required Shop floor workers solve their own problems immediately KEY CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATED: Intuitive drag-and-drop interface 4 types of adjustable supports Custom baseplates and cutouts Automatic labeling for tool identification This is what happens when you put fixture design power directly in the hands of the people who need it. 🔗 Try FixtureMate: https://okt.to/voAgF7 #FixtureMate #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #LeanManufacturing #5S #ShopFloorInnovation #ManufacturingExcellence

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 — 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆. It sounds basic — but it’s the question that separates functional design from other. A few years ago, we were developing a machining fixture for a critical and massive axle banjo. It had to hold the part steady during a 5-axis operation. Simple enough, right? But as the design evolved, we started adding more — adjustable clamps, locating pins, hydraulic locks, modular plates. It looked impressive — precise, flexible, “future-ready.” Until we ran the first trial. - Setup time was long. - And the operator couldn’t even reach the main bolt without a custom wrench. So, we went back to the drawing board. We stripped away the non-essentials. When we tested it again — it worked perfectly. - Cycle time dropped. - Setup errors vanished. - The operator smiled. That fixture didn’t just work better — it felt better. Because it was 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿. That project taught me something I carry to every design review: “The best fixture isn’t the one that looks complex — it’s the one that disappears into the process.” Designing for Function isn’t just a design principle — it’s an engineering philosophy. It’s about respecting the problem, the process, and the people who use your design. When every clamp, slot, and screw serves a purpose — nothing is wasted. Not time. Not cost. Not intent. #DesignThinking #EngineeringLeadership #DFX #FixtureDesign #ManufacturingEngineering #ProductDevelopment #MechanicalDesign

🏆 FixtureMate Challenge Spotlight: Robert French (3rd Place) THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE: Shop floors lose countless hours to tool disorganization. Traditional solutions require CAD expertise and engineering time, creating bottlenecks and delays. THE SOLUTION: Robert's infomercial-style video brilliantly demonstrates how FixtureMate democratizes fixture creation - empowering shop floor workers to design their own tool organization solutions without CAD training. RESULTS ACHIEVED: 75% reduction in tool search time Fixtures created in 15 minutes vs. days of requisitions Zero CAD expertise required Shop floor workers solve their own problems immediately KEY CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATED: Intuitive drag-and-drop interface 4 types of adjustable supports Custom baseplates and cutouts Automatic labeling for tool identification This is what happens when you put fixture design power directly in the hands of the people who need it. 🔗 Try FixtureMate: https://okt.to/0gSX1T #FixtureMate #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #LeanManufacturing #5S #ShopFloorInnovation #ManufacturingExcellence

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🏆 fixturemate Challenge Spotlight: Robert French (3rd Place) THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE: Shop floors lose countless hours to tool disorganization. Traditional solutions require CAD expertise and engineering time, creating bottlenecks and delays. THE SOLUTION: Robert's infomercial-style video brilliantly demonstrates how FixtureMate democratizes fixture creation - empowering shop floor workers to design their own tool organization solutions without CAD training. RESULTS ACHIEVED: 75% reduction in tool search time Fixtures created in 15 minutes vs. days of requisitions Zero CAD expertise required Shop floor workers solve their own problems immediately KEY CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATED: Intuitive drag-and-drop interface 4 types of adjustable supports Custom baseplates and cutouts Automatic labeling for tool identification This is what happens when you put fixture design power directly in the hands of the people who need it. 🔗 Try FixtureMate by trinckle: https://okt.to/FROHb6 #FixtureMate #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #LeanManufacturing #5S #ShopFloorInnovation #ManufacturingExcellence