Method and Katana solve two different problems for small manufacturers. For its part, Katana is manufacturing ERP and MRP software built for inventory management, production planning, purchasing, and shop floor visibility. Method is a customizable CRM, built for QuickBooks-connected customer management, quoting, invoicing, payments, and workflow automation.  The right choice depends on where your business […]

Learn how to keep track of inventory with a system for SKUs, stock counts, reorder points, QuickBooks-connected workflows, and more.

Discover how a CRM for manufacturing manages quotes, inventory, and QuickBooks data in one place—so you cut errors, forecast demand, and grow sales.

Calculate your overall equipment effectiveness with this OEE calculator. Learn the OEE formula, benchmark your OEE score, and find ways to optimize your production process.

Learn how Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) works, key materials, typical applications, and benefits over traditional methods.

If you know anything about how the way light behaves, you might be aware that light beams consist of photons, and not electrons. Electron beams are different—they consist of electrons, not photons. Electronic Beam Melting (EBM) uses a focused beam of electrons to melt metal powder layer by layer. This process is especially useful in […]

Learn what Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is, how the SLS process works in 3D printing, key materials, benefits for prototyping and end‑use parts, and how it compares to other additive manufacturing technologies.

An in‑depth guide to advanced manufacturing processes and how these technologies boost product quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency in modern production.