FASTLANE

04/04/2025

“FastLane offers small manufacturers like us, access to a wide range of resources that we would normally not have access to. Using FastLane and UDRI has made our lives much easier. You have added tremendous value to our products and saved us millions of dollars in software and expertise and the payback is just huge. It's hard to put a number on it." - Scott Timms, President

Captor Corporation President, Scott Timms, Engineering and Sales Manager, Sollman, and Sr. Design and Sales Engineer, Brian Monnin, share their experience af...

04/03/2025

Manufacturers often feel frustrated or overwhelmed because they don’t have what they need to solve a problem.
FastLane advisors get you to solutions faster to make your life easier.

About Us Manufacturers often feel frustrated or overwhelmed because they don’t have what they need to solve a problem. FastLane advisors get you to solutions faster to make your life easier. FastLane is not your typical consulting firm. We are unbiased advisors, measured by your success. Schedule ...

04/02/2025

"One of Spintech’s key customers needed a product that requires a large amount of detail work. Manufacturing this product includes drilling, cutting, deburring, and trimming. When these activities are done manually, they consume a lot of man-hours. Spintech wanted to automate these processes to improve the consistency of quality and reduce the time it takes to manufacture these parts." See what happened:

Company Profile:Spintech Holdings Inc., located in Miamisburg, Ohio, provides novel composite manufacturing solutions and high value composite parts for aerospace and defense manufacturers world-wide. The Smart Tooling division offers reusable composite tooling, and the Hawthorn Composite division u...

04/01/2025

Early involvement in product development is crucial! By joining forces with Revolution Space, the best manufacturing process for their ceramic Frames was identified, improving quality, cost, and performance. Initially producing just 10 TILEs monthly that lasted under 3 days, the collaboration with WBI and FastLane resolved key issues, boosting TILE thruster lifetimes to 22 days. This not only aligned with Air Force goals but also skyrocketed production to 200 TILEs monthly, aiming for 1,000 by 2025. Together, we’re meeting U.S. military's strategic space needs and fast-tracking market entry. 🚀 https://www.wbi-innovates.com/blogs/post/mra

03/31/2025

Lillian Gilbreth revolutionized industrial engineering with time and motion studies that boosted efficiency in manufacturing. She also developed designs for ergonomic workspaces and household appliances, making everyday life and factory work smoother. Her influence is still felt in modern manufacturing!

03/28/2025

“I was skeptical, but you have showed us things that have become our core processes now. FastLane has had a major impact on our business including helping us to avoid losing business due to long lead times.” -James Reynolds, President & CEO https://4sportsus.com/

03/27/2025

“In addition to the significant operational improvements, having FastLane guide our team through the 5S events, has led to comradery among the cross functional team members. This has raised their sprits significantly. Our people feel good about what they have accomplished and there is an increased pride in what they do.” - Bill Brougher, General Manager, Valco Industries

Valco Industries is a leading industrial metal fabrication company located in Springfield, Ohio. As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, Valco serves major suppliers of electronic and display cabinetry, truck accessories and replacement parts, conveyor and sorting industries and specialized vehicles such....

03/26/2025

March is Women's History Month! Let's talk about Stephanie Kwolek. Her groundbreaking invention of Kevlar has saved countless lives in protective gear, from bulletproof vests to aerospace applications. Her discovery reshaped materials manufacturing and continues to make an impact today.

03/24/2025

Unlock Your Team's Potential with Our Exclusive Training Offer!
University of Dayton Center for Leadership is excited to offer a special professional development package tailored for organizations with fewer than 50 employees https://youtu.be/Sc6xjtiv_d4?si=ZJbJ12uDIAksVvYm

Learn more about the UD Center for Leadership's offerings. https://udayton.edu/centerforleadership

03/21/2025

In 1903, Mary Anderson patented the first operational windshield wiper, revolutionizing automotive manufacturing. Despite skepticism, her invention became a standard feature in vehicles worldwide.

03/20/2025

"When we have a need, FastLane seems to always do what they can to support us in that growth. They have helped us with marketing, cybersecurity, AS9100 certification, and automation." -Craig Jennings, CEO https://fastlane-mep.org/casestudies/automation-solutions-with-spintech/

03/19/2025

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