Hard-won knowledge and practical resources from real manufacturing and engineering experience. Field Notes covers the concepts worth knowing. The Toolbox puts them to work.
Manufacturing and engineering concepts written from direct experience, not theory. Each piece covers a problem we've seen over and over, and what actually works.
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A growing library of calculators, templates, and reference documents. Built around the same problems we solve on-site — free to use, no login required.
A free, self-contained MCIA checklist covering all major assessment domains — Safety, Quality, Operations, Equipment, People, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Technology, and Financial. Generates a downloadable PDF summary. Free to use — no account required.
Prefer pen & paper? Download the blank MCIA form PDF — print and fill by hand.
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