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At Excelus, our aerospace, defense, medical, and... [Read More](https://www.excelusmfg.com/blog/strengthening-supply-chain-security-in-precision-manufacturing) [![](https://www.excelusmfg.com/hubfs/1755787412628.jfif)](https://www.excelusmfg.com/blog/case-study-scaling-semiconductor-production-with-lean-innovation) #### [Case Study: Scaling Semiconductor Production with Lean Innovation](https://www.excelusmfg.com/blog/case-study-scaling-semiconductor-production-with-lean-innovation) ![Picture of Heather Mayo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/f5e1a8b97b0c2e4ca150ca390df29efb) [Heather Mayo](https://www.excelusmfg.com/blog/author/heather-mayo): Oct 22, 2025 1:29:17 PM In the fast-paced semiconductor industry, precision and throughput must coexist. Over the past three years, Excelus has partnered with one of our... [Read More](https://www.excelusmfg.com/blog/case-study-scaling-semiconductor-production-with-lean-innovation) [![](https://www.excelusmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/12.png?width=591&height=701&name=12.png)](https://www.excelusmfg.com/blog/from-design-to-excellence-dfx-elevates-your-manufacturing-outcomes) #### [From Design to Excellence: DFx Elevates Your Manufacturing Outcomes](https://www.excelusmfg.com/blog/from-design-to-excellence-dfx-elevates-your-manufacturing-outcomes) ![Picture of Heather Mayo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/f5e1a8b97b0c2e4ca150ca390df29efb) [Heather Mayo](https://www.excelusmfg.com/blog/author/heather-mayo): Oct 22, 2025 1:28:09 PM At Excelus, we believe the best way to build exceptional parts is to start with exceptional design. 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