Solving Industrial Challenges on Your Factory Floor

Deploying 30 years of expertise in industrial transformation, circular economy, and supply chain resilience directly to your production line. From tool and die maker to PhD (cand.) in Space Systems - bridging practical manufacturing with cutting-edge innovation.

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My Core Expertise

Industrial Transformation & Reindustrialization

Modernizing legacy manufacturing systems through digitalization, sustainability, and circular principles. I help companies evolve their operations with advanced manufacturing technologies while strengthening the strategic industrial base in the USA and Europe.

Circular Economy & Sustainable Manufacturing

Implementing circular production systems that boost both sustainability and profitability. Specializing in Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), waste reduction strategies, and alternative materials integration to create closed-loop manufacturing processes.

Supply Chain Resilience & Advanced Manufacturing

Strengthening supply chains through digital twins, additive manufacturing, and supplier certification programs. Building robust industrial ecosystems that can withstand disruptions while leveraging smart technologies for operational excellence.

Aerospace & High-Precision Systems

Specialized expertise in space systems, reusable product design, and sustainable innovation for aerospace applications. Bringing space-grade precision and sustainability principles to terrestrial high-precision manufacturing challenges.

About Bernd M. Weiss

Bernd M. Weiss - Factory Deployed Engineer

From a Tool and Die Maker to a PhD (cand.) in Space Systems - my unique journey spans the factory floor to the frontiers of space technology. With over 30 years of hands-on manufacturing experience starting in precision machining, I understand both the practical realities of production and the strategic vision needed for transformation.

As Senior Advisor at Astromerge and Director of the Circular Impact Hub, I bridge the gap between high-level academic concepts and practical factory floor solutions. My research at Luleå University of Technology focuses on sustainable innovation and circular economy principles that can be deployed immediately in manufacturing environments.

Based in Ohio's manufacturing heartland, I champion #SpaceMadeinOhio while maintaining strong international networks across Europe. My passion drives positive change through technology and education, always with a focus on hands-on, on-site problem solving that delivers measurable results.

I don't just consult remotely - I deploy directly to your factory floor, bringing decades of practical experience combined with cutting-edge research to solve your most challenging industrial transformation problems.

Exemplary Projects

Circular Production Model Implementation for Aerospace Manufacturer

Challenge: Legacy aerospace supplier needed to modernize operations while maintaining precision standards and reducing material waste.

Deployed Solution: Conducted comprehensive on-site assessment and implemented circular production principles, including material flow optimization, reuse protocols for aerospace-grade materials, and digital twin technology for predictive maintenance.

Projected Result: Achieved 28% reduction in material waste and 18% increase in production efficiency while maintaining zero-defect quality standards.

Supply Chain Resilience Transformation for Manufacturing Cluster

Challenge: Regional manufacturing cluster vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, lacking visibility and alternative sourcing strategies.

Deployed Solution: Developed comprehensive supplier certification program, implemented digital tracking systems, and established regional supplier networks with redundancy planning and risk assessment protocols.

Projected Result: Reduced supply chain vulnerability by 45% and decreased procurement costs by 22% while improving delivery reliability to 98.5%.

Sustainable Innovation Framework for European Space Technology Company

Challenge: Space technology startup needed to integrate sustainability principles into product development while maintaining competitive edge and regulatory compliance.

Deployed Solution: Implemented "Sustainable-by-Default" design principles, conducted comprehensive Life Cycle Assessments, and developed reusable component strategies for spacecraft systems with in-space serviceability protocols.

Projected Result: Reduced environmental impact by 35% while decreasing production costs by 15% and accelerating product development cycles by 25%.

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What to expect:

  • 30-minute focused discussion about your challenges
  • Initial assessment of your transformation opportunities
  • Actionable insights you can implement immediately
  • Clear next steps for your on-site deployment

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Ready to transform your operations? Let's discuss your specific challenges and how I can help.

Ready to Transform Your Operations?

Let's discuss how the my approach can solve your specific challenges. I am available for projects in Ohio, across the US, and in Europe.

bernd@weissdigital.co
+1-650-665-9815
Cleveland Area, Ohio, USA

Insights on the Future of Manufacturing

Advancing Space Mobility: The Role of Reusable Technologies in Sustainable Space Exploration

Exploring reusable spacecraft platforms to reduce costs and environmental impacts of space missions, with applications for terrestrial manufacturing.

Circular Economy in Space: Implementing Sustainable-by-Default Principles

Delving into circular economy concepts within space industries and their transformative applications for Earth-based manufacturing.

Technology Management in Aerospace: Lessons for Industrial Transformation

Best practices for managing technological innovation and industrial transformation, with insights from aerospace applications.

The Future of In-Space Maintenance: Designing for Longevity and Sustainability

Examining design philosophies that support maintainable and upgradable systems for extended operational lifespans.

Government and Enterprise Relations: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation

Exploring the critical role of strategic partnerships in driving sustainable technological innovation and industrial transformation.