Product versatility is just as important to suppliers as it is to manufacturers. A product that can be used in multiple applications and industries is one with wide market appeal.

World-class manufacturers maintain high standards in every facet of their business, from materials and design, to assembly, performance and customer service. Quite often, these same companies are equally committed to meeting the highest industry standards in one or more of these areas.

Barring any obstacles, the Dream Chaser spaceplane will make its initial orbital test flight on Nov. 1, 2016.

A variety of hightech sensors can give automakers objective data for assessing vehicle performance.