One wrong equipment decision can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.In industrial manufacturing, selecting the wrong mixing or processing equipment can lead to wasted raw materials, production delays, contamination risks, and significant financial losses.In this episode of Manufacturing Runs The World, Nathan Pliska explains how manufacturers avoid costly mistakes by testing their processes before committing to major capital investments.Nathan shares real-world insights from his work designing industrial mixing and processing systems — including how pilot testing, engineering validation, and hands-on problem solving help companies determine the right equipment configuration before scaling production.This episode highlights a critical lesson for manufacturing leaders:Testing your process first can prevent expensive failures later.