In high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing, product variety is high, batch sizes are small, lead times are tight, and quality requirements remain uncompromising. Traditional workflows relying on multiple machines and repeated setups often introduce tolerance stack-up and positioning errors, reducing both development and production efficiency. Under these conditions, multi-tasking machining centers are not just productivity tools—they are a strategic approach to process integration, enabling faster development cycles and more stable production outcomes.