--- title: Davis-Standard Blog | 2021 description: 2021 | Explore Davis-Standard’s blog for new products, services, and technology. Discover expert tips on equipment care and maintenance, empowering you with knowledge for maximizing efficiency and longevity. --- # Davis-Standard Blog INFORMATION • INNOVATION • EDUCATION [![](https://davis-standard.com/DS_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SHO-1024x776.png) ](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/groove-feed-vs-smoothbore) ## [Groove Feed vs Smoothbore](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/groove-feed-vs-smoothbore) Jul 25, 2024 10:56:38 PM [ Learn More ](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/groove-feed-vs-smoothbore) [![](https://davis-standard.com/DS_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Picture2.png) ](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/aligning-your-extruder-protecting-your-investment) ## [Aligning Your Extruder = Protecting Your Investment](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/aligning-your-extruder-protecting-your-investment) Jul 25, 2024 10:54:29 PM Is alignment important in order to optimize your extruder investment? 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The answer lies in the multitude of b... [ Learn More ](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/digital-transformations-value-via-situational-awareness) [![](https://davis-standard.com/DS_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ipad_DS-Activ-Check-1-1024x698.png) ](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/making-sense-of-cloud-based-digital-architecture) ## [Making Sense of Cloud-Based Digital Architecture](https://info.davis-standard.com/en/www.davis-standard.com/blog/making-sense-of-cloud-based-digital-architecture) Jul 25, 2024 11:04:39 AM In this second blog of our digital transformation blog series, we’ll explain the digital architectur... 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