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Compliance guides, industry insights, and product updates for hardware teams managing physical asset disposition.

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Compliance guides6 min read

Why a PDF certificate is not proof of destruction

Most certificates of destruction are static PDFs that anyone could fabricate. Learn what real verification looks like and why your compliance team should demand tamper-evident proof.

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May 12, 2026
Compliance guides8 min read

ITAR-adjacent prototype disposition: what hardware teams need to know

If your prototypes contain controlled alloys or defense-adjacent designs, standard destruction may not be enough. A practical guide to disposition requirements for Bay Area hardware companies.

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May 5, 2026
Industry insights5 min read

How CNC shops are turning offcuts into revenue

Bay Area machine shops are recovering 30-50% of material value from production offcuts through XRF-verified drops. Three case studies from shops running 3-5 machines.

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Apr 28, 2026
Industry insights4 min read

The real cost of prototype storage

Storing old prototypes costs more than you think: warehouse space, inventory tracking, insurance, and compliance risk. Calculate the break-even for verified destruction.

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Apr 20, 2026
Industry insights7 min read

XRF verification explained for buyers

What XRF scanning actually tells you about a piece of metal, its limitations, and why it matters for your incoming material quality. A buyer's guide to our verification labels.

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Apr 14, 2026
Product updates3 min read

Introducing buyer alerts for Verified Drops

Set up automated alerts for specific alloys, sizes, and price ranges. Get notified when matching drops are listed, often before they appear on the public page.

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Apr 8, 2026
Product updates3 min read

New: witness attestation on certificates

Customer representatives can now witness destruction in person. The attestation is recorded directly on the certificate with name, timestamp, and a separate hash.

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Mar 30, 2026
Product updates2 min read

Monthly recovery reports now available

Compliance Program customers now receive monthly recovery reports showing total weights in, recovered weights, diversion rates, material breakdowns, and drop credits earned.

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Mar 22, 2026
Compliance guides6 min read

Medical device recall destruction: a compliance checklist

When a recall hits, you need documented destruction fast. This checklist covers the evidence requirements, chain-of-custody standards, and certificate elements auditors look for.

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Mar 15, 2026

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