Headquartered in Aldingen, Germany, Hengstler is well-known for producing parts that aid in counting, control, and motion sensing applications. Their wide selection and reputation for manufacturing excellence have caught the attention of numerous commercial industries and military sectors, with the latter meaning that a significant portion of their catalog is codified within the National Stock Number (NSN) system. In this blog, we will explore how Hengstler’s presence in standardized U.S. government catalogs contributes to simplifying and stabilizing defense supply chains, as well as take a look at a few of their NSN-designated parts to contextualize their contributions.