Content by Ryan E. Day
Industry 4.0: Crafting the Future With AI, Robotics, and AutomationStanley Black & Decker partners with Techstars to help startups bring on advanced manufacturing
Thu, 05/13/2021 - 12:03
Just like its predecessors, this fourth industrial revolution (dubbed Industry 4.0 in 2011) is all about increasing productivity. Unlike the first three revolutions, today’s pivotal technologies hold forth the possibility to also improve efficiency…
Increasing Sales With Marketing-Oriented Press ReleasesThree must-have elements
Tue, 05/11/2021 - 15:43
Writing a press release is easy. Writing a great press release takes some thought. And great press releases can draw more potential customers into your sphere of influence. Fortunately, writing great marketing copy isn’t all that complicated.…
Faces of Industry 4.0, Part 1Revolutionizing the supply chain with AI
Tue, 04/06/2021 - 12:03
One of the technologies driving Industry 4.0 is artificial intelligence (AI), and AI is enabling massive change in manufacturing. It is also revolutionizing the smart manufacturing supply chain as well. It seems that for every benefit technology…
Should You Be Certified to ISO Standards?That depends on your intentions and perception of value
Mon, 03/22/2021 - 12:03
In an article published by Quality Digest, Julias DeSilva addresses recent declines in ISO certification and poses the question, “Does quality matter anymore?” His conclusion is that even if you don’t get certified, you will still gain from a well-…
Diversity in STEM CareersDo we have a problem with gender inequality in the manufacturing and tech sector?
Mon, 03/08/2021 - 12:03
With a hashtag of #WomenInScience, the United Nations kicked off its sixth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science assembly. A short post on the BoldData website seems to suggest the STEM business sector may not have gotten that memo…
First Permitted 3D-Printed House to Hit the MarketCan lean manufacturing ease the U.S. housing crisis?
Tue, 02/16/2021 - 12:03
‘For sale: 3 bd, 2 ba, 1,407 sq ft home in Riverhead, NY,” the groundbreaking listing on Zillow reads. “Own a piece of history! This is the world’s first 3D-printed home for sale [on the open market]. The future begins with this historic property!”…
The Butterfly DefectDo you know the true cost of your defects?
Thu, 12/10/2020 - 12:03
If you are a quality engineer or maybe even the quality manager of a manufacturing company, investing in quality improvements may be a no-brainer. Defects are inherently undesirable, right? Well, yes, but at the level of plant manager, president, or…
Investing in American ManufacturingROKiT Made chooses classic quality theory to launch ebike venture
Thu, 11/05/2020 - 12:03
Few phrases have more power to stir excited conversation than “American-made quality.” It’s been touted and trashed. It’s been a major cause for concern with offshoring and reshoring. Global conglomerate and startup incubator ROKiT Group has come…
Snapshots of Real-Life Metrology SolutionsSeptember Speaker Series in review
Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:03
Metrology may sound like an esoteric dark art, but it isn’t. If you’re involved in manufacturing of any stripe, you’re almost certainly a metrology practitioner. Coordinate metrology, on the other hand, is a more narrow subset of the field but still…
Should User Experience Influence Your Business Strategy?Bespoke jewelry company Gemist says yes
Wed, 10/14/2020 - 12:03
In our ultra-connected world, user experience (UX) can be a life-or-death matter for consumer-facing businesses. User experience is so critical that savvy leaders integrate UX/UI (user interface) design with product development and even consider UX…