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Michael Oullette
(A3: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Robot sales in North America plummeted 30% in 2023 following record orders during the two previous years, according to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).
The report says companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 in 2022…
(CloudNC: London) -- CloudNC, a manufacturing technology company backed by Autodesk and Lockheed Martin, announced that Design and Software International (DSI) will sell CAM Assist, the world’s first AI solution for CNC machine programming, to its North American customer base.
DSI, a manufacturing…
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Welcome to a sneak peek at the 2024 edition of Engineering Reality, a magazine published by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and dedicated to accelerating smart manufacturing. This edition highlights human ingenuity, showcasing how engineering teams from different organizations harness…
James Chan
Reactive maintenance is a form of physical asset management in which maintenance is only performed on equipment or machinery when it malfunctions or fails entirely. Sometimes referred to as run-to-failure maintenance or breakdown maintenance, reactive maintenance strategies provide the most basic…
(Dürr Systems: Southfield, MI) -- Dürr has developed a connection between the control unit and applicator for the industrial painting industry: the Fluid Board, a fully assembled color-dosing and color-changing system. With the Fluid Board, Dürr is expanding its ready2integrate package, enabling…
(IDENTCO: Ingleside, IL) -- IDENTCO, a manufacturer of high-performance labeling solutions for the power equipment, electronics, transportation, and general industrial sectors, will highlight a variety of electronics marking systems and products at IPC APEX Expo, Booth 3823, April 6-11, 2024, in…
Gleb Tsipursky
As companies continue to navigate the new normal of remote and hybrid work, it’s crucial that they establish clear expectations and guidelines for their employees. And unlike Disney and Twitter, it’s very important that they don’t change their minds randomly when the leadership changes.
However, a…
Joe Judge
I once had to give an employee constructive feedback about being too impatient, irritable, and unmotivated at work. He shrugged, apparently unwilling to acknowledge the problem.
In response, I asked, “How does this character flaw manifest with your kids at home?” That question got his attention…
(Atlas/AMETEK: Mount Prospect, IL) -- Atlas/AMETEK has introduced the Atlas S³T system, the latest advancement from a leader in accelerated artificial and natural weathering testing. Designed for Weather-Ometer Ci4400 and Ci5000 instruments, the Atlas S³T system makes it possible to continuously…
Stephanie Ojeda
Formal complaint management is a requirement in regulated industries such as medical device and pharmaceuticals under U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other international regulations.
The FDA mandates that medical device companies, for example, designate a formal unit for managing…
Shiela Mie Legaspi
As remote workers, we have more freedom than ever before. This means we must learn how to make personal accountability in virtual teams work for us. We must understand what drives our success, and use that knowledge to drive our own growth. Simple self-accountability techniques can empower you with…
Jennifer King
Route optimization algorithms transform last-mile logistics by improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, delivery accuracy, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, ultimately reshaping the landscape of modern supply chain management. Route optimization algorithms use advanced computational…
(Leuze Electronics: Duluth, GA) -- With the new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor, the sensor people from Leuze extend the operating range of its 3C series distance sensors. Thanks to innovative time-of-flight (TOF) technology, the switching and measuring sensor with background suppression works with…
(API: Rockville, MD) -- In the precision-centric world of metrology, the prowess of laser trackers such as API’s Radian laser tracker series is unparalleled. Yet, it’s a laser tracker’s software that truly elevates its potential. This software plays a crucial role in equipment calibration, data…
MIT News
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- A simple technique that uses small amounts of energy could boost the efficiency of some key chemical processing reactions up to a factor of 100,000, MIT researchers report. These reactions are at the heart of petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and many…
Mike Figliuolo
Managers who establish clear expectations and rules that are communicated to team members find it easier to deal with employees when they violate those rules.
What follows is an excerpt from my book One Piece of Paper: The Simple Approach to Powerful, Personal Leadership (Jossey-Bass, 2011).
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Melissa Burant, Marc Schneider
As a manufacturer, you understand that supply chain disruptions happen all the time. What you don’t know is when or how they will affect your operation and business. But assessing your supply chain risks and implementing good supply chain management practices can be daunting. This is especially…
(Waygate Technologies: Hürth, Germany) -- Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and market leader in nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, has introduced Everest Mentor Visual iQ+, the latest version of its Everest Mentor Visual iQ VideoProbe.
Using advanced…
(Platinum Tooling: Prospect Heights, IL) -- Platinum Tooling, an importer of live tools, angle heads, marking tools, Swiss tools, and multiple spindle tools manufactured by various global suppliers, is now importing Henninger speed increasers for North America. The announcement was made by company…
Denise Robitaille
ISO 9001 has begun its revision process. In the next few months, all eyes will be riveted on that arena as everyone seeks to anticipate the changes and what they’ll augur for their own quality management systems. The attention is not undeserved.
Equally important but with considerably less…
Scott Ginsberg
The manufacturing sector has always played a crucial role in the economy. But our industry has been grappling with a notable shortage of labor in recent years.
This scarcity of skilled workers is a pressing concern for industry leaders, who recognize the potential consequences for production…
(GelSight: Waltham, MA) -- GelSight, a pioneer in tactile intelligence technology, announced a global partnership agreement with Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. The partnership will enable the companies’ respective…
(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced its latest webinar, “Changes to AS9100 QMS Near You.”
Date and time: Feb. 29, 2024, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Speaker: Craig Thompson
As quality professionals are aware, international industry standards such as AS9100 undergo revisions approximately every…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw’s new TEMPUS technology enables users of RenAM 500 series metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems to reduce build times by up to 50%. The technology uses advanced scanning algorithms that sequence the layer data in a way that maximizes productivity while…
Gleb Tsipursky
Have you seen the headlines about the new study in Nature that “conclusively proves” remote work harms innovation and creativity? That study matches previous anecdotes by leaders like Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest, when she claimed remote work made her employees more productive but less…