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(Penguin Random House: New York) -- One factor, more than any other, causes the problems business leaders fear most. Lackluster performance, sinking profits, and unmet stockholder expectations all stem from one source: a massive decline in employee engagement. Rather than blaming employees…
(Penguin Random House: New York) -- What’s the worst thing you can hear when you have a good idea at work? “That’s Not How We Do It Here!” (Portfolio, 2016).
In their iconic bestseller Our Iceberg Is Melting (St. Martin's Press, 2006) John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber used a simple fable about…
(FAA: Washington, D.C.) -- Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace…
(NASA: Washington, D.C.) -- NASA is working toward a greener future in aviation, where airplanes push back from the gate, taxi to the runway, and take off much quicker. A more efficient, precise trip by an airplane from the gate to takeoff reduces the amount of time its jet engines spend running…
(DeFelsko: Ogdensburg, NY) -- DeFelsko has introduced the new PosiTector SHD Shore Hardness Durometer for measuring the indentation hardness of non-metallic materials such as polymers, elastomers, and rubbers. In the corrosion industry, durometers are commonly used to ensure proper curing of…
(MCMA: Ann Arbor, MI) -- The Motion Control and Motor Association (MCMA), the global trade association for the motion control and motor industry, recently announced that online registration is open for the annual Technical Conference (TechCon), which will be held October 11–13, 2016, in New…
(Sunnen: St. Louis, MO) -- Sunnen’s new SVL-2115 automated lapping machine brings increased productivity and part consistency to what is traditionally a manual process. Based on the same machine platform as the SV-2100 honing system, the SVL-2115 provides single-setup processing of hydraulic…
(Delcam: Birmingham, UK) -- Delcam, an Autodesk company since 2014, continues to improve its software to help companies whenever they need to increase productivity, reduce lead times, or improve quality and consistency.
Visitors to IMTS, held in Chicago Sept. 12–17, 2016, will see at booth E-3222…
(3D Systems: Rock Hill, SC) -- 3D Systems announced today that Bastech, a partner and one-source solution provider for additive manufacturing services and equipment, used 3D Systems’ end-to-end 3D solutions to introduce a new level of simplicity, efficiency, and economy to its conformal cooling…
(SME: Dearborn, MI) -- SME, for more than 80 years a leader in promoting advanced manufacturing and developing the workforce, announced its Additive Manufacturing Community Awards at the 26th annual RAPID Conference & Exposition in Orlando.
SME Additive Manufacturing Industry Achievement…
(Epson: Atlanta) -- Epson America Inc., providers of the Moverio augmented reality smart eyewear platform, has announced a partnership with Atheer, creators of Augmented Interactive Reality (AiR) software suite, to deliver remote expert collaboration, rapid task flow deployment, and on-the-go task…
(Shingo Institute: Logan, Utah) -- The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has awarded Ben Hartman with the Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award for his book, The Lean Farm: How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and…
(Glebar: Ramsey, NJ) -- Glebar has developed a centerless grinding process on its GT 610 CNC for automotive manufacturers that expedites the development process of fuel injector nozzle valves, leading to reduced tooling costs, lower inventory levels and quicker integration of new technology for…
(Visual Workplace: Byron Center, MI) -- Visual Workplace, Inc. offers Gauge-Marking Vinyl for quick visual identification of gauge and inspection parameters and specifications. Gauge-Marking Vinyl is a durable, transparent, adhesive-back vinyl that applies easily to gauges and other smooth…
(U.S. Navy: Washington, D.C.) -- Is it possible to produce parts and equipment from scratch for sailors—aboard ships and on demand?
Can the Navy rush-deliver parts and high-tech gear such as customized unmanned systems, avionics components, and improvised explosive device detectors to its war…
(WCRI: Cambridge, MA) -- New studies published recently by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) compare outcomes of injured workers across 15 states. The outcomes examined in these studies include recovery of physical health and functioning, return to work, earnings recovery, access…
(Business Wire: London) According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the smart machines market in the Americas is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 15 percent during the forecast period.
This research report, titled “Smart Machines Market in…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Thirty-four organizations from a wide range of sectors have submitted applications for the 2016 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Demonstrating the relevance and value of the Baldrige Excellence Framework to organizations of multiple sizes and sectors, the 2016…
(ISO: Geneva) -- Exposure to ionizing radiation is a potential risk in many situations, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has a score of standards that help ensure exposure levels are kept within safe limits. Now, two new standards have been published that focus on the…
(U.S. Dept of Labor: Washington, D.C.) -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the availability of a total of $4.6 million in funds in the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.
The grants will fund the creation of in-person, hands-on training…
(CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL) — The procedure outlined in the book, Process Implementation Through 5S: Laying the Foundation for Lean, by Drew Willis (Productivity Press, 2016), shows how basic lean principles can be used to implement standardized work and visual controls through plan-do-check-…
(CADENAS: Augsburg, Germany) -- Since 2012, the 3D CAD models engineering app from CADENAS has served engineers and purchasers as a download service and calculation tool for 3D data. Due to the growing popularity and the increasing download figures in Google Play and the iTunes Store, the…
(Humantech: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Whether your goal is to comply with local regulations, meet company standards, or develop a world-class ergonomics process, you must determine “where you are” and “where you want to be.” It is necessary to understand the gaps before devoting time and energy to…
(InnovMetric: Quebec, QC, Canada) -- InnovMetric Software Inc., the leading provider of universal 3D metrology solutions, has announced the launch of PolyWorks 2016, the latest release of the company’s universal 3D metrology software platform. PolyWorks 2016 fully supports probing and laser…
(marcus evans: London) -- The focus of pharmaceutical quality systems have shifted in recent years from a traditional model to a more global, dynamic, and risk-based approach, enhanced especially by regulatory authorities and economic environment. marcus evans is organizing “Quality Excellence:…
