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Let me introduce the five “Al” siblings: informational, aspirational, foundational, directional, and decisional. Also, meet their young cousin, survival.
In my years of learning about organizations and teaching graduate students about strategy and organizational analysis, I have seen several key…
The first day of the conference was over, and most of us congregated for happy hour, relaxing, networking, and furthering our connections. We reminisced about the day, commenting about the good, the bad, and the ugly: events at work, travel, organizational policies, you name it.
Interestingly, the…
(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced its latest webinar, “EwQIMS-QHSE Platform—All In One: Enterprise Digitalization Using a Software Solution.”
Date and time: Jan. 18, 2024, 11 a.m. Eastern
Speakers: Andrei Samoila, Chad Kymal
Challenges abound when consolidating various disciplines and…
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- Mass spectrometers, devices that identify chemical substances, are widely used in applications like crime scene analysis, toxicology testing, and geological surveying. But these machines are bulky, expensive, and easy to damage, which limits where they can be effectively…
Have you ever felt like you’re speaking into a void in a hybrid meeting? You’re not alone. The shift to hybrid workplaces has introduced a unique set of challenges in communication and collaboration. The goals? To make the office worth the commute, and the virtual connection minimally distant from…
High-precision manufacturing is critical in industries where even the slightest deviation can lead to significant consequences. It encompasses processes that demand the utmost accuracy, often in sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and electronics. Precision is important due to its direct…
Today’s quality leaders in the life sciences industry have nearly impossible charters. Long-term trends and sudden black swan events in combination can hinder an organization’s ability to exert control over product quality. Globalization, labor shortages and strikes, outsourcing, just-in-time…
(Key Technology: Walla Walla, WA) -- Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces RemoteMD 2.0, a remote support service for its optical sorting systems.
RemoteMD enables Key service technicians to securely connect to a customer’s sorter for real-…
(NewTek: Pennsauken, NJ) -- Hermetically sealed linear position sensors from NewTek Sensor Solutions tolerate the high temperatures and vibrations of steam turbines to deliver accurate and reliable feedback on the position of governor and throttle valves. Their high measurement accuracy also makes…
(SMARTTECH3D: Lomianki, Poland) -- SMARTTECH3D has introduced its new CobotScan, which integrates an ultrasmall 3D scanning head with a cobot.
The ability to create measurement plans by manually indicating and saving scanning positions allows users to enjoy CobotScan’s capabilities without having…
While people around the country are preparing champagne and getting ready to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, I’m closely monitoring our clocks at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
We actually monitor them every nanosecond of every day, not just on New Year’s Eve.…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Thermometers can do a lot of things: measure the temperature at the center of your perfectly braised chicken or tell you whether to keep your child home from school due to illness. But because of their size, traditional thermometers are limited in their uses.
“How do…
(IDS: Stoneham, MA) -- Whether it’s quality assurance, logistics tasks, or kiosk systems, it's helpful to have quickly available and optimally focused image information to make optimal decisions, avoid errors, and speed up work processes. When it is necessary to refocus frequently, it seems most…
Stress is an inevitable part of life, shaping and influencing our every decision, emotion, and action, including the way we communicate. It may induce the silent treatment or cause an emotional outburst, both of which can cause future regret.
Preply, a language learning service, surveyed Americans…
As the manufacturing industry continues to grapple with labor shortages, potential shifts in government policies could further intensify these challenges in 2025. This heightens the urgency for manufacturers to meet demand while navigating an unpredictable future.
One area where this is…
(Princeton Infrared Technologies: Monmouth Junction, NJ) -- Princeton Infrared Technologies Inc. (PIRT), global experts, and innovators in indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) imaging technology, announced it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force for a Phase II SBIR contract. This program will focus…
(NAM: Washington, D.C.) -- The National Association of Manufacturers released a new study, “The Economic Downsides of Right-to-Repair,” that highlights the cost to the environment, consumer safety, and manufacturing innovation of providing unfettered access to complex software and components in…
Manufacturing is undergoing two significant transformations: a workforce shift and a work method shift.
The manufacturing sector faces a 37% annual labor turnover rate (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), indicating a substantial challenge in retaining employees. Also, 54% of leaders report that…
The personalized nature of coaching makes it a powerful force for manufacturers. You can employ coaching to improve leadership, enhance performance and teamwork, or address personal and organizational development.
With as many as five generations in the workplace at the same time, and constant…
Unlike the traditional engineering process of designing a part, product, or component from the ground up, many times in life we need to start with an existing item and work backward to solve a problem. It’s a process known as reverse engineering, and it begins by obtaining accurate data about the…
(AMT: McLean, VA) -- As the summer of 2023 ended, the number of economists predicting a recession dwindled nearly as fast as the amount of sunlight each day. Despite the generally more optimistic outlook, orders for manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders…
(CO2Meter: Ormond Beach, FL) -- CO2Meter, a leading manufacturer in gas detection solutions, announces the release of an industrial gas detector designed to monitor gases in industrial environments. The new series will measure either oxygen or carbon dioxide, protecting employees working near and…
(Graphite One: Vancouver, BC) -- Graphite One announces the delivery of synthetic graphite anode material samples for analysis by U.S.-based global end-users. Three of the active anode material samples delivered are each designed to meet different lithium-ion battery requirements: high-energy…
Your legal department is screwing up. Royally.
You work hard to build relationships with other businesses. How many hours do you invest getting closer to partners, customers, and suppliers? And then that wonderful handshake happens, and it’s time to hammer out the agreements. That’s when Larry the…
Executives and decision-makers, as well as entire companies, are going to be affected by current and upcoming changes in regulations in 2024. Companies that adapt their operations to comply with the new laws in the United States and abroad will prove to be at the top of the success ladder,…
