(IMTS: Chicago) -- International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) visitors, it’s time to excel in your field: Registration for IMTS 2012 is open.

Do you remember a post-hippie-era song called “Signs?” The song’s refrain came to mind recently during a workplace walkthrough.

During the assembly of parts using an electric torque screwdriver, there are many things to consider to achieve proper torque control. Is the joint hard or soft? What material is being used? Is the screw lubricated or treated with a locking patch?

(Marketplace Chaplains USA: Plano TX) -- A recent corporate business council (CBC) study shows that customer satisfaction is often driven by employee loyalty to the company.

(Vishay: Malvern, PA) -- Vishay Precision Group has announced that its VPG Process Weighing division has unveiled a new video highlighting the features and capabilities of a G4 modular, high-speed instrument for weighing and force measurement and control applications.

(JAI: San Jose, CA) -- JAI, developer and manufacturer of high-quality industrial and machine vision cameras, has added four new GigE Vision cameras to its series of industrial grade charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras built around quad-tap sensors from Kodak.

With companies being asked to produce more with fewer resources, managing risks is more critical than ever.

(Adept Technology: Pleasonton, CA) -- Adept Technology Inc., designer and manufacturer of intelligent vision-guided robotics systems and autonomous mobile solutions, has announced the launch of the new Adept Courier, a groundbreaking approach to automating the movement of goods.

“It is what it is.” I’m hearing that a lot now. I’m OK with it if someone is using it as a shortcut to mean something like the Serenity Prayer.