Iam an early-adopter tech geek at heart, and generally am among the first to embrace a new technology. I love my gizmos, although I focus on how they can be used to streamline and simplify life, not add unnecessary complexity.

Researchers working to design new materials that are durable, lightweight, and environmentally sustainable are increasingly looking to natural composites, such as bone, for inspiration.

(Dimensional Control Systems: Troy, MI) -- Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), developer of variation analysis and quality management system software and provider of engineering services, is presenting at RTT Excite 2013 June 20–21, 2013, at RTT’s (developer of unique solutions for product visuali

Why should anyone thank you for just doing your job? And why should you ever thank your co-workers for doing what they’re paid to do? These are common questions in American workplaces, often posed rhetorically—and sometimes with hostility.

(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the release of the Optiv Classic 443 tp coordinate measuring machine (CMM), the newest model in the Optiv Classic series.

Editor’s note: This continues Jack Dunigan’s series about unsung heroes in the workplace, and the 16 traits they all share.

Recently a reader posed the following value-stream mapping, lead time-related question(s). My experience, after facilitating more value-stream mapping activities than I care to remember, is that it’s not an uncommon question. In fact, it’s a very good question.

A recent comment from a business friend, call him Tom, who manages a small factory, reminded me of a scene from The Wizard of Oz.