In various industries (or in your shop), there are numerous parts that make use of very small holes.

When manufacturing leaders discuss operational challenges, “culture” becomes the catch-all explanation: “Our culture doesn’t support discipline like Asian manufacturers,” or, “We need to change the culture around quality,” or, “It’s a cultural resistance to following

(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new way to package photonic integrated circuits—tiny chips that convey information using light instead of electr

In a connected world, opportunities are more about who you know than what you know. Whether it’s a job, making a sale, or finding your next great new hire, you’d be a fool to miss some great opportunities to build your network.

When fundamental particles are heavier or lighter than expected, physicists’ understanding of the universe can tip into the unknown.

On paper, material testing looks like one of the most controlled and reliable parts of a construction project. Samples are collected, standardized procedures are followed, and results are documented with precision. Everything points toward certainty.

In a lot of plants, motion-control equipment stays in service far longer than anyone originally expected.

The way we think about our process will shape the way we collect, analyze, and interpret our data when things go wrong. This in turn will shape the actions taken and the results obtained.

There’s no shortage of AI in manufacturing. There is, however, a shortage of AI that works when things get complicated—AI that can move the needle.

On an assembly line for household appliances, 10 operators assembled motors for downstream production. Demand was high, but output consistently fell short—and many motors failed final inspection, requiring weekend overtime to catch up.