Metrology Tools for In-Process Inspection October 12, 2017 While suppliers are under more pressure than ever to produce precision parts faster and with less scrap, in-process metrology means manufacturers can detect as soon as possible when a part is going wrong, correcting the issue quickly and saving it from scrap.
Bill Ford’s Third Act: Fighting for Automaker’s Future, His Own Legacy August 11, 2017 Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., is now in Act III in his career at the automaker. The outcome will determine Ford Motor’s future and his legacy.
Lean Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 October 18, 2017 At UGN, one of our core operating principles is sustainability. That means minimizing waste to improve efficiency, add value, and refine the manufacturing process for our automotive products when and where we can.
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Advances Convergence July 5, 2017 Consolidation along the Digital Thread seems to be all the rage among companies today, including Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. While acquiring technologies outside its core metrology might make sense as a business, is there advantage technically in adding CAE and CAD/CAM?
Cool and Interesting Things June 22, 2023 For three decades, Darin Gray has spent his days teaching young people to share ideas, learn cool stuff, and above all, make a difference
Streamlined Plant Communication for Operational Excellence June 23, 2023 Safety, vigilance and accountability drive need for plant to deploy Shiftconnector
6 Ways Managing by Exception Improves Performance June 23, 2023 Real-time data makes traditional managing practices obsolete
UAW Auto Strike Almost Certain, Analyst Says June 21, 2023 A strike by the United Auto Workers union against one of the Detroit-area automakers is almost a certainty, an industry analyst said today.
Durable Goods Orders Climb June 27, 2023 Durable goods orders rose in May, the third consecutive monthly increase, the Commerce Department said today.
Manufacturing Employment Little Changed in May June 2, 2023 Manufacturing jobs overall were little changed in May, according to a breakdown by industry released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.