A New Approach for Complex Configurable Products January 11, 2024 Two main approaches exist with respect to product configuration: sales/marketing and engineering-focused strategies. The former has advantages, but could lead to gaps in what a customer is promised to what can be delivered.
The Bottom Line on Sustainability January 9, 2024 Recycling increases efficiency, enhances brand image and saves money.
Calculating Carbon Footprints—Made Easy January 9, 2024 How manufacturing engineers can use ERP systems to track and report their carbon footprints.
How Anonymous Feedback Impacts Employee Retention January 8, 2024 Keep good employees by listening to, and acting on, their concerns
Data is the Golden Ticket for Chocolate Production January 2, 2024 Connected industrial ecosystems are helping chocolate manufacturers push the boundaries of what is possible. Rob McGreevy of Aveva Group Ltd. explains how data-led digital technologies are supporting the growth of more resilient, competitive and demand-driven businesses.
Certifiable Resource Planning December 29, 2023 It was a dream that started in 2014, when David Pannell and his father bought out the latter’s partner to obtain Faircloth Machine Shop Inc., but he quickly realized there was a pressing need to update the company’s outdated organizational system.
Flexibility, Programming Drive CAD/CAM Innovation December 20, 2023 CAD/CAM software users are looking for a wide variety of functions from which to choose and customize based on their application.
Get Robot-Ready: 5 Steps to Prepare for a New Robot A vast majority of manufacturers agree that robotic automation is the best solution to reduce costs, increase productivity, address labor shortages, and aid in recruitment and retention.
Daikin Kashima Awarded Plant of the Year 2023 December 14, 2023 The international refrigerant manufacturer is using HART-enabled instrument technologies and tools, combined with AI, to optimize maintenance and equipment management.
It’s Not a Game November 30, 2023 San Diego research engineer turns an enjoyable pastime into a life-saving passion