Contain the Risks of Obsolete Engineering Information December 19, 2019 Engineering information is both pervasive and essential within manufacturing plants. And, it changes constantly as a result of maintenance-related adjustments, alterations in plant processes, or the swap-out of components.
How to Apply Principles of Lean Thinking to the Manufacturing Process December 26, 2019 In manufacturing, the most efficient process is destined to come out on top. Efficiency is the highest priority. Toyota revolutionized the standards of efficient manufacturing by applying the principles of what is now known as lean thinking, a term coined by Daniel T. Jones and James P. Womack who have studied Toyota’s rise in-depth.
Making Parts at Home Leads to Company Job July 29, 2022 Craig Guth has been using an ACU-RITE MILLPWR control in his home shop to make custom motorcycle parts, and he is still using that same unit today. Not only that, but his love of machining secured him a full-time job in 2003 at The Toro Company headquarters in Bloomington, Minn.
Smart Planning for Future Success July 21, 2022 In today’s ever-changing environment, planning—and investing in next-generation solutions—is more critical than ever.
GM Quarterly Profit Falls on Supply Chain Disruptions July 26, 2022 General Motors Co. said today its second-quarter profit fell on supply chain disruptions caused by an ongoing shortage of semiconductors.
Boeing Quarterly Earnings Slide July 27, 2022 Boeing Co. today reported lower quarterly earnings partly because of its defense business.
Dassault Systèmes Extends Pact With Hyundai July 27, 2022 Dassault Systèmes announced a supply and maintenance agreement with Hyundai Motor for Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA applications.
Creating Value October 4, 2022 Ellen Lee steers automaking in new directions with additive manufacturing .
How Lyriq Interior Was Developed August 12, 2022 Rightpoint Consulting LLC worked with General Motors Co. on the interior of the Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle.
Cutting Tool Orders Rise in June August 12, 2022 June 2022 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $175.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was up 0.3% from May’s $175.4 million and up 2.2% when compared with the $172.1 million reported for June 2021.
