Automation in Lean Manufacturing July 1, 2007 Common misperceptions about lean manufacturing and automation systems lead many manufacturing managers to dismiss the use of automation in a lean setting.
Lean at NUMMI September 1, 2005 To remain competitive in the fiercely contested North American automotive industry, the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI, Fremont, CA) assembly plant, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) and General Motors Corp. (Detroit), has rededicated its efforts in lean manufacturing during the past few years by applying key tenets of the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Proactive OT Security—Protecting Before The Attack January 27, 2021 Cybersecurity is growing more critical every year. Much of the focus has been on protecting information technology (IT) assets, and operational technology security can be been overlooked. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Michael Rothschild, Senior Director of Marketing for Tenable about what has changed to cause operational technology security to gain a high profile; how OT environments are different from, and similar to IT; what types of attacks are impacting OT environments; what can happen if an OT attack is successful; common methods for detecting OT based attacks; and how proactive security is a powerful strategy for OT security.
Tackling Downtime and Inefficiencies with Software November 20, 2019 Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can utilize technology to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and boost productivity and profits across their business.
Regional Manufacturing Is More Than a Defensive Strategy December 8, 2023 Regionalization is becoming a powerful strategy to overcome risks to business continuity arising from tariffs, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and other challenges. But using it purely as a defensive de-risking maneuver misses the overall narrative.
6 Ways Robots are Changing Manufacturing August 15, 2023 Experts weigh in on the impact of robotics on productivity and the people who advance manufacturing.
New Mega-Supplier Targets Green Solutions August 18, 2023 The Faurecia-Hella merger has birthed Forvia, a forward-looking automotive powerhouse pioneering electrification, energy management, sustainable materials, and cutting-edge cockpit and lighting innovations.
Understanding A.I.’s Purpose and Potential August 18, 2023 Elon Musk's xAI: From AI Skeptic to Enthusiast
Robots, Cobots and Humanoids, Oh My! August 15, 2023 The benefits and challenges of human-robot collaboration
Stratasys, Desktop Metal to Merge May 25, 2023 Stratasys Ltd. and Desktop Metal Inc. agreed to combine in a deal valued at $1.8 billion.
