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).
Autonomous Mobile Robots Drive Manufacturing Versatility September 3, 2020 Robotics have come a long way since the first industrial robot was installed at General Motors. Denise Ebenhoech, Regional Head of Advanced Robotics Applications at KUKA Robotics, sits down with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, to discuss recent developments within mobile robots. From cleans rooms to job shops to moving entire airplane assemblies, autonomous mobile robots are helping manufacturers succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing landscape.
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.
