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).
Programming CMMs May 1, 2004 Off-line programming software tools for CMMs allow manufacturers to increase measurement capacity and throughput by programming CMMs, probes, and fixtures before parts are made.
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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.
ESD Protection, a Lean Manufacturing Approach February 12, 2024 A smart manufacturing philosophy that emphasizes value and minimizes waste
Edag and Bosch Engineering Announce Project-based Collaboration February 21, 2024 The memo of understanding comes after years of collaboration between the companies.
Solarcycle Announces Solar Panel Glass Plant in Georgia February 23, 2024 The company estimates more than 600 jobs to be created at its Georgia plant.
Addionics Announces $400 Million Investment in U.S. EV Battery Manufacturing February 27, 2024 A site has yet to be chosen for Addionics’ first plant, which is expected to begin production in 2027.
Electri-Cord Manufacturing Rebrands as ECM February 15, 2024 The new brand identity unites the company’s scope of capabilities under one purpose, the company says.