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).
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.
AI Speeds Manufacturing Supply Chains February 9, 2023 To win the supply chain battle, manufacturers need accurate insights into inventory and operational processes
CNC Turning Technology Targets Its Many Facets September 20, 2023 Uncover the latest innovations reshaping CNC turning and precision manufacturing. Delve into advanced tooling solutions, strategies for automation, trochoidal turning methods, and the seamless fusion of milling and turning processes through CNC control technology. These advancements are designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in machining operations.
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.
Tool Tales August 17, 2023 Mantle Inc. takes home the prize with its patented TrueShape process. If the company and its employees have anything to say about it, toolmaking will never be the same.
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
Sustaining CAD/CAM Agility September 15, 2023 Explore the transformative impact of cloud, edge computing, large language models (LLM), and convergence in the manufacturing industry, emphasizing the importance of integrated data systems and automation for improved productivity and innovation.