A New Approach for Complex Configurable Products January 11, 2024 Two main approaches exist with respect to product configuration: sales/marketing and engineering-focused strategies. The former has advantages, but could lead to gaps in what a customer is promised to what can be delivered.
Printing Payback January 8, 2024 Thinking of buying a 3D printer but concerned about ROI? As Donnie Brasco said, “Forget about it.”
Certifiable Resource Planning December 29, 2023 It was a dream that started in 2014, when David Pannell and his father bought out the latter’s partner to obtain Faircloth Machine Shop Inc., but he quickly realized there was a pressing need to update the company’s outdated organizational system.
Data is the Golden Ticket for Chocolate Production January 2, 2024 Connected industrial ecosystems are helping chocolate manufacturers push the boundaries of what is possible. Rob McGreevy of Aveva Group Ltd. explains how data-led digital technologies are supporting the growth of more resilient, competitive and demand-driven businesses.
Flexibility, Programming Drive CAD/CAM Innovation December 20, 2023 CAD/CAM software users are looking for a wide variety of functions from which to choose and customize based on their application.
How Anonymous Feedback Impacts Employee Retention January 8, 2024 Keep good employees by listening to, and acting on, their concerns
A More Affordable, Less Complex MES March 18, 2024 A manufacturing execution system is often the first step for Industry 4.0 implementation, but most are optimized to serve OEMs. Pico MES Inc. is looking out for the little guy.
Closing the Loop on Quality and Efficiency November 29, 2023 Closed-loop manufacturing (CLM) is emerging as a viable approach to address tighter delivery timelines and supply chain challenges.
It’s Not a Game November 30, 2023 San Diego research engineer turns an enjoyable pastime into a life-saving passion
