BIG Kaiser Tooling Upgrade Wins Races for Team Penske April 25, 2018 On race day, everybody sees the race on TV, but behind the scenes there’s a competition going on between shops where time is everything, according to Matt Gimbel, Team Penske’s production manager.
Reducing waste on the shop floor with mobile power April 4, 2018 Speed, safety and efficiency are important to running a successful manufacturing floor. The more efficient workers are on the floor, the quicker products can be finished and sent to their destination. The major opponent to efficiency on the floor is, of course, waste.
ServiceNow Research Uncovers Security’s Patching Paradox April 9, 2018 ServiceNow Inc., (Santa Clara, CA), released new research, “Today’s State of Vulnerability Response: Patch Work Demands Attention,” based on a survey conducted with the Ponemon Institute.
All Aboard the Additive Manufacturing Express April 10, 2018 The past few years has seen the additive manufacturing (AM) industry making big inroads into areas previously considered the stronghold of high-precision, production-only metalcutting and metal-finishing processes.
The Haas VF-1—30 Years of Very Firsts March 23, 2018 This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Haas Automation’s very first vertical machining center—the VF-1. The “V” in the model name stands for vertical—an industry-standard designation for a vertical mill. Company founder Gene Haas added “F1” to the name to unofficially designate it as the company’s “Very First One.”
Process Reliability: The Springboard to Efficiency March 6, 2018 I’m among the first to dive into the latest manufacturing innovations and see how they can improve our customers’ operations. Yet, I’m also among the first to advise them to pause and ensure that the fundamentals of their manufacturing processes are in place before adding something new into the complex mix of functionality and desired outcomes.
Which Technologies Should Come First, Second, Third? March 6, 2018 Analytics solutions. The industrial Internet of Things. Robotics. Automation. Manufacturers looking for tech solutions that will help them control costs and gain a competitive edge have many great options. In fact, deciding what type of technology to invest in and why can seem overwhelming.
Good Times in Thermoplastic Composites March 30, 2018 Thermoplastic composites are gaining traction in manufacturing applications, offering benefits like lighter weight, faster production times, longer shelf life and easier shipping compared with metals or other composites.
To Each His Own: Batch Size 1 Arrives March 30, 2018 New systems, software and processes are replacing so-called islands of automation with seamless, automated manufacturing lines that boost overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) from 30 to 80% or more. Like a chess master, these systems think multiple moves ahead on the factory floor to ensure continuing production when circumstances change.
Manufacturers Thrive by Leveraging Intellectual Property March 6, 2018 In many manufacturing industries, inventors spend considerable time and money in R&D trying to perfect products and technologies. They rely on patents to keep competitors from copying their inventions so they can recoup their investments.
