Baidu Jumps on the Autonomous Vehicle Train

News broke earlier this fall that Baidu, the Chinese web services company, has increased its investment in autonomous vehicle technology to the tune of $1.5B. Considered by many to be the Chinese equivalent of Alphabet, the parent company of Google and Waymo, Baidu’s accelerated partnership with carmaker BAIC has been viewed as an attempt to…
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6 Ways to Boost Manufacturing Productivity

It’s important for manufacturing leaders to view productivity not only as an important management concept but also an actionable tool that drives “efficient employees, equipment, and processes.” Fine-tuning processes and equipment operations is a good start to keep employees on track and productive; however, it often isn’t enough. Employing these steps can increase productivity, which…
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Fanuc CNC Troubleshooting

A Fanuc CNC machine is a great tool with many industrial applications. However, like any other machine, things can sometimes go wrong. While there may be some cases where your Fanuc machine requires a major repair, a lot of times, there is a simple fix. In the interest of reducing some of your stress surrounding…
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4 Manufacturing Tips You Don’t Want to Follow

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Ill Customs and bad Advice are seldom forgotten.” Here at Global Electronic Services, we’ve repaired and serviced advanced machinery for over 60,000 of the largest and most advanced manufacturers in the world, so we’ve heard some pretty terrible advice along the way. But old myths die hard. Bad advice may…
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Candy Manufacturers Unleash Some Surprising Tricks to Bring Us Halloween Treats

For children in the U.S., trick-or-treating for candy is the essence of celebrating Halloween. But surprisingly, carting home bags full of sweet delights is a relatively recent tradition. It wasn’t until the 1930s trick-or-treating became a commonplace practice in America when homemakers handed out homemade treats such as cookies, cake, and fruit to children. In…
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Manufacturing an American Made Halloween

So many Halloween goods are made overseas. Don’t be frightened though, there are plenty of options to help you have an American Made Halloween.   What comes to mind first when you think of Halloween? If you are like me, it’s candy. While there are always a variety of options we all know that the kids…
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3 Common Servo Motor Problems and How They Can Be Resolved

Servo Motors are used in equipment where precise control of the shaft position is needed. Servo Motors run on many of the same principles as regular AC and DC motors save for the fact that they have a positioning device attached to provide feedback for a closed loop system control. Being successful in maintaining a…
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The Age of Agile & Lean Manufacturing

New technologies, streamlined logistics, consolidated operations and much more have reshaped the way we view the manufacturing industry as a whole. Customers demand faster lead times, product cycles are increasingly shorter and widespread availability requires product differentiation. As product offerings become more complex and customer demands become more personalized, it’s harder for traditional manufacturing companies…
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A Look Back at Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing Day began in 2012 and, as participation in the event has grown, it has become “an annual celebration of modern manufacturing.” For many, it has shifted from a single day to encompass the entire month of October. The event encourages manufacturers to invite students and educators as well as politicians, members of the business…
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How to Pronounce ‘Fanuc’

Fanuc machines are a great resource for your industrial applications, and you may have a lot of questions about them. You may wonder about all the things they can do, what to do if they need repair and what the best way to maintain them is. But if you’re like most people, the first thing…
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