When your job is to create and sell a quality manufacturing item, you’re going to have to deal with challenges. Challenges that spring up unexpectedly, often at the wrong moment and involve a great deal at stake for you and your company. It’s your job to consistently deliver a product that meets high-quality standards. Often…
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By now, you’re probably familiar with the booming Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and all the innovation potential it holds. IIoT solutions exist for just about everything in the manufacturing world — from automating simple assembly line processes to monitoring freight material status and much more. But perhaps the biggest opportunity for IIoT devices is…
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Machine repairs can cause costly and unnecessary delays if your maintenance crew doesn’t stay prepared. With preventative measures, however, they can keep your machines up and running for a long time. Of course, some repairs are inevitable. Age and regular use will naturally cause certain machine parts to wear down over time. But if your…
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In some eras, manufacturing processes have been slow to change. But with the speed at which technology moves today, manufacturing operations have to adapt or be left behind. New manufacturing innovations can do amazing things for your process, your organization and your manufacturing cycle speed, and these manufacturing workplace enhancements cannot be ignored if you…
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The manufacturing gender gap is cause for concern among many companies today. Manufacturing gender equity is an important element in keeping the manufacturing talent pool fresh and getting the best and most qualified people for the job. How does your city compare when it comes to gender equity in manufacturing? Here are the top ten…
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It was recently announced that Pfizer, Inc. plans to expand their manufacturing presence in Michigan by building a new production facility in Portage, MI, starting in 2019 with an anticipated opening in 2024. A combination of state tax incentives and grants will help fund 450 new jobs in Michigan, most focusing on development of injectable…
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If you haven’t heard already, 3D printers aren’t just for plastics. Metal additive manufacturing (AM), the technical term for 3D printing with metal, has the potential to completely change your supply chain. This is especially true for manufacturers dealing with a variety of complex products ordered in small volumes. In a study published in Additive…
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Whenever something needs to be fixed, you must first take it apart. This part of the process often proves more time consuming than repairing the broken part itself. Here are some time saving tips to ease the headaches that can come with disassembly. First – Torque By Hand Stripping out screws during the disassembly process…
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In our previous blog on tornadoes and related natural disasters, we discussed best practices manufacturers can use to safeguard their facilities against Mother Nature’s wrath. In this follow-up article, you’ll find a checklist you can use to prepare for the worst. Your emergency plan checklist Don’t leave your emergency response to chance. A formal written…
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Safety is always a primary concern for manufacturing company leaders, and most have strict guidelines, regulations, and contingency plans in place to maintain safe work environments on a daily basis. Unfortunately, often the most impactful safety issues are the unexpected and unpredictable events Mother Nature dishes out. In addition to safety concerns, natural disasters can…
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