The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) places a major importance on safety in the workplace, and pneumatic hand tools are no exception. In fact, in the OSHA “Hand and Power Tools” guide, the administration reminds those who work with such tools under OSHA regulations that it’s sometimes difficult to see the potential risks these…
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Pfizer is one of the nation’s leading biopharmaceutical companies. They started a campaign this month to increase interest and enhance perceptions of modern manufacturing careers. This campaign has been labeled “Creators Wanted” and encompasses advertisements, digital targeting, and storytelling from those currently in the field. The purpose of the campaign is to bring interest back…
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Growing up I was always a huge fan of movies, especially anything Sci-fi. It is one of the reasons I love the career I am in – I get to work in a field that is ever evolving with the newest technologies from ranging from robotics to automation. Doing research on these articles I write…
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There has been a lot of hype and excitement around the growing fleet of passenger vehicles manufactured by Tesla, Elon Musk’s automobile company focused on all-electric vehicles. Now, Musk is planning to expand beyond the passenger demographic and into commercial/industrial markets with the development of the Tesla Semi. Tentatively scheduled to be unveiled on October…
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Those who work outside the manufacturing industry may not understand what life is like inside actual plants. And, while they might understand that manufacturing has changed since the Industrial Revolution, many likely carry misconceptions about the industry’s professionals: what they do, how they work, and what their workplaces look like. The truth is out there…
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In many factories, the hydraulic pump is the heart of the operation — and hydraulic pump failure can cause huge problems. But why do hydraulic pumps break? In order to avoid hydraulic pump failure, it’s helpful to know what causes hydraulic pumps to fail. How to Know If Your Hydraulic Pump Is Failing Before getting…
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What sets the best in the industry above the rest? In an increasingly competitive space, manufacturers are constantly challenged to achieve their professional goals. It’s more and more difficult to be the best of the best as globalization seems to make the world smaller every day while adding more competitors to the playing field. Add…
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Manufacturing has been changing since the Industrial Revolution first brought steam- and water-powered machines into being. The second Industrial Revolution meant large-scale production, electric-powered machines, and the efficiency of the assembly line. Then came the third, ushering in computers necessary to control automated machines, followed by the fourth with connected smart machines. But change is…
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It’s inevitable that at some point your facility will experience a power surge. A power surge, is just as it sounds; a sudden change in the electrical conditions of the circuit. These changes result in a burst of energy. These surges may only last milliseconds but they can range from an over voltage of hundreds…
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Times have been tough over the last few weeks for victims of Harvey and Irma. Much of the southeast has no power, plumbing and other basic utilities. Unfortunately, if you are in one of these zones, while you may be down, the world still turns and if you do not respond properly you could lose…
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