Development in the manufacturing industry is becoming a huge issue. Many of the most skilled workers in manufacturing are retiring, and it’s getting harder and harder to find new young workers with the skills to replace them. What can we do to attract more talented people to the manufacturing industry? It is clear that sitting…
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Due to their cost, outfitting maintenance personnel with a thermal imaging camera was once too expensive to be practical. But as technology advances, thermal or IR cameras are becoming increasingly affordable and have a definite place in any maintenance managers arsenal. Of all the inspection tools we could cover, it is hard to beat the…
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A few days ago, Toyota and Mazda announced the city that will house their new $1.6B joint manufacturing facility: Huntsville, Alabama. While the choice might seem surprising, the plant will be situated less than 20 miles away from an existing Toyota engine plant, making logistical networks a key factor in the decision. Alabama is home…
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Technology has reinvented manufacturing time and time again. From the assembly line that allowed rapid mass production of products to the use of robots that increased precision and speed and enhanced safety, each successive technological jump has meant great things for manufacturing. The next big technological advance to revolutionize manufacturing may well be machine learning…
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If you’re in the manufacturing business, you’ve probably already heard about Industry 4.0. Maybe your business even uses Industry 4.0 practices already. But now you’re hearing murmuring about Industry 5.0. What is Industry 5.0 — and are there innovations that you can expect from it when it comes to manufacturing? What Is Industry 4.0? First,…
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The first quarter of the year has started and you want to make an impact to your companies bottom line. What better way than putting your current purchasing approach under the magnifying glass? Here are three purchasing strategies that will hopefully cut costs without sacrificing quality. 2018 is here and it’s time to get lean…
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In mid-2017, Tesla began ramping up production of their Model 3, an electric sedan with an economical price point of $35,000 to reach a broader customer base. In July, CEO Elon Musk predicted that his factories would be producing more than 20,000 vehicles per month by the end of the calendar year. As the calendar…
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Motors are employed across the industrial sector. As the technology that goes into motors becomes more and more complicated, it is vital for engineers and technicians to know about what causes electric motor failure. Trouble is, the causes of electrical motor failure are nuanced and complex, since various issues can contribute to a problem that…
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Happy New Year everyone! We hope your holidays were relaxing, memorable and full of joy. We decided to collect a few wish list items that should make it on any maintenance departments New Years Resolution list. Gather and Store All Machine Documentation Machine data is most commonly seen in three layers. The first is on paper…
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Living in modern times lets us enjoy access to advanced technologies that make us happier and more productive. But along with these modern conveniences come new opportunities for would-be thieves and criminals to exploit what you’ve built and us it for their own purposes. In the wide world of various manufacturing industries, one such avenue…
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