Major players in both the auto and aero industries recently announced updates to their investments in autonomous vehicles. Ford has begun road testing vehicles in Miami to one day handle ridesharing and deliveries, Bosch and Daimler announced San Jose as a pilot city for their self-driving vehicles and Boeing plans to launch autonomous solar planes…
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What’s the difference between a sensor and a transducer? A sensor and transducer have similar functions, so it is understandable that there may be some confusion between them. In fact, sensors are a type of transducer, and a transducer can contain sensors — although a transducer in and of itself is not considered a sensor….
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Welding is one of the key skills needed to do any sort of repair work involving metal materials. A skilled welder can repair cracks to motor housings, metallize shafts, fix broken welds and mounting feet – basically anything that involves joining two pieces of metal together permanently. But with any skill, proficiency varies from person…
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As a result of growing trade tensions between China and the United States, major players in the automobile industry have started to react and alter their importing and exporting plans. Volvo has operations in both the United States and China, producing the S60 sedan in its American plant and XC60 SUV and S90 sedan…
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It is impossible to overstate the importance of personal safety equipment in the workplace. Depending on your industry, it can be tempting to skip out on some of the items usually associated with personal protective equipment (PPE). Some workers may find it uncomfortable or inconvenient to wear certain PPE items. It is indeed cheaper for…
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If there is one word that fills the owner or manager of a manufacturing plant with fear it’s probably “downtime.” Downtime throws the entire schedule out of whack. It disrupts workflow, throws schedules into chaos and, worst of all, costs money. What are the causes of downtime in manufacturing, and what are some effective downtime…
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As the calendar turns to winter, plenty of companies will be experiencing months of snowfall. All that snow requires pounds of rock salt to prevent falls on icy walkways and while employee safety is of the utmost concern during the snowy season, it’s important to keep the health of your machinery in mind. Salt is…
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Designing a great circuit board is both a craft and an art, and thanks to today’s technology, there is a lot of excellent circuit design software out there to help you do it. The best circuit board design apps or software for you will depend on your level of experience and personal style. Different types…
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Some of the most exciting developments in modern technology are being explored in the field of nanotechnology. Future nanotechnology inventions could revolutionize the world as we know it in countless ways, including how we approach manufacturing. How will nanotechnology change the future? First, it may help to understand a little more about what nanotechnology is….
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FANUC, a supplier of robotics and IoT solutions that we regularly service here at GES, recently broke ground on a new $51M expansion in Auburn Hills, Michigan with intentions of expanding their business in aerospace and logistics. The planned expansion gives the company a statewide footprint of more than 1.15M square feet. FANUC has…
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