Cleaning a circuit board can seem like a difficult task to tackle, but these boards get dirty all the time. A slew of different materials are hazardous to the performance and safety of these devices. Watching out for such dangers and addressing the damage they cause can keep your work productive and the tools needed for the…
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As equipment ages and becomes unsupported by the manufacturer it is only a matter of time before the machine goes down and leaves the user scrambling to find a solution. Most often this solution is repair of the broken equipment, but there are some circumstances that can complicate things if you are not ready for…
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The rapidly changing manufacturing landscape has several companies struggling to fill positions across the board. A recent report conducted by the American National Standards Institute found that many companies don’t have a consistent way of weighing the importance of credentials in the candidates they interview and eventually hire. This, paired with the increase in jobs…
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It’s impossible to be in business today without having heard about cloud computing and the applications of cloud computing for business. But what about manufacturing? Cloud computing has a number of advantages when it comes to storing, sharing and accessing data. But do these really apply to manufacturing? How Manufacturing Uses Cloud Computing The answer…
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Investments in additive manufacturing have been happening for some time now, but a string of announced partnerships between airlines, aircraft manufacturers and 3D printing companies has the technology at the forefront of air travel and airplane technology like never before. Boeing announced investments in Digital Alloys, Inc., a company based in Massachusetts that developed…
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When people think of data breaches and the need for data privacy protection in business, they often think of IT companies or retailers with huge stores of customer data. However, it may interest you to know that manufacturing is the number two industry when it comes to cyberhacker attacks. Cybersecurity is a huge issue if…
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Six Sigma has become a hot topic in the world of quality assurance in business and manufacturing. Since the 1980s, companies across a variety of industries have embraced the Six Sigma process and methodology, seeking to increase output, improve customer experience, lower costs and grow leaders within their organization. What is it about this long-term…
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Of all the various electrical components that comprise modern circuitry, diodes are among the most common. A diode is basically a two terminal component that only allows current to pass in one direction. Diodes range in size from very large to almost microscopic and can be designed to fill a variety of different functions. Here…
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There are many manufacturing innovation trends to stay on top of today. Advances in automation and cloud computing are sure to change the face of manufacturing for years to come. But what about soft trends in 2018? The right soft trend can make just as much of an impact on your manufacturing operation as some…
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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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