China’s National Development and Reform Commission recently proposed new auto investment regulations to ban the manufacture of fossil fuel-burning vehicles in the country. A push towards ceasing all combustion engine production isn’t a new idea in China. There are been rules and regulations in place since last year to encourage automakers to be proactive…
Read More
Manufacturing Day 2018 will be here before you know it — and if you’re in the manufacturing field, Manufacturing Day is a great opportunity to inspire a new generation of manufacturers that is sorely needed in today’s society. There are woefully few efforts to get the younger generation excited about manufacturing today, so when an…
Read More
Technological advances are moving forward at breakneck speed, and they seem to come more quickly and be more effective every year. Manufacturing is often one of the first places where new technology makes its mark, and manufacturers have to be prepared to evolve with new technology, offering innovative ideas to entice customers and boost efficiency….
Read More
When receiving a repair into the service center, sometimes the amount of information we are given is detailed with timelines, failure modes and fault codes. But most of the time what we get is very vague despite the repair being part of a critical machine down situation. What is the reason for this? Sometimes it…
Read More
During the last week of June, Tesla, Inc. was able to hit their original goal of producing 5,000 Model 3s in one week. Reaching this goal has been important for the electric vehicle manufacturer as they try to bridge the gap into economy cars (the Model 3 is priced at $35,000) and reach a broader…
Read More
What is a Resistor? A resistor is an electrical component that, as the name implies, provides electrical resistance to a circuit. A resistor is opposite to a conductor, where a conductor allows the flow of electrons, a resistor opposes it. The amount of electric resistance is measured in a value called Ohms. What purpose does…
Read More
LG Electronics recently announced plans to expand their Huntsville, AL, operations to include production of solar modules. The company has had a presence in Alabama for decades, and intends to invest close to $30 million for solar module production lines at its facilities. Plans are for the Huntsville location to add 160 new jobs focused…
Read More
Conflict on the floor is the last thing you want as a manager. It stalls production, hurts morale and can even be a safety issue. Unfortunately, despite your best intentions and whatever safeguards you put into place, conflicts on the floor happen. Maybe two workers disagree about the best way to complete a certain task….
Read More
Do you need stepper motors or servo motors in your business? Perhaps you need both. Although they are not as different as some might think, there are some significant differences between the two. If you’re not quite clear on the properties and benefits of the stepper motor vs. the servo motor, here’s a basic breakdown…
Read More
No one wants a toxic workplace. But some managers have ignored toxicity in the workplace or dismissed it as a necessary evil. If those companies are lagging behind others in growth, this is likely the reason why. What Is a Toxic Work Culture? A toxic work culture is one where employees do not feel comfortable…
Read More