One of the newest trends in the arena of manufacturing is cellular manufacturing. Traditional assembly line manufacturing had operators perform their individual tasks, exactly as prescribed, over and over again, as the unit being assembled came past on a conveyor or was brought to them by some such similar means. Assemblies would be passed …
In-Process Monitoring
Why Modern Manufacturing Faces Pressing Needs
accuracy, reliability, repeatability, and verifiability Manufacturing has always had a need for accuracy, reliability, repeatability, and verifiability. Today that need is higher than it ever has been. That’s because manufacturing success now demands that each and every component that makes up a functional assembly fit together to produce an …
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A Feel for Quality
While most industries rely on precision components, there are few where the need is as critical as in medical device manufacturing. Whether it’s a tool that ends up in the hands of a surgeon or a device used every day by a patient, the consequences of a poorly manufactured component could mean the difference between life and death. How to Ensure …
Save Big Dollars when Buying Capital Equipment
A difficult challenge even under the best of circumstances! But given today’s increased cost of materials and components, and ever-shrinking Cap X budgets, the ability to generate an acceptable level of savings has become more difficult than ever. This is especially true when investing in capital-intensive, high-level assembly processes and …
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Software Powers Productivity for Automotive Presses
Manufacturing Engineering: How can software help manufacturers improve overall productivity? Andy Joseph, VP of Engineering at Promess: Software can make a huge impact in productivity whenever workers can multitask. For example, I remember a day when personal computers could do only one thing at a time. Windows fundamentally changed …
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