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(Nordson: East Providence, RI) -- Nordson EFD, a Nordson Corp. company, has announced that its new-to-market PICO Nexμs jetting system has been recognized by Machine Design magazine with a 2024 Edge Award in the Automation & IIoT category.
Designed for smart factory readiness, PICO Nexμs…
Despite the industry’s push toward digital transformation, 95% of manufacturers use paper-based documentation, according to Forbes. But modernization doesn’t have to be overwhelming for manufacturing teams.
When implemented strategically, digital documentation can improve processes, enhance…
In this article, I’m looking at Weber’s Law. It’s named after Ernst Heinrich Weber (1795–1878), a German physician who was one of the pioneers of experimental psychology. I highly recommend the Numberphile YouTube video that explains this in detail.
A simple explanation of Weber’s Law is that we…
(GFT: New York) -- Manufacturers are in the midst of one of the most significant transformations of their time, defined in large part by new AI-powered efficiencies. But for many companies, decades of siloed data stand between them and this new reality.
GFT has been working with Google Cloud since…
(Nikon Metrology NV: Brighton, MI)—Nikon Metrology NV, a subsidiary of Nikon Corp., announces the launch of Scatter Correction CT, a software solution designed to address the challenges posed by X-ray scatter artifacts in industrial computed tomography (CT) scanning. By employing advanced physics-…
Despite the clear benefits of hybrid work models, a significant number of managers still push for their teams to be back in the office. A KPMG report of responses from 100 CEOs of large companies shows that more than a third expect to have all corporate workers back to the office full time by 2027…
Not long ago, I accompanied two of the Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership’s consultants, Bob Elliott and Peter Melnik, to a Shingo Systems Design workshop at Osram, a terrific host site in Hillsboro, New Hampshire. Bob and Peter did all the work. My job, in the spirit of continuous…
(Digital Twin Consortium: Boston) -- Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) has announced revised definitions for digital twin and digital thread, aligning these concepts more closely with core digital engineering principles. These refined definitions underscore the central role of digital twins and digital…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The Baldrige Executive Fellows Program is a one-year, nationally ranked leadership development experience for direct reports to the most senior leader in the organization or business unit leaders.
The program prepares this elite group of rising senior executives for…
(3D Scanners UK: Barford, England) -- 3D Scanners UK, the master distributer of PolyWorks software in the U.K. and Ireland, has expanded its services to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) training. In line with its dedication to supporting the manufacturing and engineering…
(Ansys: Canonsburg, PA) -- Faraday Technology Corp., a leading company in the semiconductor industry, is expanding its use of Ansys technology to enhance its capabilities in developing advanced designs for multi-die 2.5D/3D-ICs—critical for artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT),…
All improvement efforts require a framework. No matter what we’re doing, we all need some way to align our efforts and focus on a specific objective. During my 50 years in this business, I’ve seen people use many different improvement frameworks. Most of these have been variations on either PDSA (…
As we approach 2025, one of the most pressing challenges manufacturers face is a growing labor shortage. Research anticipates that 1.9 million jobs will go unfilled during the next decade. This issue, compounded by the retirement of experienced workers and the lack of interest from younger…
This ain’t your daddy’s or mommy’s business world anymore. I’m sure you’ve figured that out already. First of all, people use cell phones. I keep reminding my father.
“Dad, turn on your cell phone when you’re not home.”
“Why? Then it will ring. I’m retired, and I don’t want to be bothered by…
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, has launched its Reliance Predictive Quality Analytics solution, bringing a new level of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics to its quality management system (QMS). The solution enables automated early detection and proactive resolution to…
The Associated Press, reporting on the strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association, noted, “Local ILA president Boise Butler said workers want a fair contract that doesn’t allow automation of their jobs.” The report added, “The union had message boards on the side of a truck reading, ‘…
More and more companies in the manufacturing industry admit that providing great customer experience is vital to their business success. 41% of respondents to the “2024 State of Manufacturing Report” by Fictiv consider enhancing customer experience (CX) one of their top three priorities for this…
(Teledyne: Waterloo, ON) -- Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, introduces the Linea HS2 TDI line scan camera family. Drawing on over four decades of industry leading expertise, this innovative camera series represents a significant breakthrough in next-generation TDI technology.…
(Olympus: Tokyo) -- Olympus Corp., a global medtech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling, has announced the launch of VISERA S*, the all-in-one imaging platform with stroboscopy. The new video platform integrates advanced diagnostic capabilities,…
Centurion Performance & Engines (CP&E) is an Illinois-based manufacturer of custom performance engines and parts. It’s also a custom tuning and install body shop in high demand.
Founded in 2009, the company has a research and development department equipped with advanced tools including a…
‘Clinician burnout is a critical issue to understand and address,” says Mohsen Bayati, a professor of operations, information, and technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business. The condition is thought to affect nearly half of all U.S. doctors, at a cost of about $4.6 billion annually due to…
(CloudNC: London) -- CloudNC, a manufacturing technology company, announces that its CAM Assist solution, which uses AI to generate machining strategies for 3 and 3+2 axis CNC machines, is now available for Siemens NX CAM users.
The new software is available as an AI-enabled add-on for Siemens…
(KYZEN: Nashville, TN) -- KYZEN, a leader in innovative and environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at FABTECH 2024, Oct. 15–17, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The KYZEN Clean Team will be at Booth W2810, offering cleaning insights and…
The biggest sustainability challenge today isn’t a lack of enthusiasm. We observe many more business leaders every day who are eager to engage in sustainability efforts, driven by factors such as government regulations, societal expectations, stakeholder demands, or their own aspirations.
The real…
Imagine having to straighten up a messy kitchen, starting with a counter littered with sauce packets. If your goal is to wipe the counter clean, you might sweep up the packets as a group. If, however, you wanted to first pick out the mustard packets before throwing the rest away, you would sort…
