Category Archives: Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing, now considered the standard in manufacturing, is the process in which companies focus on becoming more efficient in order to improve productivity and reduce waste when producing a product or service. It is based on a company culture that aims for continuous improvement. Every manufacturer should strive to achieve this, and we have […]

Innovation and improvements in the medical device industry continue to advance at increasing speeds. The goal is to get high quality products to market as quickly as possible, and the faster companies are able to do this, the greater the chances that people will benefit from the innovations. Many factors are driving medical device innovation […]

Proper medical device quality control is extremely important in a product’s developmental stages. Without it, inventors will face many roadblocks and may not ever see their product idea come to fruition. No matter how great the idea may be, and no matter how many people can benefit from the product’s development, the project will only […]

Investing in automated solutions in the manufacturing industry has become necessary in order to meet and exceed the increasingly high expectations of consumers in regards to the production of high-quality products in large volumes at reasonable costs. The integration of electronic devices, big data, and the internet of things (IoT) is what continues to drive […]

Fiber optics technology has many applications in a variety of industries including communications, manufacturing, and defense. Compared to other technologies, fiber optics has fewer associated costs, higher bandwidth capacity, and saves energy. It also has an important usage in the defense industry. Here’s more information about how fiber optics can help your business: Fiber Lasers […]

We live in a connected world.  Through our smart devices including phones, tablets, and more we are constantly connected via the Internet through a phone network, Wi-Fi, or both. In addition to being connected to other people we are also connected to other technologies. For example, with just a few taps on one of our […]

It’s true that apps are a definite part of our culture. There are countless apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play (compatible with Android devices) and new apps are being released all the time. The number of app downloads are now in the billions. As these numbers continue to grow one thing is […]

It’s true that robots have become an integral part of U.S. manufacturing. According to International Manufacturing Technology Trade show, there will be 1.3 million industrial robots operating in factories around the world according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). (Source) Today’s robots are sophisticated and built to do nearly anything on the shop floor […]

For the past few years, there has been a push in manufacturing to focus on quality control. This is a good business move, as selling quality products is something that pleases customers and can increase profitability. According to Assembly Magazine’s “State of the Profession” Report, manufacturers have embarked on a “quality crusade”. Manufacturers are increasingly focused […]

It’s true that mobile app usage for personal use is now commonplace. As people have grown accustomed to using apps on their personal devices, they are also more comfortable using them for business use! Today’s workforce is seeking out technology-forward companies that have fully integrated modern technology into their process. After all, people use tablets […]