Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 1, 2023

Once a prototype was in Kamatics’ hands, the shop determined it would rather have the ability to connect the gage directly to a PC, so the engineering team incorporated that functionality into the gage based on Kamatics’ feedback. “So it’s a very cost-effective solution.”

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Electronics Automation Prototype  Rapid prototyping 98

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Automation features, further enhance functionality enabling part serialization, date coding, variable text inputs, remote programming, I/O control, and more. The workstations offer a highly configurable, compact unit designed for lean manufacturing.

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Lean manufacturing Electronics Automation Automotive 52

i4.0 today

JUNE 14, 2024

Automation features, further enhance functionality enabling part serialization, date coding, variable text inputs, remote programming, I/O control, and more. The workstations offer a highly configurable, compact unit designed for lean manufacturing.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Electronics Automotive Function 52

ATS

MARCH 18, 2024

The quality control process in manufacturing Quality control begins by defining dimensional, visual or functional standards. Deciding where to do these is a function of how to reduce waste by detecting defects or problems early in the manufacturing process, plus practicality — where can quality control checks be performed?

Six Sigma 59

Six Sigma Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Function 59

ATS

MARCH 5, 2024

Share One of the tenets of lean manufacturing is that goods should flow like water through production. That flow is smoothed by determining the takt time and configuring manufacturing to achieve it. This blog explains takt time in manufacturing. What is Takt time?

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

MEM

JANUARY 23, 2023

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics has just released its next-generation machine data monitoring platform, incorporating real-time OEE functionality. The functionality of machine monitoring platforms such as FourJaw 2.1, They can capture real-time data to generate accurate OEE reports and subsequently improve production efficiency.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Lean manufacturing 52

ATS

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Greater integration and insight in supply chain and inventory functions. This is because additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing can produce the necessary level of production quality in a fraction of the time of legacy prototyping processes, often with increased functionality. Lean manufacturing.

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3D printing Prototype  Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 18, 2023

“For example, when we were developing an ICU trolley for a hospital, we had ongoing engagement with the customer to understand their requirements, including the dimensions and functionality. ‘We work with our customers to determine the most practical way to manufacture the product before we begin production.

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Prototype  Lean manufacturing Bottleneck Manufacturing 98

ATS

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Excessive moisture or condensation: A buildup of moisture on the surface of your equipment might be a warning sign that your dryers or traps are not functioning as they should. Unstable pressure and airflow: This symptom may be caused by leaking hoses or fittings, worn-out seals or malfunctioning valves.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Function Bottleneck Fit 52

i4.0 today

JUNE 29, 2023

Eliminating unnecessary steps is another crucial aspect of streamlining production processes and reducing energy consumption — many manufacturing workflows tend to have obsolete steps that consume energy without contributing to product quality or functionality.

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Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Smart manufacturing Bottleneck 52

ATS

AUGUST 2, 2024

Strategies for improving efficiency Engineers often look for and make improvements in manufacturing efficiency in response to a problem, a request, or new information or equipment becoming available. Lean seeks to eliminate all forms of waste. 3D printing is an example of such a technology.)

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 52

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manufacturing Six Sigma 3D printing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 15, 2023

The expert function can determine when a collision might occur but adding micro joints and altering lead-ins to ensure parts are not scrapped during manufacture. Experience Helps There are quite a few MES software products on the market today, but their functionality is built for general job shop management.

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Lean manufacturing Function Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

ATS

MAY 22, 2024

One way in which the maintenance function helps keep employees safe is through regular inspections. After-use checks are essential for all machinery and equipment, whether used by maintenance or manufacturing. This also forms part of lean manufacturing.) Any problems or faults should be noted and attended to promptly.

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Form Lean manufacturing Function Manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Including an extensive number of colleagues working in non-engineering functions. It was great to be part of a multi-functional team working in partnership to deliver some invaluable training to the JLR engineering teams,” reports Andrew Kendrick, Group Sales Director, WHS Plastics UK. However, knowledge creates value.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Supply Chain Automotive Electronics 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Confirm the Problem with a Gemba Walk A Gemba walk is a management technique in Lean manufacturing first created by the Japanese automobile manufacturers which involves walking the production floor. How Do You Perform RCCA? So, what does this process entail? We break it down into 10 steps. What and who was affected?

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Function Lean manufacturing Freight Manufacturing 73

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 2, 2024

Screen auto-rotate function to match the orientation of display module. BSF tooling is designed for CNC machining and functions without an anti-rotation device, change of spindle direction, or contact mechanism, allowing components to be spot faced in the same direction as the bore is drilled.

Automation 52

Automation Lean manufacturing Robotics Robotics 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2023

In addition to significant productivity gains and environmental benefits, the high-quality part is functional in extreme weather conditions.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain Lean manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Additionally, the robot’s NC Cooperation guidance function features a mobile display, voice operation, and provides notifications. As an intelligent system, e-POWER utilizes energy only when necessary, much like the efficient start-stop function commonly found in automobiles. Lantek will be in Booth S-17017.

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Form Lean manufacturing Automation Robotics 52

Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In 1997, I relocated to Coimbatore to lead the supply chain management function as it evolved into an integrated discipline. In 2009, after completing the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, I moved to China to establish and head LMW’s greenfield project for manufacturing textile spinning machinery.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Additive manufacturing offers enormous potential to lower weight, improve component functionalities, and substantially reduce part count in complex assemblies, directly increasing aircraft energy efficiency, and reducing assembly costs and time,” said Christina-Maria Margariti, project officer for hydrogen-powered aircraft for Clean Aviation.

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Additive manufacturing Aerospace Supply Chain Lead Time 52

ATS

MARCH 6, 2025

Share Value stream mapping (VSM) is a core component of lean manufacturing. VSM maps function as visual tools that let teams quickly identify process bottlenecks, redundancies and areas of underperformance. Lean manufacturing value stream mapping identifies eight types of waste.

Manufacturing 84

Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Bottleneck Lead Time 84

ATS

MARCH 18, 2025

Further complications arise from the use of Just-in-Time (JIT)productionand Lean manufacturing practices and the frequency with whichProductionschedules change. Key strategies for effective collaboration How can managers go about creating cross-function alignment soMaintenance and Productioncollaborate rather than compete?

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Function Discrete manufacturing Lean manufacturing Manufacturing 90

ATS

MARCH 13, 2025

Cross-functional collaboration : Production, maintenance and engineering teams including managers and front-line staff should regularly share data on production throughput, reject volumes, and machine performance to help identify potential failure points. Continuous improvement : Continuous improvement solutions are also critical.

Discrete manufacturing 52

Discrete manufacturing Manufacturing Aerospace Bill of Materials 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 1, 2023

Scalability and flexibility across levels of control and computing functionality. Convenient software modules for essential tasks such as lean manufacturing and energy monitoring. Support for a wide variety of protocols and programming languages, with strong library functionality. Built-in cybersecurity.

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Automation Function Lean manufacturing Manufacturing 59