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Six Sigma Concepts Updates Video Metrology Systems for Simplified Integration

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Six Sigma Concepts LLC Six Sigma Concepts showcases the InGage Discovery line, a family of backlit video metrology systems. Previously, the Discovery’s I/Os were limited to a set of preset functions. Now, the user is able to set the inputs and outputs, and the library of functions has expanded.

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Top 6 Challenges in Warehouse Management & How to Overcome Them

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Utilize Six Sigma Techniques : Six Sigma offers a data-driven approach that identifies and eliminates process defects to reduce variability and improve quality. Without standardization, maintaining quality and efficiency in warehouse management is challenging.

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Peek Into PTXPO 2025 Profile Previews: Mold Builders

Mold Making Technology

The highlight of the booth is an innovative virtual reality experience that enables attendees to explore mold design and functionality firsthand. Cavalier Tool is showcasing ideal projects for its robot-driven Hermle automated machining cell and how the company is applying modular design concepts to unlock its full potential.

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The 8 Pillars of Total Productive Maintenance: A Guide for Industrial Manufacturers

ATS

By involving production workers in caring for manufacturing equipment, it leverages the skills in the maintenance function, enabling preventive maintenance and higher levels of equipment care. TPM is complimentary to both Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma through its emphasis on continuous improvement and variation reduction.

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Where to Focus Your Improvement Efforts

Mold Making Technology

We all have a tool belt that is just full of good tools … Lean, Six Sigma, ERPs, scheduling, engineering tricks, fixturing systems, new machine tools, you name it, we’ve got it. The POOGI team should comprise a cross-functional group of managers. Lean Six Sigma, new technologies, etc.) But, where?

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Tolerancing in Mold Design, Part 1: Understanding the Issues of Conventional Bilateral Tolerancing

Mold Making Technology

Photos Credit, all images: Profile Services and OASIC Consulting As a decision-maker in the manufacturing sector, you are familiar with (if not a devotee of) Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence and similar continuous improvement approaches. Conventional location dimensions.

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Quality Control in Manufacturing

ATS

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?