The Fabricator

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Is your metal fabrication shop sustaining your lean manufacturing journey, or are you letting things backslide? It’s time for reflection.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 29, 2022

Has your metal fabrication shop's lean manufacturing journey stalled or faltered? If so, it’s time for a relaunch.

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Lean manufacturing Manufacturing 116

The Fabricator

AUGUST 1, 2022

Those that resist lean manufacturing efforts need to see the negative impact nonvalue-added activities can have on metal fabrication shops and other facilities.

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Lean manufacturing Manufacturing 111

Factory Worx

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The post What is Lean Manufacturing and its Six Core Principles? appeared first on Factoryworx.

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Design World

JANUARY 8, 2023

The top goal of most digital transformation (DX) initiatives sounds suspiciously similar to that of lean-manufacturing methodologies — to minimize an operation’s waste and cost while concurrently maximizing its quality (defect-free) throughput of customer-coveted product.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 25, 2025

Image: stellastock/stock.adobe.com Central Coast manufacturers are encouraged to apply for funding available from a new $800,000 pilot program launched by the NSW Government to boost productivity, reduce costs and increase competitiveness. Manufacturing employs 10,600 people in the Central Coast and contributed $1.4

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A regional Queensland manufacturer is proving that strategic infrastructure investment and automation can level the playing fieldeven against national competitors. The new facility, featuring a 50-metre Entegra clear span structure , was designed to maximise automation and improve manufacturing flow. Why does this matter?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Images: GME GME manufactures UHF CB radios and emergency beacon products, exemplifying its commitment to local production and innovation in the Australian manufacturing industry. This transformative approach aligns with the governments commitment to fostering a robust manufacturing sector, ultimately benefiting communities across NSW.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Do you focus on lean tools but ignore the philosophy? Or do you opine about lean philosophy but ignore the tools? Doing either can kill an improvement initiative.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 29, 2022

After seven years of writing for The FABRICATOR, columnist Jeff Sipes writes his send-off by addressing the past, future, and the fundamentals at lean manufacturing’s core.

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MRPEasy

JANUARY 13, 2025

Lean manufacturing tools help you organize workspaces and fix problems before they can slow you down. What is lean manufacturing? Lean manufacturing is all about working smarter, not harder.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Are you serious about lean manufacturing, or are you just dabbling? Considering the state of the world, now would be a good time to get serious.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Lean manufacturing principles can streamline operations, reducing waste and boosting efficiency across the production line. Understanding Manufacturing in Australia From traditional methods to advanced technologies, the manufacturing sector continues to evolve, reflecting the dynamic nature of the global economy.

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ATS

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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 a proactive maintenance methodology that’s complementary to Lean manufacturing. What is total productive maintenance?

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Nexus Integra

MAY 31, 2022

Also known as “lean production”, this work philosophy is essential for any company that is part of Industry 4.0. What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean Manufacturing stands out. Lean Manufacturing is a philosophy whose main function is to eliminate everything that does not add value in a production process.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

It’s easy for manufacturing managers to become fixated on the big picture, visualizing every aspect of their operations as cells in a spreadsheet. The idea behind it is simple, but it can have a tremendous impact on lean manufacturing efforts as well as ongoing process improvement. What is a Gemba walk in manufacturing?

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 16, 2023

Flexpipe announces the launch of its Lean Maker Academy to support lean manufacturing QUEBEC CITY — On Aug. Flexpipe announces the launch of its Lean Maker Academy to support lean manufacturing QUEBEC CITY — On Aug. Train as many people as you want on a schedule that meets their needs and yours.”

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ATS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In the ongoing pursuit of increased efficiency and improved profit margins, lean manufacturing is one of the most impactful practices that organizations have adopted over the past several decades – and its influence remains significant to this day. What is lean manufacturing?

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Cleaning Technologies Group LLC Cleaning Technologies Group (CTG) introduces its Ransohoff LeanVeyor parts washing system, which is engineered for lean manufacturing while reducing floor space requirements and providing optimized cleaning and drying performance.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 24, 2023

Longtime industry consultant Gary Conner recalls his days implementing lean manufacturing concepts and eliminating waste in the sheet metal job shop.

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Lean manufacturing Manufacturing 128

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 23, 2023

From manufacturing and project engineering to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and sustainability, Katherine Pistorius has turned her passions into a fulfilling career in manufacturing. Take sustainability and bring it to the front manufacturing.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2024

Image: Atelier 211/stock.adobe.com As one of Australia’s premier publication dedicated to the manufacturing industry, Manufacturers’ Monthly understands the critical role that ongoing professional development plays in maintaining competitive edge. This is where you come in. Spaces are limited and demand is high.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Conventional wisdom in lean manufacturing says that material handlers should stage tools and material for operators. The less wasted movement operators make, the better. Still, how does this affect shop culture and idea generation? It's worth putting more value in talking a communication in the metal fabrication job shop.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Another remarkable innovation is hybrid machining systems, which seamlessly combine additive and subtractive processes, creating unparalleled opportunities for precision manufacturing. 2) How is the industry adapting to sustainable manufacturing practices, and what specific initiatives are helping to reduce environmental impact?

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 25, 2022

A decade ago, a speaker at an FMA lean manufacturing conference revealed a proposed shop layout to promote flow. The bones behind the concept still apply to the industry today.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Image: ECI Solutions The job shop manufacturing sector in Australia is a significant part of the overall manufacturing industry, creating unique products with tailored specifications. However, job shop manufacturers face a variety of challenges that can impact efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When fabricators scrutinize all the activities that go into making a part—using basic lean manufacturing tools, boosted with the power of AI—great things can happen.

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Lean manufacturing Manufacturing 97

The Fabricator

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Before launching a career as a lean manufacturing consultant, Gary Conner spent years at a precision sheet metal shop. Lessons learned then in the brake department still apply.

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NIST

JANUARY 5, 2023

There is more to lean manufacturing than improving a few processes. Sustainable lean success requires a companywide culture of continuous daily improvement. Companies that develop their people to think scientifically, using facts and data to drive their decisions, are often the ones that most successfully achieve their goals.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 15, 2023

Continuous improvement and customer-first approaches such as Lean methodology can offer a critical advantage to small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) competing in the global market. What Is Waste from a Lean Manufacturing Perspective?

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AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The Queensland government is calling on local manufacturers to participate in a series of LEAN manufacturing workshops, which will be held in different parts of the state. .

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Advanced reporting capabilities provide manufacturers with actionable insights into tool usage patterns, enabling precise forecasting and reducing operational downtime. Sustainable Manufacturing Practices Enabled by Smart Tool Management Sustainability in tool management is no longer an afterthoughtits a necessity.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 4, 2023

Answering the question ‘What’s next for Australian manufacturers?’ the Modern Manufacturing Expo is proud to announce the return of the much-anticipated Smart Manufacturing Conference, taking place on Wednesday 20 September 2023 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. The Future of Manufacturing according to AI.’

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When fabricators scrutinize all the activities that go into making a part—using basic lean manufacturing tools, boosted with the power of AI—great things can happen.

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NIST

AUGUST 23, 2022

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) defines people-centric leadership (PCL) as a leadership approach that seeks to create a culture in which everyone is encouraged to improve and apply their talents and given the opportunity to pursue excellence at work every day.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

He told me, “The pace of change facing manufacturers has required a real-time response to situations. This explanation comes from the company’s website under the manufacturing tab— Digital manufacturing fully integrates planning, scheduling, quality, cost management, material movement and shop floor control.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 5, 2025

AMADA highlights its Laser Marking solutions for fast and clean permanent marking of metal surfaces during manufacturing. Laser Marking helps meet the growing demand for permanent identification of products, which enables tracking and traceability across industries, from medical devices to automotive electronics manufacturing.

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