Carbon Fiber Recycling Developing as an Industry December 14, 2020 Anyone who’s worked with wind turbine blades or just seen one up close can attest to the massive size of these clean-energy workhorses. Ever thought about what happens to that costly, high-tech material once the blade reaches the end of its lifespan in 20 years or so?
Manufacturing Expansion Accelerates, ISM Says November 2, 2020 Manufacturing expanded in October as new orders, production and employment all improved, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Data-Driven Manufacturing November 21, 2019 In my capacity as the Chair of the Council of the Manufacturing USA institute directors, I often get asked about trends in U.S. advanced manufacturing.
Shop Roots Out Long Set Up Times with Advanced Automation December 7, 2018 Erik Anderson, president and CEO of Basin Precision Machining LLC, has determined that setups are the root of all evil when it comes to manufacturing productivity. They cause part variations, downtime, and high-percentage scrap rates.
Creating New Value at Toyota February 25, 2016 I traveled to Toyota headquarters in Japan with Jeff Liker for a research project. We wanted to learn more about the engineering and collaboration that created the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the strategy and innovation behind hydrogen vehicles, and how they had adapted and improved their development system to meet the increasing demands of the ultra-competitive global auto industry.
Lean at NUMMI September 1, 2005 To remain competitive in the fiercely contested North American automotive industry, the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI, Fremont, CA) assembly plant, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) and General Motors Corp. (Detroit), has rededicated its efforts in lean manufacturing during the past few years by applying key tenets of the Toyota Production System (TPS).
New Normal: Supply Chain Resiliency & Transparency! October 5, 2022 Auto suppliers regroup to position themselves for the future in the wake of myriad disruptions.
Manufacturing Continues to Hum in September October 1, 2021 Manufacturing remained operating at strong levels in September while coping with significant challenges, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Ensuring Measurement Accuracy Using Calipers June 21, 2022 Measurements have been used to define and attempt to control the stuff we make throughout recorded history. Here's the latest.
Take Control of the Multitasking Fear Factor May 25, 2022 How shops can reap all the benefits of their multi-tasking machines.
