Category Archives: Manufacturing

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 […]

It is true that ongoing training is important to the manufacturing environment. While labor costs can get expensive, it is even costlier to a company to let the employee’s skills fall behind. In order for customers to be satisfied with your products, your staff needs to be best equipped to handle the demand. Here’s more […]

Good manufacturing practice (GMP) is a set of rules and regulations that must be adhered to in a manufacturing plant to ensure the quality of the products being manufactured. It’s not a list of instructions as to how the product should be manufactured, but rather general guidelines that must be met during the manufacturing process. […]

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 […]

Manufacturing supply chains continue to grow more complex and are likely to now include suppliers from locations across the world. While it’s beneficial to have access to these suppliers in order to select the best possible products, a complex supply chain that includes many suppliers from multiple locations can also pose challenges. For example, what […]

In today’s manufacturing environment, it’s common to outsource some or all of the process. An OEM (original equipment manufacturer) selects a contract manufacturer to manufacture its parts. As a company grows, outsourcing work can save time and money compared to manufacturing every part in house. In other words, it is important to outsource to the […]

Threats to our environment continue to grow which has resulted in government regulations and increased consumer awareness. Consumers believe that companies need to be conscious of what they are putting out into the environment and believe in corporate social responsibility. As consumers become eco-friendly, they are also interested in supporting environmentally conscious/responsible manufacturers that strive […]