Category Archives: Manufacturing

On your shop floor, who is responsible for verifying product quality? What was once handled by production line operators or quality technicians is now handled by automated quality inspection systems. For manufacturers across all industries an inspection system and process can be highly customized in order to meet specific machinery needs. There are multiple, additional […]

In a manufacturing facility “downtime” can be a problem. Downtime means lost productivity and revenue along with increased stress. On a small scale, some downtime is to be expected, and may even be planned for. However, it’s best to keep it at a minimum. Are you looking to minimize downtime? Here are 4 steps to […]

As we continue into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, manufacturers must continue to innovate in order to remain relevant and successful. Retailers have become more demanding in order to meet consumer needs which means that manufacturers that supply equipment are tasked with designing a variety of products at a lower cost. Innovation in manufacturing must be […]

It’s true that manufacturers have access to more data today than ever. Not only that, but the amount of data available increases as new data technologies is developed. However, many manufacturers don’t utilize the data because they have don’t have strategies in place that will allow them to best use the information. Data is only […]

A commonly discussed topic in manufacturing today is the perceived skills gap. The younger workforce is overlooking a career in manufacturing while experienced workers are leaving the industry to retire. This is creating a gap that the industry as a whole must work towards closing. As this happens, hiring and retaining the right candidates is […]

Epoxy is an extremely strong adhesive, which is why it’s favorable. As long as no mistakes are made during the coating process, that is. But as we all know, mistakes can and do happen. Epoxy can end up where it doesn’t belong. Removing cured epoxy from a substrate can be very tricky. However, it’s not […]

Within marketing materials, you’ll find that many manufacturers will highlight the fact that their facilities are “silicone-free”. Why is this? Manufacturers promote their silicone-free environment because silicone is widely recognized as a possible contaminant. Silicone contamination disrupts the adhesive bonding process and it can compromise the quality of the end product. Contamination is not always […]

A few years ago we published a blog post titled “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is Coming”in which we outlined four of the biggest factors contributing to the then-forthcoming fourth industrial revolution: big data and access to information, the connected factory and smart devices, advanced technology and automation, and reshoring. The Washington Post also published an article […]