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Three Ways to Degas a Syringe

Fluid formulators often package their products in 3cc, 5cc, 10cc or 30cc syringes. This is so that the package (a syringe) is able to be used on their dispensing unit. Regardless of however careful the formulators are in trying to keep air bubbles from seeping in during filling, the end user usually has to take […]

Eliminate Air Pressure for Consistent Fluid Dispensing

It’s no secret that when using them for fluid dispensing, there is an erratic fluctuation of air supply that comes from compressors. This has resulted in numerous firefights to combat this common problem in the fluid dispensing industry. The fluid dispensing firefight process focused on the following components: Syringe and Piston Syringe and piston designs […]

The SmartDispenser® Closed-Loop Verification Process

When using the SmartDispenser® it is necessary to verify that the volume dispensed is the volume that was requested. Each SmartDispenser® is designed to communicate with an A & D Company’s AD4212B Analytical Weighing Sensor. The administrator may activate the weighing sensor option in the administration section of the SmartDispenser® and it may be used […]

The Benefits of Automated Testing in Manufacturing

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 […]

How Fiber Optics Improves Shore Line Defense

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 […]

Manufacturing and the Age of Connectivity

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 […]

The Increasing Adoption of Apps in the Manufacturing Workplace

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 […]

Does Your Fluid Dispensing Equipment Need to Get With the Times?

Is your business using outdated fluid dispensing equipment? If so, you should consider making the switch to the newer technologies that are out there. Like leisure suits and disco, air-driven fluid dispensers are outdated relics from the 70’s that don’t belong in a 21st century manufacturing plant. You don’t want to be stuck in the […]

3 Steps to Fixing Supply Chain Disruptions

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 […]