The workbench is not the cleanest place on the production floor. There are dust particles and contaminants everywhere. This poses problems for assembly equipment that requires an area free from particulates in order to get the job done. Fishman® Corporation has long recognized the need to protect the equipment of its many loyal customers. A […]
Design thinking is the process of focusing on the end user’s experience and matching people’s needs when developing new products. Adopting this process in a manufacturing facility is a way to gain a competitive advantage as factories are becoming more connected. Consumers are accustomed to technology that is easy to use in both their personal […]
For the past few years, there has been a push in manufacturing to focus on quality control. This is a good business move, as selling quality products is something that pleases customers and can increase profitability. According to Assembly Magazine’s “State of the Profession” Report, manufacturers have embarked on a “quality crusade”. Manufacturers are increasingly focused […]
It’s true that robots have become an integral part of U.S. manufacturing. According to International Manufacturing Technology Trade show, there will be 1.3 million industrial robots operating in factories around the world according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). (Source) Today’s robots are sophisticated and built to do nearly anything on the shop floor […]
Lean manufacturing, now considered the standard in manufacturing, is the process in which companies focus on becoming more efficient in order to improve productivity and reduce waste when producing a product or service. It is based on a company culture that aims for continuous improvement. Every manufacturer should strive to achieve this, and we have […]
The equipment that is used in the manufacturing industry needs to be safeguarded and include the proper access structure. Not everyone within an organization should have the same access to the equipment. Allowing this to happen definitely puts your organization at risk. In order to safeguard your equipment, you should limit access according to the […]
Manufacturers have been using compressed air for so long they don’t give it much thought. They should, because compressed air does way more harm them good. To change minds, we’ve produced a video on the subject. Please give it a view, then get ready to give compressed air the boot.
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. […]