Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a fundamental and necessary tool for business capital planning. It analyzes the purchase price of a capital expenditure—such as multiple fluid dispensers—as well as the total expenses incurred over a machine’s lifetime. This is so they can make the most economical choices, based on the investment’s ability to cover […]
Why AirFree® Technology is Replacing Air Driven Fluid Dispensers
Air driven fluid dispensers have become outdated technology. The erratic fluctuation of air supply from compressors continues to result in never ending firefights when it’s obvious what the root cause of the problem is: air pressure. Eliminating air pressure entirely creates a more stable production cell with traceability to the point of dispense. Here are […]
Key Components of Design Thinking in Manufacturing
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 […]
Bar Code Scanning SmartApp™ Auto Program Load
Eliminate Human Error Once the Auto Program Load – Machine Verify SmartApp™ is installed, the Administrator can activate the SmartApp allowing the operator to scan a finished products bar code to automatically load the fluid dispense program specified for the assembly of the finished product. This SmartApp™ eliminates the potential of a human erroneously selecting the wrong […]
It’s Time to Join the Manufacturing “Quality Crusade”
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 […]
The Effects of Robotics Sophistication in Manufacturing
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 […]
How to Reduce Your Fluid Dispensing Costs by Over 1,000%
Are you looking to upgrade your fluid dispensing solution? When purchasing a fluid dispensing system, one of the most important factors to consider is the cost of ownership which includes all process control, maintenance and energy costs for the life-time of the system, or the number of years that you plan on using it. With a […]
Embrace a Manufacturing Process That’s Lean and Green
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 […]
Why Manufacturing Equipment Must Be Safeguarded
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 […]
The Problem with Traditional Syringe Filling Techniques
Are you happy with traditional syringe filling methods? The truth is that there are several ways to accomplish filling a syringe in manufacturing. Some methods are better than others, and unfortunately many companies are slow to change. Traditional techniques are subpar and it is worth examining your existing processes to see what can change. Here’s […]