The days of the future have arrived. Using robots in manufacturing isn’t new, but the robotic technology is advancing. Instead of hydraulic arms along an assembly line, new robots are coming to town. The Ford Motor Company is piloting a new device that is an exoskeleton worn by assembly workers who do a lot of […]

Global manufacturing is continually growing and expanding to include new technology. Since incorporating the use of manufacturing execution systems (MES), growth in the manufacturing sector has only increased. In 2014, the global MES market was valued at around $7.86 billion and is projected to be worth $19.36 billion by 2023. To understand the full picture […]

One of the biggest benefits of using a 3D printing technology is customization. Mass producing products work in some industries, but not everyone can make a profit off this business model. Even when mass producing products is the main manufacturing plan, there are still plenty of opportunities to make a bigger profit from offering customization […]

One of the most complicated parts of being a plastic and rubber manufacturer is managing production times. As a vital part of a supply chain, each company relies on another to stay on a schedule and do their part to complete the job. The most successful companies have a plan that is realistic and well organized to […]

As a rubber and plastic manufacturer, we see that in manufacturing, it seems that the human-factor is disappearing when you look from the outside. It is easy to make that assumption when you think about all the machines, software, and automation that is currently there, as well as the innovation that is ongoing. However, there is […]

Supply chains must be efficient to be successful, which is why innovative ideas are always hitting them. Processes are refined, added to, taken away from, and improved over time. Each improvement takes effort, creative ideas, money, and time. As digital technology improves, and automation becomes more common, changes have happened more frequently. The biggest advancement […]

Virtual reality is more than just a fun way to play video games. This technology is becoming more prominent across multiple industries, especially in product design and manufacturing. It is helping to create better products in less time and with less money. Less Time In a traditional form of production, manufacturing companies go through several […]

Manufacturing is an industry with unique safety risks because of the work involved. In 1970, Congress passed the Occupational Health and Safety Act (or OSHA) help reduce hazards in the workplace for employers and employees. With safety management, there is a focus to put proper protocols in place and everyone takes preventative measures, workplaces injuries […]