CAD/CAM Tools Ease Programming Complexity February 1, 2008 Advanced simulation, new toolpath techniques aid programming of highly complex machinery. CAD/CAM software developers continue to refine simulation capabilities and toolpath techniques that enable programming highly complex equipment including multiaxis and multitasking machine tools.
Standardized Work May 1, 2008 Taiichi Ohno is often quoted as declaring: “Without a standard, there can be no improvement.” The principles of lean do not work well when everyone is allowed to choose their own work method or work sequence in which to do a job: the outcome is unpredictable; flow and pull are impossible. This reduces throughput and the carefully crafted process develops unanticipated outcomes.
Lean Efforts Capture the Shingo November 1, 2007 A subsidiary of HNI Corp. (Mustacine, IA), the second-largest manufacturer of office furniture in North America, Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT; Mt. Pleasant, IA) manufactures sheetmetal fireplaces (both wood and gas-burning), vent pipe, and fireplace accessories. The company has four manufacturing facilities.
Automation in Lean Manufacturing July 1, 2007 Common misperceptions about lean manufacturing and automation systems lead many manufacturing managers to dismiss the use of automation in a lean setting.
Spirit AeroSystems Announces Leadership Transition October 3, 2023 Spirit AeroSystems announces Patrick M. Shanahan as interim CEO, succeeding Thomas C. Gentile III, who resigned from the Board. Shanahan, a seasoned aerospace executive with Department of Defense experience, will lead the company while a search for a new CEO is conducted.
U.S. Manufacturing Trends Amid 11-Month Contraction October 2, 2023 U.S. Manufacturing Shows Resilience Amid 11th Consecutive Month of Contraction
Meet the Modern Makers Who Help Power the Manufacturing USA Network October 4, 2023 They are 16 creators at heart. They are passionate about their work and how they are helping chart a new course for domestic advanced manufacturing. They are the Modern Makers.
Marposs Celebrates 60 Years of Precision in North America September 28, 2023 Marposs Corp. celebrates 60 years in North America and is expanding its portfolio with precision measurement equipment and acquisitions, making significant strides in the EV and semiconductor industries while emphasizing innovation and global reach.
ANCA Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Appoints New General Manager September 28, 2023 ANCA celebrates 50 years of technological innovation. With private ownership at its core, ANCA remains at the forefront of the tool industry, poised for a future of transformative advancements under the leadership of general manager Edmund Boland.
Senvol President Elected to SME’s Additive Manufacturing Technical Community Leadership Committee September 25, 2023 Annie Wang, President of Senvol, has been elected to SME's Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technical Community Leadership Committee (TCLC).
