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Leading companies are striving to implement mass customization strategies to cope with the ever-growing consumer environment demanding unique products at mass production prices. Mass customization is the ability to design, sell, produce, and deliver high... more »
Derecktor Shipyards relied on42 Super 60 in. AeroGo air casters for the launch of the 2,000+ ton marine vessel Cakewalk, the largest yacht in the United States. The path of movement was a straight line out of the build facility, and then a turn toward... more »
After a recent reconfiguration of modular conveyor systems at Capitol Vial Inc., a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, engineering manager Jeff Steiger commented on the benefits of using reconfigurable conveyor technology in his plant. Capital Vial... more »
With metal-to-plastic conversion emerging as a significant trend in gear technology, a collaboration between SABIC Innovative Plastics and Swiss software maker KISSsoft AG will take the guesswork out of plastic gear design To accelerate the trend toward... more »
An extended range torquemeter can:Reduce the number of torquemeters needed to test a wide torque range. Measure both high torsional peaks and low running torque without risking torquemeter failure. Such Torquemeters must have simultaneous outputs on each... more »
Known coast-to-coast for its can-do reputation, Boston-area AK Services has completed some of the nation’s toughest and most historically and environmentally significant waterjet surface preparation and mobile cutting projects. The contractor’s first... more »
“How much do you trust your linear bearing technology?” This is the type of question PBC Linear asks design engineers on multiple different projects demanding reliable performance, long product life, and simple integration. On a bed-of-nails lift table... more »
Automatic Feed, Co. of Napoleon, OH has moved point of control to the application by standardizing equipment and distributing control devices throughout their coil handling and press feeding systems, reducing setup time and decreasing the entire production... more »
California-based Rangers Die Casting Co. specializes in the manufacture of high quality parts requiring a no-porosity casting. Rangers produces thousand of parts each month, including automotive fan clutches, carburetion parts for alternative fuel over... more »
What do plant managers or warehouse executives do when they need more floor space? Add on? Build a new facility? Lease temporary space? Any executive challenged with the task of adding space will need to deliberate over several options. Choosing new construction,... more »
Focusing on better eye safety can help build a stronger culture of safety in the workplace, according to new research. Sperian Protection, manufacturer of personal protective equipment including Uvex® brand safety eyewear, has released statistics and... more »
Solar energy for Tûranor PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar-powered boat, is being managed by WAGO 758 Series IPCs. Conceived by Raphaël Domjan, a Swiss eco-adventurer and PlanetSolar founder, Tûranor is a catamaran research vessel for solar power... more »
Sometimes the use of technology is leveraged best by smaller and more nimble enterprises -- companies with fewer layers of bureaucracy, which encourage new ideas and their quick implementation. Such is the case with Strack & Van Til, a Chicago-area... more »
A 2008 letter critical of the use of chemical pesticides on its lawns prompted Farnsworth Art Museum to resolve to become a leader in environmentally sustainable practices. Converting the entire museum from halogen to LED light bulbs was a major part... more »
Since 1972, Dial-X Automated Equipment in Albion, IN has designed and delivered sophisticated machinery for pharmaceutical, food and beverage, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing applications. These industries often require machines that not... more »
Q & A with N.K. Chinnusamy, President, Roscoe, IL What are the challenges when machining gears for wind turbines? Gears for wind turbine applications are typically large in diameter and have wide face widths, requiring very exacting material composition... more »
At the G.S. Dunn quality control and inspection facility in Hamilton, Ontario, light quality and accuracy are primary concerns to ensure the company’s dry mustard products meet its stringent standards. As part of a strategic plan to optimize visibility... more »
The trend toward faster, more compact electronic equipment with increased power capacity is not going away. Neither is the need to find ways to cool it. Companies involved in the design and manufacture of high-value electronic equipment that generates... more »
Overview Engineering order fulfillment systems for distribution operations includes the consideration of many factors. Finding the design that is optimal for a particular application depends on information from two key areas:the activity profile and the... more »
In developing an automated system to lubricate aluminum parts for hot forging, Mike Will, operations engineer for Black Diamond Equipment, envisioned a Z-style conveyor as a central component. His search for a manufacturer of such a system led him to... more »