It's estimated that almost 40 percent of manual labor in manufacturing spends their time only on the repetitive task of moving parts from bins to feed machines. However, with the rise of robotic technology, repetitive tasks like these can be automated, cutting down on inflated labor costs. With this reduction in manor labor expenses, …
Every workplace has its hazards. For office workers, repetitive motions can wreak havoc on the muscles. Factory workers have to worry about dangerous encounters with machines. And hot equipment and metals pose a serious burn risk for foundry workers. But just because hazards are common doesn't mean they're inevitable. In fact, most …
Downtime is the scourge of manufacturing facilities worldwide. It causes thousands of headaches and costs businesses billions of dollars each year. Not all downtime is preventable, but a lot of it is. If you want to prevent unwanted, unanticipated downtime at your facility, here are six ways to reduce downtime in your production …