Manufacturing continues to change and evolve, which opens up a whole new world of possibilities for progressive manufacturing companies with an eye on future growth. However, keeping up with all the changes presents a challenge for manufacturing entities that must…
What is Six Sigma Methodology? Six Sigma is one of today's foremost process improvement methodologies. It introduces a structured six sigma process with a set of standards for organizations to follow, with the ultimate goal of trimming operational waste and…
MANTEC President and CEO, John Lloyd was prominently featured on Smart Talk Road Trip held at Harley-Davidson on June 13. The discussion included Made in America tours, manufacturing importance and Harley news. Listen to the Broadcast
The W.E. Upjohn Institute released a new study that found the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program generates a substantial economic and financial return of 14.5:1 for the $128 million annually invested by the…
While ransomware is not new, the Wannacry attack has been so widespread that many small-business owners, manufacturers among them, have likely lost some sleep wondering if they’ve done enough to protect their systems. Could a ransomware attack be the end…
Quality is the top priority for any serious manufacturing entity. Companies must implement reliable quality systems in every area of the manufacturing operation if it expects to produce superior, long-lasting goods that meet their customers’ expectations. The top manufacturers in…
Partner Training… Electrical Safety Training for General Industry in Williamsport- April 19 Electrical Safety Training for General Industry in State College- April 20 Surviving a potential trade war: five proven approaches to address tariff impacts- April 24 Energy Webinar- April…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Over history, we have experienced 3 Industrial Revolutions. The connections through the Internet have set the stage for the greatest revolution yet. Industry 4.0 involves a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital,…
Written by Ed Edwards, Director of Content at Thomas. There is a widening skills gap in manufacturing, with projections showing that as many as 2 million jobs may go unfilled in the decade from 2015 – 2025. The reasons behind…
Written by Bruce Morey, Contributing Editor of AdvancedManufacturing.org The next “dynamic duo” may not involve humans at all. “Machine vision and robots make for a perfect marriage,” stated Klas Bengtsson, global product manager, vision systems for ABB Robotics (Auburn Hills, MI). This…