Practicing re-purposing in manufacturing
Posted: December 6th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
Repurposing is another way to introduce green practices into a factory. It is like recycling, but object
being reused doesn’t become another thing. Repurposed machines, for example, are used to produce
more than one product—products outside of its normal usage criteria. The concept of repurposing is
already taking hold in the manufacturing industry in the form of materials [...]
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Where to find artisans in manufacturing
Posted: November 29th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
Automation is an important component of manufacturing. It allows factories to produce massive
quantities quickly. The production at a lower cost than the artisan produced prior to the Industrial
Revolution. The artisan is the craftsman, the skilled creator who once produced the goods for the
area. Production took time, came at a price and quantities were limited. However, [...]
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Maintaining an environment of accountability
Posted: November 8th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
In a manufacturing enterprise, the safety of workers has to be an omnipresent concern, from line workers to plant managers to administration. A company which is unable to guarantee the safety of its workers (within reason) is in no position to be providing its customers with quality products, and chances are if you’re careful with [...]
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Reasons Automation May Not Edge out the Manual Workstation
Posted: October 18th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
Our last post focused on the growing trend in manufacturing towards higher-skilled, more technical labor in manufacturing. Today, we’re going to talk about a few things that we think aren’t changing any time soon.
Automation has brought a faster pace and greater efficiency to many manufacturing plants.
However, some of those plants haven’t faired well in the [...]
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A Closer Look at the Plant Swaging Operator Job
Posted: October 11th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
Forming plastic and metal is one of many essential jobs within a factory. The machines called
forgers and swages use force to make bends, crimps, semi-complete cuts and other forms into
the material. Having a swaging and a forge operator onsite can save a company in the cost
of purchasing the parts from an outside source. The shipping [...]
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A Bright Spot for Manufacturing in September
Posted: October 4th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
The Wall Street Journal reports that manufacturing output was up slightly in September, but it goes on to note that:
Industries used 77.4% of their capacity in September, up from 77.3% in August. Capacity utilization has barely budged during the recovery, climbing just 1% from the same time a year ago.
In other words, there [...]
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Lessons from a Continental Parts Shortage
Posted: September 13th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
In August 2011, the makers of the well-known Peugeot automobile experienced a production standstill due to the shortage of a very small but essential part—the screw. The automaker needed specific screws for its bumpers, brakes and other components. The supplier of the parts, the Agrati Group, had a simple explanation for the shortage. The company [...]
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Why Process Validation?
Posted: July 21st, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
Process and Product Validation can seem like an uneccessary step in the already complex process of bringing a product to completion, but it’s as critically important a step as test-driving a car before it gets to market to make sure that it’s safe for consumers. It can also do a lot to help the bottom [...]
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Thinking of Upgrading Your Plant?
Posted: July 19th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
In a large manufacturing facility, retooling a process or implementing a new automation technology an seem like an impossibly complex and time-consuming activity, especially if you’re already scrambling to meet product delivery deadlines. However, keeping your business competitive might depend on making sure that you’re staying with the curve (or ahead of it) technologically. How [...]
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The Hazards of Defective Product Returns
Posted: May 31st, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech
Product defects are problematic for customers, manufacturers, and even the legal system. In truth, product defects are a symptom of larger problems within the manufacturing and distribution processes. A problem that begins as a small hiccup has grown into a full-scale crisis by the time the first defects are returned [...]
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