We know much more about manufacturing than when Ford first rolled Model-T’s off of the line. As manufacturers account for more variables within the production process, they have the opportunity
When you mention a new high-tech solution to someone in manufacturing, you might see their eyes roll. If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ve seen new, trendy technologies
Safety Standards were created and adopted locally and globally to ensure workers are safe, and products are created applying safety standards for user protection. These standards are evolving as technology
If you are a bottom line type of person, you should know that your business’ greatest asset is its employees. They can also be an expensive liability. Research has shown a
Every manufacturer has a HMI or Human Machine Interface, but they might not know it. From physical pushbutton stations to sophisticated graphical interfaces with 3D representations of equipment – HMIs
Most of us have had an experience where we have given someone an assignment only to come back later and hear the claim that you never said the things you
In the “new normal” of manufacturing, a system for tracking accurate quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) is essential. In several industry sectors, such as pharmaceutical and automotive, the
Remember the days before computers were involved in almost everything that happened in the office. Wasn’t it a different world altogether? Still Using Paper? It’s a communication format that has
Polytron recently presented a webinar on the topic of Operational Consistency – Operator Driven Reliability focusing on stable, standardized operational processes for Operational Excellence. At its core, Operational Excellence is the state
Keeping your employees up to speed on the latest technologies, processes, and skills is not easy – especially in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Subject matter experts can’t stop what they’re
