Lean manufacturing is an indirect descendant of the early manufacturing methods used during the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution was followed by the American system of manufactures and the quest for interchangeable parts.
Visualize the large tool, the cabinet of Figure 1, being on your company’s or agency’s premises. What is it? What can you use it for? It’s mainly intended for stressing, for finding weaknesses in, your electronic and other assemblies.
US manufacturing numbers are better than forecast predicted
August 19, 2013
In July manufacturing experienced the greatest growth it has seen in more than two years. The surge is attributed to greater orders and production which signal companies are more favorable about the U.S economy’s prospects.
Statistical Processing Control software is only as good as you keep it updated and “tuned up” says Hertzler Systems Inc. As a leading provider of business software, Hertzler has been offering what it calls “tune ups” to its customers to ensure that their SPC system is giving them maximum benefit.
TÜV Rheinland has opened a new laboratory in Irvine, California, offering area manufacturers, retailers and service providers a variety of testing and certification programs.
When we are prepared to find weakness, failure, resistance and negativity, we will. When we are prepared to find strength, success, acceptance, goodness and value, we will.
With all of the new changes surrounding AS9100C:2009, AS9120A:2009, AS9101D and AS9104/1 it is imperative that you understand how they affect you, your business and your industry.
In the 21st century, environmental issues have become a strategic concern, with organizations vying to meet their environmental obligations while simultaneously attempting to handle challenging marketplace, regulatory, competitive and global demands.