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Empowering the Next Generation of Manufacturing: How Digital Innovation is Shaping the Future Workforce

Today, Boomers still make up the majority of the industry's workforce, but as that generation quickly approaches retirement, their inevitable departure looms as a major disruption to the sector.

FMEAS - Reducing the risk of failure

For anything complex, the best method is to start back when you design the product by carrying out a review called a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, universally abbreviated FMEA.

Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance

Electrical power delivery systems are usually the most impactful on plant operation. The cost of failure of certain pieces of equipment can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars of equipment replacement costs and production downtime.

Supercharge Manufacturing Performance with Rapid Improvement Approach

In this playbook, we’ll explore how manufacturers can use RIA to improve their operations and bottom line, and why the performance improvement partner you select to implement this process matters in ways that may surprise you.

In the Age of AI, Manufacturers Can No Longer Afford to Give Cybersecurity Short Shrift

The volume of cyberattacks targeting manufacturers has been steadily increasing for quite some time. However, over the past few years, what had long been a gradual climb has become a meteoric rise.

Control System Migrations | Managing Scope, Schedule, Budget

Give yourself a pat on the back, you’ve successfully navigated the tasks of providing procurement specification and selecting a vendor for your control system migration project. In part four of this series, we will be exploring scope, schedule, and budget.

5 Most Common Small Manufacturing Challenges According to Consultants

Manufacturing consultants Tim Grant from Business Solution Providers, David Altemir from Altemir Consulting, and Patrick Verryn from Move 2 Cloud share their insights about the most common challenges their small manufacturing clients experience.

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Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI Solutions

No-code solutions typically offer drag-and-drop interfaces, allowing users to build workflows, dashboards, and models easily. Low-code platforms strike a balance by enabling customization through simplified scripting or configuration.

Inside the Price Tag: Factors That Can Influence M&A

It’s no secret a manufacturing business that demonstrates financial stability and profitability will appeal to potential buyers, as will a competent management team, efficient production methods and superior quality control standards, among others.

Why the U.S. is Poised to Lead a New Era of Manufacturing

Critics argue that high labor costs in the U.S. make it difficult for manufacturers to compete with countries offering cheaper wages. However, this perspective overlooks the strides the U.S. has made in workforce development and technological integration.

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TJ Davies Manufactures Custom Machine Components and Retention Knobs with Industry Leading Lead-Times

Custom made retention knobs are sized to fit the machine tool and spindle or toolholder to maximize the toolholders performance and cutting tool life and extend the life of existing machine tool assets. A fill-in-the-blanks form is provided at https://tjdavies.com/quote-request/ to simplify the process. Typical lead time for custom retention knobs is 3-4 weeks.

Marley Engineered Products to Showcase Advanced Heating Innovation at 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, FL

Explore cutting-edge solutions for a variety of heating challenges at Booth 2511

ABB unveils world's first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor at IPPE 2025

• IE5 energy efficiency standards for significant cost savings and sustainability goals • IP69-rated stainless steel construction for superior sanitation and durability • Advanced bearing protection and corrosion-resistant features

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eCommerce For Manufacturers - How To Do It Right The First Time
eCommerce For Manufacturers - How To Do It Right The First Time

eCommerce For Manufacturers - How To Do It Right The First Time

With Human Element, you will build a strategic partnership with experienced on-shore strategists and developers who understand the pain points unique to manufacturers and distributors. Using Agile methodologies and proven eCommerce website development strategies, our team positions clients for success.

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Human Element builds digital experiences that drive commerce, specializing in eCommerce integrations for platforms such as Adobe Commerce, Magento, Shopify, and BigCommerce. We're also integration experts for ERP and related business systems. While rooted in development and support for leading eCommerce technologies, Human Element has evolved to deliver a full spectrum of services-from strategic consulting to digital marketing-to clients with whom it forms long-term, strategic partnerships.