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Connections, Automation, Education and Careers, and Special Attractions Mark IMTS 2022 09/22/2022

“You could talk about automation, hardware, and software, but the biggest buzz at IMTS 2022 is the humans – we’re here,” says Jason Zenger, president of ZENGERS Industrial Supply and co-host of the “MakingChips” podcast, which broadcast from the IMTS+ Main Stage.

IMTS 2022: Through the Camera’s Lens 09/21/2022

IMTS released video footage of all the happenings at IMTS 2022!

The Showstopper Was Us: Manufacturing Community Reconnects at IMTS 2022 09/21/2022

With handshakes, hugs, high-fives, and hearty backslaps as people greeted each other after four years apart, the connectedness of the manufacturing community was the literal showstopper at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show.

Junia Holdings Announces Taiwo as President, CEO 09/20/2022

Junia Holdings Inc. announced that Tunji Taiwo has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer.

ETQ Promotes Taylor to CTO, Appoints Additional ETQ Leaders to Executive Team 09/20/2022

ETQ, part of Hexagon, announced that it has appointed John Taylor, its former Senior Vice President of Engineering & Operations, to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately.

America Makes Names New Executive Committee Members 09/20/2022

With America Makes entering its 10th year, the Executive Committee will help lead the transition into the next phase of the America Makes program.

Olympus Agrees on Transfer of Evident to Bain Capital 09/20/2022

Olympus Corporation (“Olympus”) and EVIDENT Co., Ltd. ("Evident"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Olympus announced that Olympus concluded a definitive agreement with Bain Capital Private Equity, LP (“Bain Capital”), regarding the transfer of Evident.

Rube Goldberg: The Elaborate to Solve the Simple 09/15/2022

Rube Goldberg is an American cartoonist well known for his illustrations depicting overly elaborate devices designed to accomplish relatively simple functions. These types of devices became widely known as Rube Goldberg machines.

Dissatisfied Customers: A Few Principles to Deal With Unhappy Customers 09/15/2022

Regardless of the business you have customers and some of them are unhappy. Coping with these customers is an inevitable part of everyday business life and how you deal with them is a predictor of success.

Innovation and Smart Manufacturing 09/15/2022

Smart manufacturing, like many other industry “smart” initiatives, harnesses a plethora of integrated people, process, and technological elements to drive successful value creating outcomes.

Auditing: Professional Development and Participation 09/15/2022

Motivation for wanting to be an auditor is critical to be an effective auditor. I have concerns when someone expresses to me that “I am tired that this is not being done or everyone is getting away with this or that.”

Still Collecting Data on Paper? 3 Steps to Digital Quality Management 09/14/2022

For many manufacturers, manual data collection and quality management efforts are entrenched process elements. But digitizing quality data is no longer optional; and in many industries, electronic data is now required for compliance.

Quality Software: Best Practices for Success 09/14/2022

Implementing quality management software feels like a pass/fail test. You either get value from it—or you don’t, and you’re back to square one. Use these best practices for a successful launch of your quality management efforts—and for continuous value.

Why More Manufacturers Are Turning to SPC 09/09/2022

Manufacturers across a range of industries lean on statistical process control (SPC) operations management methods to handle various customers and compliance requirements while keeping yield and quality high.

How Predictive Analytics Can Boost ROI 09/09/2022

Manufacturers can unearth valuable insights from test data from various sources by employing statistical algorithms and machine learning to establish patterns and predict future outcomes and trends.

Best Suited Options for Your Metrology Toolbox 09/08/2022

The science behind 3D scanners and CMM technologies is different; however, both collect coordinate measurement data and are widely used within the plastics industry. When is it better suited to use non-contact structured light 3D scanners than touch CMMs?

Why Continuous Improvement Matters 09/08/2022

What is the best way to encourage a continuous improvement culture? While organizations have historically used rewards to entice employees to support these efforts, upper management’s ongoing and visible support is the best way to make continuous improvement “a way of life,”

Reshoring Initiative 1H 2022 Data Report: Multiple Supply Chain Risks Accelerate Reshoring 09/06/2022

In 2021, the private and federal push for domestic supply of essential goods propelled reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) job announcements to a record high. Projections from Reshoring Initiative® 1H 2022 data show reshoring and FDI continuing these gains.

A Quick Overview Of Industrial Camera Interfaces 09/01/2022

Machine vision system developers must consider data bandwidth, cable length, and other factors when choosing a camera interface.

How To Identify Opportunities For AI In Machine Vision 09/01/2022

How you can identify opportunities for AI in your machine vision applications.

Driverless 'Roborace' car makes street track debut 11/18/2016

It is a car kitted out with technology its developers boldly predict will transform our cities and change the way we live.

How to outsmart fake news in your Facebook feed 11/18/2016

Fake news is actually really easy to spot -- if you know how. Consider this your New Media Literacy Guide.

Flying a sports car with wings 11/18/2016

Piloting one of the breed of light aircraft is said to be as easy as driving a car

Revealed: Winners of the 'Oscars of watches' 11/18/2016

It's the prize giving ceremony that everyone's on time for.

What parents should know about the VR gear kids want 11/17/2016

Thinking about treating your family to a little virtual reality this holiday? Have no idea where to start? Don't worry. From Google's inexpensive Cardboard VR viewer to Sony's new PlayStation VR, this guide will help you figure out what makes sense for your family's interests, needs and budget.

Teen girls prepare for space launch 11/17/2016

Teenage girls have designed Africa's first private satellite due to launch into space in 2017. It's hoped it can monitor and find answers to South Africa's drought crisis.

Brightest supermoon since 1948 11/16/2016

See photos of November's supermoon -- the brightest in nearly 70 years.

Cell phones, screens are keeping your kid awake 11/11/2016

These days, teachers often face classrooms filled with yawning students who stayed up late snapping selfies or playing online games.

Japan's boom in weird wearable tech 11/11/2016

What do Discman, Tamagotchi, and Game Boy have in common?

This NASA astronaut voted from space 11/08/2016

From infinity and beyond, he found a way to vote.

Going to space is a real pain in the back 11/08/2016

A six-month stay on the International Space Station can be a pain in the back for astronauts. While they may gain up to 2 inches in height temporarily, that effect is accompanied by a weakening of the muscles supporting the spine, according to a new study.

Russian gamers race to prevent nuclear 'war' 11/02/2016

"Attention! Attention!" blares the Russian voice from a loudspeaker. "The nuclear bombs will be launched in one hour."