Manufacturing/Production

Lean vision achieved by eyeglass maker

The 21st century, with its bright lights, all-day computing, 24-hour shopping and high-definition TV, places more stress on people’s eyesight than perhaps any other time in history

Creative design cuts cost out of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing

May 2, 2012, Written by: Steve Fidrych Director of Molding Operations Mack Prototype Inc Gardner, MA mackprototype.com Edited by: Sherrie.Conroy@penton.com Twitter @SherrieConroy

How one company saved $2.5 million in tooling and reduced individual part cost by nearly 74%....

Packaging equipment cuts glue costs

Apr 24, 2012

Packaging systems allow manufacturers to choose between a continuous bead of glue or an intermittent pattern, thus reducing glue costs....

Six-company collaboration results in unique syringe barrel mold

Mar 16, 2012

A 16-cavity pre-fillable 5-6cc medical syringe barrel mold is the result of a collaborative effort by six companies. ...

RAPID lineup announced

Feb 27, 2012

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announced its speaker line-up for the RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition to be held in Atlanta, May 22–25. Keynote presentations, conference sessions, technical briefings, workshops, tours, 3D printing art gallery, and a 3D printing fashion show are among the highlights of the additive manufacturing industry’s premier event. ...

Powerful feedback

Jan 24, 2012

The introduction of Balluff’s IP67 intelligent power supplies with Heartbeat technology by Balluff allows maintenance crews to get reliable feedback on the real-time and long-term status of the supply and to be able to predict the replacement and maintenance cycle of the supply...

Models added to miniature conveyor product line

Jan 12, 2012

MISUMI USA, Inc, a subsidiary of MISUMI Corp, has added several new models to its line of configurable miniature conveyors. The company has also added a variety of new belts and accessories to allow users to adapt the conveying devices to their specific functions and applications. With these additions, the company offers 21 different mini conveyor models, as well as eight standard flat belt types and seven cross-piece grooved flat belts....