Equipment deteriorates and parts break. In fact, according to Wikipedia: Manufacturers will commit to a very conservative service life, usually 2 to 5 years for most commercial and consumer products (for example: computer peripherals and components) How much time does it take for a company to replace a machine part…

As technology continues to advance, and globalization increases, manufacturers must be prepared for cybersecurity breaches daily. The gaps in security have changed dramatically in recent years with the proliferation of mobile devices, cloud-based services, cybercrime, and more. A report from Verizon1 shows that 86% of cyberattacks within the manufacturing sector…

There was a time when most websites weren’t created with mobile device accessibility in mind, which meant folks who did mobile searches viewed them from phones had to wade through lots of scrolling or tapping around to read text elements and navigate menus. However, the internet use and search landscape…

Relevance and scope of facility management are growing all over the world. In the UK alone, this market has reached USD 40.41 billion in 2020 and is expected to move to USD 81.49 billion by 2026 . Facility management has moved past being just a method of managing physical structures…

Using robots in manufacturing has grown exponentially over the last few years, with many manufacturers now using them to perform tasks that were previously done by human workers . The introduction of these robotic applications into the workplace presents unique safety challenges for both employers and employees. Safety in the…

Ever since its emergence in the early 1800s, the manufacturing industry has faced numerous setbacks coupled with a highly evolving global industry. The manufacturing industry has been able to thrive despite these setbacks, although with the increase of federal and state regulations over time, the growth of the industry has…

Manufacturers have found increasing the use of technology in their plants to be effective and beneficial to their operations. Three operational areas that have reaped the most benefits are profitability, efficiency, and employee safety. Manufacturing technology can be defined as techniques and processes designed to improve manufacturing quality, productivity, and…

Advancements in technology for the manufacturing sector have improved every industry in the marketplace. Major innovations continue to create improvements in the productivity and sustainability of entire production processes. These innovations include process automation, additive manufacturing, and the inclusion of artificial intelligence. With the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers…

The COVID-19 outbreak was a game changer and a wake-up call for many industries, including manufacturing. With the shortage of workers and the surging consumer demand for products, the COVID-19 crisis forced manufacturing companies to adapt quickly to the new circumstances by increasing their efforts to automate processes. Hence, the…