Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 23, 2022

NAL engineers print end of arm tools, assembly line jigs, fixtures, and more with METHOD X 3D printers. To that end, assembly line tools are essential to ensure that production continues smoothly. If a part breaks, that could mean extended lead times and added costs. With eight facilities across the U.S.,

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 24, 2022

Where groups of workers used to congregate along assembly lines and around equipment, distancing and additional protective measures are now commonplace and necessary to minimise health hazards. For many industrial sectors, maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols in the workplace has presented a unique set of challenges.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Consider a smartphone assembly line, where thousands of components come together. By doing so, it minimizes lead times, reduces inventory costs, and ensures that parts arrive just when they’re needed on the assembly line. Suppose a car manufacturer sources parts from various suppliers globally.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The requirements that manufacturers need to meet are related to cost and lead time, not lightweighting a component to improve fuel economy of a vehicle, for example. It is the engineers and designers that care about that stuff because it helps them meet product requirements in new and better ways.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Shaping Consumer Demand and Market Dynamics Domestic production offers distinct advantages, including shorter lead times and lower shipping costs. Revolutionizing Warehousing and Production Successful reshoring requires state-of-the-art warehousing and production capabilities.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 20, 2024

Production Scheduling Create a detailed production schedule that considers lead times as well as labor and equipment resources. Customer satisfaction: Delivering in full, on time (DIFOT) ensures customer loyalty. Production planning can facilitate accurate demand forecasting, responsive scheduling, and shorter lead times.

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Additive Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

Have you spent your career in a production facility and know the challenges assembly line workers face every day? Do you possess engineering knowledge and design capabilities? Does your business already offer other contract manufacturing services? Begin with your own network and start identifying potential customers.

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