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HOOB improves assembly line ergonomics using LINAK lifting columns

Manufacturer's Monthly

When the Estonian company HOOB was asked to build a new assembly line for a global company, they looked to LINAK to meet the ergonomic goals of the project. This encouraged them to take the plunge and start HOOB, a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of assembly lines.

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US Navy taps Austal USA for $226 million additional T-ATS ships

AU Manufacturing

As part of the agreement, Austal USA will harness its proprietary ship manufacturing processes and methods that incorporate lean manufacturing principles, modular construction, and moving assembly lines. .

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Austal wins $104m contract for fifth US Navy ship

AU Manufacturing

Austal USA said it will use its ship manufacturing processes as well as new approaches such as lean manufacturing , modular building, and moving assembly lines, all of which will be housed in the company’s state-of-the-art enclosed steel production facility in Mobile, Alabama.

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Navigating Production Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and minimize production costs. Managing remotely : While technology can provide real-time insights, it’s important to monitor production and assembly lines in person to observe potential bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

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Hydraulic Cylinder Market Set To Hit $16.5 Billion By 2025!

Donlouco

Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing Is A Competitive Market Place Like most other industries nowadays outsourcing is a key strategy for the hydraulics industry where lean manufacturing processes have made these companies sustainable and highly profitable in developed economies around the world. *Source: Allied Market Research.