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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member James Jergens, GM, Triangle Tool and Penn-Erie Tool

Mold Making Technology

He is also trained in CMM, quality system management and lean manufacturing. He has presented both topics at the MoldMaking Conference in 2022 and is featured in related articles in MMT and via MMT Chats. James has five children, with one working for Husky Technologies in Vermont.

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Developing a sustainability culture can lead to greater results

Control Engineering

Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media and Technology Sustainable culture, tools to measure progress He said it starts with creating an advanced software-industrial environment with a lean manufacturing culture and not just a series of activities.

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IT/OT convergence creates opportunities for industrial code

Control Engineering

DevOps, a term firmly entrenched in the lexicon of software engineering, has its roots in lean manufacturing. Ben O’Rourke, chief revenue officer of Copia Automation, spoke about the power of Industrial DevOps at Smart Manufacturing 4.0

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Digitally transforming ourselves

Control Engineering

What is agile and how does it affect manufacturing operations? Agile is a mindset and Lean manufacturing approach that emphasizes short time frames, adaptability and completing project through incremental steps. Agile helps teams develop better software faster and provides a competitive advantage in our rapidly changing world.

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Unleash the power of smart manufacturing while ensuring automation and robotic safety

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives: Understand what technologies should be integrated into manufacturing automation and robotic processes Review current, available Industry 4.0 technology trends Learn the needed competences to complete a robotics and automation risk assessment Quickly establish Industry 4.0

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Is your change management initiative up to par?

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Learn why 70% of change management projects fall short of their objectives. Explore how giving employees agency in driving change initiatives can improve trust, morale and overall outcomes. Discover other techniques for ensuring the success of change management initiatives.

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Benefits of upgrading legacy equipment for a water well expansion project

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Learn how a system integrator worked on upgrading water well sites that were connected to legacy equipment. Learn the process they took and discover what the results were for the project and what the long-term outlook is for the company.