By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business The US manufacturing industry continues to face challenges recruiting workers. Colleges and universities are helping to address the problem by offering plastics-oriented courses and credentials, ranging from degree programs that equip young adults with an educational foundation in the industry to credential programs designed for … [Read more...] about Secondary Education Programs Offer Opportunities in Plastics
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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes to Lead with Empathy
Summarized by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Gains in efficiency, quality, throughput and profit can be realized by immersing oneself in the day-to-day activities of one’s team. Jeff Ignatowski, president of Champion Plastics, Auburn Hills, Michigan, walked through a real-world case study during the 2022 MAPP Benchmarking Conference in Indianapolis, sharing steps and … [Read more...] about Walk a Mile in Their Shoes to Lead with Empathy
Top 5 Tips for Approaching a Big Data Project
Technological change is in the air and the buzzwords are as thick as mosquitos on a summer night. Industry 4.0. Machine learning. Artificial intelligence. Digital twins. Analytics. Edge computing. Here are five nuggets of information and suggestions for exploring big data as a foray into digital manufacturing. 1. Big Data Makes for a Good Foundation In the article, “Digital … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips for Approaching a Big Data Project
Carbon Introduces LOCTITE® 3843 HDT60
Carbon®, Redwood City, California, is a 3D printing technology company that launched the LOCTITE 3843 HDT60 as an addition to its material portfolio. It was developed for product designers and production engineers who need a fast turnaround time for a wide variety of tools, fixtures, jigs and decorative parts that require high accuracy, surface finish and the ability to … [Read more...] about Carbon Introduces LOCTITE® 3843 HDT60
ARI Launches Technology Updates to Max Series
Absolute Robot Inc. (ARI), Worcester, Massachusetts, is a supplier of a cost-effective robot line that ranges from pneumatic pickers to full-servo robots that can be equipped on machines up to 3,300 tons. ARI has announced an upgrade to its Max series of full-servo top-entry (cartesian) robots. A major control enhancement, as well as increased traverse speeds, allow the Max … [Read more...] about ARI Launches Technology Updates to Max Series