Least-cost manufacturing is a business imperative, and the goal is lean inventories with no wasted space, time, transportation, or labor in the inbound logistics process. In this article, XPO Logistics reveals proven processes and systems to: Reduce inventory through improved collaboration with suppliers; Maximize production space and output; Automate replenishment; and Postpone inventory ownership through a vendor managed inventory model. Find more inbound logistics solutions here.
Read More →Case Study: Create An Automated, Efficient Inbound Logistics Process
A leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft completed the design for a revolutionary new aircraft, and the production team set an aggressive build schedule to meet demand. What the leading manufacturer needed was to create an automated, efficient inbound logistics process to enable an unprecedented manufacturing pace–completing an aircraft every three days! XPO Logistics was able to help this big idea take off. Click here to read the full case study and find out how XPO made this opportunity happen.
Read More →Success Story: Reducing Radar Component Test Time by 75% and Improving Vehicle Passenger Safety
Averna’s solution has reduced UUT testing and loading time by 75% while boosting throughput and ensuring stringent quality standards.
Read More →Plasma’s Role in Engine Production
Plasma nozzles mounted on robots accurately follow the complex contours of an engine’s cover and aluminum oil pan, where a small leak could lead to engine failure or cause nasty soiling into the environment. GM engineers used the technology to prevent failures in the innovative 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 3.6- liter V6 engine. The engine is designed with strong, lightweight materials and is 390 pounds lighter than its predecessor. Designers use materials like an A319 aluminum alloy block for the engine and a cast-aluminum integral oil pan design, and these lightweight materials frequently present technical challenges such as getting adhesives and sealants to adhere strongly to them, which is when Openair Plasma technology came in to assist. Find out more about plasma’s role in engine production on “How It’s Made-Dream Cars: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro” here:http://camarosix.com/how-its-made-dream-cars-2016-chevrolet-camaro/ We are thrilled to have Plasmatreat join us at the American Automotive Summit next week! Plasmatreat will be showcasing its Openair Plasma technology that cleans and activates critical engine surfaces prior to applying a room temperature vulcanization (RTV) sealant. Plasmatreat’s PlasmaPlus® process is also being used to prevent engine corrosion by applying a protective coating by introducing a precursor to the plasma. www.plasmatreat.com
Read More →Aerospace & Defense: Failure Here is Not an Option
About Eltek Eltek, a Nistec company, is a leading provider of complex Rigid and Flex-Rigid Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). Established in 1970, Eltek (NASDAQ: ELTK) is an ISO-9100, NADCAP and ITAR certified, high technology printed circuit board manufacturer. Eltek specializes in quick turn prototypes and medium production. With its 380 employees, Eltek turns dreams into a reality for a broad range of companies with regard to communication, medical, military, security, industrial, vehicle, and more. The Eltek Way To Success Focus on value added engineering methods. Search for and use advanced based material. Continuously invest in state of the art equipment and manufacturing techniques. Implement state-of-art technologies as a derivative of the market requirements. Share with our accumulated engineering knowledge. Become your vendor of choice. James M. Barry: President Eltek USA Inc. Join James M. Barry at a Lunch & Learn Round-Table Discussion at our American Aerospace & Defense Summit, 2016, taking place December 6-7th in Scottsdale, AZ. James’s presentation will focus on Early Design Involvement for Maximum First Pass Yields Utilising “Complex Rigidflex Technology.”
Read More →Case Study: Averna Accelerates Production Testing for Automotive Radar
Check out Averna’s informative case study on production testing for automotive radar, and discover the solution to wide-ranging test needs in the automotive industry.
Read More →SMTC Presentation: Driving Product Optimization Through Early Stage Supplier Engagement
Exploring Design for Excellence (DFX) Brian Morrison, from SMTC, took his wealth of knowledge and understanding as the Director of Value Engineering & Technology and presented crucial industry information at the American Medical Device Summit 2016. Take a look at Morrison’s insightful presentation from the Summit that explores Design for Excellence (DFX) Product Optimization, focusing on these core concepts: What is DFX? DFX Benefits Value Equation Product Design Review Ability to Impact Product Value Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) Impact of Design Decisions Applying DFX to Product Development To view the full presentation, click here. About SMTC SMTC is a mid-size provider of end-to-end electronics manufacturing services (EMS) including PCBA production, systems integration and comprehensive testing services, enclosure fabrication, as well as product design, sustaining engineering, and supply chain management services.
Read More →Webinar: How to Turn Your Industrial Energy Program into a Competitive Advantage
So where should you focus when developing an energy strategy for your own business? In this session, EnerNOC‘s Managing Director of Industrial Solutions, Jay Zoellner, will walk you through the essentials of a successful energy strategy. You’ll learn: Why energy impacts the bottom-line for industrial enterprises more today than ever before The five critical success factors for every industrial energy strategy A three-step process for assessing, designing, and implementing a successful industrial energy program Sign up for this informative EnerNOC Webinar here today! To learn more about EnerNOC, please join us, as Generis hosts the American Manufacturing Summit and gather further insights on March 28-29, 2017.
Read More →Maetrics: The ROI of Good Quality & Compliance
On October 5th, 2016 at the American Medical Device Summit in Chicago, Generis welcomed Maetrics to the speaker panel on Day One. Ed Roach, the Managing Director of Maetrics, focused his presentation on four main objectives being: Ideas on how to quantify the costs of quality for investment justification Understanding indirect or potential costs of quality and compliance including Examining FDA’s recent and future approach to Medical Devices The Potential Impacts of FDA’s approach to Medical Devices Understand the Benefits of a Proactive Quality System Benchmarking – Good Investments in Quality and Compliance To view the full presentation online, click here. Panel Speaker: Ed Roach, Managing Director of Maetrics Ed Roach brings nearly 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry to the panel while adding his wealth of knowledge on Quality Systems and Quality Assurance, Validation, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPS), Root Cause Investigation, Change Management, and 483/Warning Letter Remediation to the American Medical Device Summit. Generis is thrilled that Maetrics will be returning to Chicago for the American Medical Device Summit on October 4th and 5th in 2017. For more information on Generis or our American Medical Device Summit taking place in 2017, please, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
Read More →Video: Costing Machined Parts
Anyone who has spent time costing manufactured products knows that costing of machined parts is the benchmark by which all cost estimating software is measured. aPriori excels in this challenge, generating detailed cost estimates to help bring innovative, cost-optimized products to market faster. Check out this short 3-minute video to Learn More!
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