Seven Ways That Automation Makes Manufacturers More Competitive

A detailed breakdown of the advantages that can be gained by leveraging automation The following article was contributed by Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing. Consumers are demanding: They want quality and speed at the right price, and they expect the manufacturing...

Sourcing Electronic Components Post-Pandemic

After several years of market volatility, independent distributors are assisting manufacturers by finding buyers for surplus inventory, offering creative financial solutions to preserve cash outlay, and identifying ways to reduce electronic component costs. By Del...

Do You Have a Plan for Becoming Part of the EV Supply Chain?

The slow transition to EVs will eventually expand more rapidly, creating challenges for manufacturers that aren’t prepared. By David Boulay The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) poses various degrees of risk to auto suppliers that make parts for internal combustion...

Four Lincoln Laboratory Technologies Win Five 2023 R&D 100 Awards

Inventions in medical imaging, aircrew scheduling, data security, and quantum networking are named among the year’s most innovative new products. By Kylie Foy | MIT Lincoln Laboratory The following article was published in MIT News. Ultrasound that doesn’t require...

Simplifying Friction Testing to Ensure Metal Forming Quality

Portable, handheld instant friction testers can be used on angled or contoured surfaces to optimize the metal forming process, protect equipment, and improve product quality. By Del Williams Metal forming is a fabrication process in which manufacturers create a range...