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Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Best Practices for Reliable Results

Measurement is the cornerstone of quality assurance in manufacturing. Measurement System Analysis (MSA) best practices play a critical role in ensuring reliable results. MSA includes the processes, tools, and personnel used to analyze measurement systems […]

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Fast or slow charging of lithium-ion battery devices shown side by side in an illustrated image.

You are probably aware that a fast or slow charging speed causes your lithium-ion battery to respond differently. While fast charging your smartphone, laptop, or electric vehicle offers the convenience

A semiconductor metrology instrument inspecting a wafer.

The semiconductor metrology instrument industry has been constantly evolving due to semiconductor miniaturization and the pursuit of higher performance to create more and more powerful logic and memory chips. This

An illustration to remind everyone that safely handling lithium-ion batteries is important to prevent damage and ensure its proper use.

Safely handling Lithium-Ion batteries is important. These batteries power everything from cellphones to Electric Vehicles (EVs). The lithium-ion battery’s efficiency, lightweight design, and great energy capacity make them appealing. However,

A rendering of the location and appearance of a seal used in a wiring harness.

Sealed connectors in a wiring harness are protective components designed to prevent environmental contaminants such as water, dust, and chemicals from compromising electrical connections. The applications of sealed connectors highlight

The lead time metric is applied in manufacturing for planning purposes and to ensure timely product delivery.

What is lead time? Lead time in modern manufacturing is the time elapsed from the start of a project or process until its conclusion, including delivery of a finished product.

After implementing a digital checklist tool, factory workers are viewing data on a computer.

After two years of implementing a tool such as Digital Checklist, powered by THORS, at their facility, a customer shared with us their successes with the product. Read more below.

Enhancing industrial operations by transitioning from paper to Digital Checklists.

Our customer recently shared how they have been enhancing industrial operations after they transitioned from paper to Digital Checklist, powered by THORS, over a year ago. Vaaman Engineers India Limited

Illustration of the Improvement Potential of the Value Methodology Practices

Using Value Methodology (VM) principles has helped one of our customers determine ways to manage rising tariff costs. This scenario is further explained at the end of this article. Value

A chart representing the Value Methodology (VM) and how it relates to Value Analysis, Value Engineering, and Value Management.

The Value Methodology Revisions for 2025 rolled out by SAVE International in September 2024, have recently been added to the THORS Academy course, Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE). What

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