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. The overall production stages typically […]
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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 Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE)
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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 are the revisions? When having
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What is cycle time? In manufacturing, cycle time is the time spent within a single operational step during the process of making a complete product or providing a service. The concept of cycle time was created
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Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is reshaping the landscape of manufacturing by improving efficiency and productivity in unprecedented ways. From predictive maintenance to quality control and supply chain optimization, AI technologies are becoming integral components of
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What are Horizontal Machining Centers? Horizontal machining center (HMC) safety involves machines that have spindles oriented horizontally, meaning that the cutting tools of the machine move parallel to the ground. Safety procedures and standard operating
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What is Takt Time in Manufacturing? Takt time for manufacturing, also known as takt, is a term that describes the time available to complete a task divided by the customer demand for the service or
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According to mechanical engineers, there is no such thing as a ‘perfectly engineered part’. Every engineered part carries some degree of error. Hence, ensuring the compliance of parts through accurate measurements is crucial for the
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Introduction In recent times, precision engineering with robotics continually reshapes the manufacturing industry’s paradigms. Among these advancements, the role of robotics plays a key factor in influencing modern manufacturing processes’ efficiency, accuracy, and safety. Robotics
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Role of Quality Control in Manufacturing Quality control is the often overlooked yet highly crucial aspect manufacturing. It serves to ensure products meet the necessary requisites of the effective functionality and durability. In the wide world
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