Once the risk assessment has been performed, the methods and techniques to be applied to reach the maximum risk reduction level will be the focus.  When the hazard cannot be eliminated, design measures to properly reduce the risk to the hazard to an acceptable level will be shared.  Expected functionality and practicality of the selected safeguarding Read More

Join us October 30th and meet the world's #1 collaborative robot.  Around the world, thousands of UR robots work collaboratively right alongside humans - with no safety guards and no problems. Agenda: Intro to Universal Robots Robot Programming Intro End Effector Solutions Stands and Protective Covering Questions / Applications Hand-on Activities Benefits of Collaborative Robots: Read More

Increase Profitability - Increase Business Valuation - Maximize Operational Results See firsthand how highly successful manufacturing turnaround specialists quickly increase profitability, business valuation and operational excellence using a "financials first and data-driven approach" combined with Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies. Donita Rudy (Click here for bio) and Ravi Rawat (Click here for bio) will present Read More

Join us November 14th and meet the world's #1 collaborative robot. Around the world, thousands of UR robots work collaboratively right alongside humans - with no safety guards and no problems. Agenda: Intro to Universal Robots Robot Programming Intro End Effector Solutions Stands and Protective Covering Questions / Applications Hand-on Activities Benefits of Collaborative Robots: Read More

Did you know? -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 13 million workers in the U.S. are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. Gloves are an important element of PPE intended as a first line of defense to protect hands. But, just because you’re Read More

True, one-of-a-kind mass customization has been difficult to bring to market. While products like Invisalign have successfully scaled, barriers to cost-effective production have largely prevented other companies from delivering products that are fundamentally personalized for every customer. Recent advancements in 3D printing, however, promise to lift these barriers. Manufacturers of all sizes are scaling production Read More

The Internet of Things (IoT) is radically changing the manufacturing business model, opening up new opportunities toward a service oriented business model for manufacturers. According to the recently published Vodafone IoT Barometer, an annual study of how IoT is transforming business, the proportion of companies adopting IoT has more than doubled from 12% in 2013 Read More

Consumers everywhere are demanding better, cheaper products and services that are customized to provide a personalized experience. In order to meet these expectations, manufacturers must reframe their value proposition and become faster, more integrated and more agile than ever before. Fortunately, with enterprise-wide digitalization and innovative manufacturing technologies, companies -- and their customers -- can Read More

Separation Issues Many employers and claimants have difficulty understanding the process UC uses to determine an employee's eligibility for benefits after voluntarily leaving or being discharged from a job.  This presentation explains how the service center discovers if the person quit or was discharged, the fact-finding process, burden of proof, factors that are considered when Read More

Adoption of cloud-based systems in manufacturing has reached a tipping point, accelerating rapidly. There are good reasons why manufacturers have begun adopting cloud platforms for analytics, and increasingly for ERP back office operations as well. These involve the ability to innovate and be agile, lower costs, speed to deploy, and ability to collaborate internally and Read More

Research has shown that hand hygiene greatly impacts health and wellness, highlighting the importance of proper hand washing. When you consider that absenteeism costs U.S. manufacturers $2.8 billion a year1, a healthy shop floor and office can equal bottom line savings. Incredibly, industrial employers lose 19 million work days each year due to cold and Read More