Machining tooling in metal or plastic, either in-house or via a service bureau, can be a costly process. Depending on the forces experienced by the part, however, it may not Read More
Continuous Improvement
Updated Food Defense Plan Builder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a webinar to provide interested stakeholders with a brief demonstration of the updated Food Defense Plan Builder, which was released on Read More
Mental Illness in the Workplace and How it Impacts the Safety of Your Employees
One fifth of adults will report having a mental illness in any given year. Almost three quarters of adults each report systems of stress, including headaches, feeling overwhelmed, burnout or Read More
Validation of Machine Safety Functions
With modern safety standards, utilizing terms such as SIL and Performance Levels, there are efforts in understanding how to perform proper calculations. An aspect that often is missed is the Read More
Modern ERP Trends Manufacturers Can’t Afford to Ignore
According to a 2019 Mint Jutras Enterprise Solution Survey of Manufacturers, 29% are considering a new ERP system in the next 2 years, and 33% are undecided—meaning, they likely recognize Read More
Key Trends in Digital Manufacturing You Need to Know
Whatever industry you’re in, it’s impossible to avoid Industry 4.0 and the barrage of buzzwords that accompany it. Digital Twins, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, predictive maintenance, and cybersecurity – Read More
OSHA Inspections: Understanding Your Rights & Navigating the Process to Minimize Your Citation Risk
Every employer dreads a knock on the door from an OSHA inspector. But an inspection doesn’t need to be your worst nightmare. If you take proactive steps to find and Read More
Applying Machine Learning to Improve Build Quality of Laser-based Additive Manufacturing
Join us for this webinar by the team led by Dr. Qian Wang, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University. This project is supported by a 2018 DCED Manufacturing Read More
Change Your Safety Culture by Making Employees a Part of Safety Strategy
For excellence in any operational category to be recognized, it is imperative employees make decisions and behave in alignment with the intended strategic direction. Strategy is a framework of choices Read More
Managing Common Hearing Conservation Concerns
Federal regulations require employers to operate an effective hearing conservation program (HCP) for people working in hazardous noise. However, even with specific rules and recommendations to guide them, employers may Read More
