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Modern manufacturing operations are constantly looking for ways to innovate and increase productivity. This means making the most efficient use of any resource essential to the process. These resources, which can be finite commodities whose prices can fluctuate dramatically each year, often can be the drivers for increasing unplanned expenses, lowering efficiency, and impacting annual profits. Water is considered an […]

The arrival of a new year is often accompanied by resolutions to do things differently – and ideally, better. Re-evaluating processes and implementing new technology have become strategic pillars in the growth plans for a vast majority of North American companies. The willingness to embrace innovation and the ability to find efficiencies are critical components to achieving success. Many […]

There isn’t an employer in existence that shouldn’t consider slips and falls to be a significant safety concern in its facilities. In an article about overlooked hazards and risk zones in the workplace, Facility Executive magazine cites some sobering numbers: Same-level slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of workplace injuries and totaled almost 200,000 in 2015, according to […]

The forklift truck is standard equipment for many industrial manufacturing operations that need to move enormous amounts (read: tons) of material from point A to point B, day in and day out. Most of these operations probably feel like they can’t live without forklifts. However, the convenience and expediency they provide, in addition to sparing workers the task of lifting […]

“Keeping up with high Q rates” sounds like the title of a reality TV show. It’s definitely an important aspect of any industrial manufacturing operation that puts a priority on optimizing output. If the goal is to machine as many parts as possible in the shortest amount of time to maximize profitability, a high material removal rate (Q) is critical […]

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have it all? With no more decisions about where to allocate your equipment budget or which purchases to prioritize, you could fill your facility with everything you need to maximize efficiency and increase profitability. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as an industrial operation that has access to endless financial resources. At least we’ve […]

Waste management cost has continued to be a focus for manufacturers. With dollars on the rise for waste disposal, and environmental issues, companies are beginning to crack down more on ways to save money, and be environmentally sustainable. New standards from the International Organization for Standardization, or ISO, has created the 14001 standard that “helps organizations identify, manage, monitor, and […]

It’s a known fact the total quantity of water on this planet is fixed, its quality is deteriorating, because man has been contaminating it for thousands of years with little regard for the significance of his actions. Drinking water regulations and water quality standards continue to tighten, and industrial and commercial activities are requiring higher quality in many applications. Due […]

Water soluble coolants used to be an issue for manufacturers. They were experiencing various problems using water soluble coolants, such as dermatitis, which is a red, itchy, scaly rash. This was a continuous battle for them, along with foul sump odors. To make matters worse, the cleaning of the machines were completely up to the operator – creating no consistencies […]

Companies can spend upwards of $100,000 each and every year on coolant. It is an expensive machining necessity that ensures longer tool life and a quality finish of the end product. Not only is it costly to purchase coolants frequently, but it is even more expensive to waste the coolant due to bacteria forming, especially in warmer climates. When bacteria […]