Lean manufacturing reduces errors, increases efficiency and minimizes waste. Planning methods that help achieve lean manufacturing keep their focus on each stage of the production process and improve ...

Managers in a manufacturing environment often must forecast the amount of inventory and supplies needed to meet demands. The use of forecasting assumes that past trends will continue with little ...

I think most would agree that the Toyota Production System (TPS) has revolutionized business around the world, particularly manufacturing. What makes the TPS so revolutionary? I worked in management ...

Additive manufacturing is making its way into the mainstream. Companies like igus are mastering new materials and integrating AM services to bolster value generation. Thanks to fast production, low ...

H.C. Starck Solutions has decades of experience using AM and refractory metals, which makes it an ideal partner for clients looking for present and future applications in these fields. Offering ...

Welding is typically used to join two parts together, whether those parts be metal or plastic. There are various styles of welding, but we won’t go into those here. Casting is the act of pouring a ...

Someday it might make sense to fill cars with hydrogen. Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. It can be used as a source of power, and it is an important feed stock for ...