One of the hallmarks of the modern world is that technology marches ever onward. Every day, new products are created that we didn't know we needed until they hit the market.
Lean workstations are designed for minimal wasted motion, which refers to any unnecessary time and effort required to assemble a product. Excessive twists or turns, uncomfortable reaches or pickups, and unnecessary walking all contribute to wasted motion.
The Automotive division at Motorola Government Enterprise Mobility Solutions (GEMS, Shaumburg, IL) produces embedded electronics and communications systems for the automotive and heavy-vehicle markets.
Surrounded by a residential complex, as well as the city's busiest expressway, the 74-year-old Shanghai Concert Hall has been plagued with noise and exhaust fumes for years.
Chrysler Group's Indiana Transmission Plant II (Kokomo, IN) manufactures five-speed, rear-wheel-drive transmissions for a number of models, including the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Honda Motor Co. (Tokyo) has announced it will build a $100 million plant in Tallapoosa, Ga., 40 miles west of Atlanta, to produce automatic transmissions as part of a broader strategy for North American powertrain manufacturing.