At production speeds of 1,000 parts per minute, even a few minutes of downtime per day can quickly lead to thousands of dollars in lost production. This innovative feeding system keeps an ammunition assembly system on target.
Manufacturing engineers typically consider building equipment internally for three reasons: cost, control and competitive edge. But, do-it-yourself projects tend to tie up personnel, facilities and development time. The answer to the make or buy question typically depends on factors such as time constraints, the size and structure of the manufacturer and its engineering department, the assembly application and the type of machine.
As it was developing its high-intensity discharge LiteBox and Survivor series flashlights, the company decided to strengthen the lights' lenses and reflector housings by applying a sealant to bond the parts together.
Workers at the 3M plant in Medina, OH, manufacture and ship a wide range of
products, including heavy rolls of pressure-sensitive consumer labels. A few
years ago, the company initiated a workplace safety program to reduce the number
of on-the-job injuries.
Canon Virginia Inc., located in Newport News,
VA, not only manufactures copiers, printers and cameras for its parent company,
but also does a brisk business as a world-class contract manufacturer for a
wide range of other customers.
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